Ariel Alexander

Dr. Ariel Alexander has gained recognition as a Los Angeles jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator. Originally from St Louis, Ariel earned her B.A. at Indiana University and her M.A and Doctoral degrees from the University of Southern California. As a leader, Ariel has presented concerts throughout the US, South America, Europe and Asia. Her performances include internationally recognized venues such as the Kennedy Center (Washington, DC), Ravinia Music Festival (Chicago, IL), Evans Jazz Club and All That Jazz (Seoul, Korea), the National Theater ( San Jose, Costa Rica) the International Association of Jazz Educators Conference(NewYork,NY),and TwinsJazz (Seattle, WA).

She recently performed and arranged for the "We Love Ella" tribute on PBS on which she performed with Take 6, Nancy Wilson, Natalie Cole, Patti Austin, Stevie Wonder, Ruben Studdard, James Moody, Jon Faddis, and Monica Mancini. Ariel also arranged for and plays on Steve Miller's (Steve Miller Band) forthcoming CD to be released on Capitol Records.

Ariel participated in the IAJE Sisters in Jazz Ensemble, the Kennedy Center's Betty Carter Jazz Ahead residency, and the Steans Young Artist Program.

As a studio musician, Ariel regularly records for television and film soundtracks. Her recent credits include Gilmore Girls (Warner Brothers) ,Howl (Oscilliscope), and We Love Ella (PBS Documentary)

Ariel’s newest EP, “Street Cries,” will be released in August 2012, following the group’s European tour.

Ariel plays an Aaron Drake mouthpiece and ligature.

Awards

Ariel participated in the IAJE Sisters in Jazz Ensemble, the Kennedy Center's Betty Carter Jazz Ahead residency, and the Steans Young Artist Program.

Gear

Aaron Drake Mouthpiece

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