Jazz Articles about Alex Anest

About Alex Anest

Radio & Podcasts

The Detroit-based Alex Anest Trio explores both original tunes and compositions from some of the greats on this organ trio performance. This is territory Alex knows well with appearances on over three dozen albums under his belt including a half dozen as a group leader. The next time you're lucky enough to see Alex live, take him up on his offer to buy you a drink if you're sitting in the front row. Alex anchors the group's sound ...

Multiple Reviews

Anest, Kendrick, & McKinney: Live at the Blue LLama, Volume 1 & 2

by C. Andrew Hovan
August 18, 2023

When it comes to talent, there's no shortage of gifted jazz artists that call Michigan their home. The Jones brothers long ago put Detroit on the map, but water-tight music programs at Michigan State and the University of Michigan have produced a thriving community of vital musicians. On any given evening, there's live jazz to be found in many night spots from Northport to Kalamazoo. A veteran of the Ann Arbor scene for many years, guitarist Alex Anest ...