Alex Otey

Alex Otey’s career is a testament to a lifelong passion for music, shaped by early classical training and a love for jazz. As a multi-instrumentalist, his journey has led him to collaborate with some of the most renowned names in the industry and earn prestigious accolades.

An award-winning pianist, singer, trumpeter, and composer/arranger, Otey has performed with prominent jazz musicians and recorded alongside legends like Grover Washington Jr. and Richie Cole. He arranged, performed on, and produced a GRAMMY-nominated album and contributed to another nominated project, as well as a GRAMMY-winning collaboration. Performing throughout Philadelphia, Central NJ, and beyond, he has graced venues such as the River House at Odette’s, the King George Inn, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, World Café Live, and Harrah’s Casino. Highlights of his career include performing at the White House Egg Roll event with Miss Amy, appearances at Bethlehem Musikfest, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. In addition to his live performances, Otey hosts The Trenton Jazz Show aired though WWFM JazzOn2 89.1 HD2, and received a master's in Music Business from Berklee College of Music.

About the Alex Otey Trio

Alex Otey Trio is a popular jazz vocal piano style group that performs a wide range of music, from Swing era-to-current day standards and original works. This includes songs performed by Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Green Day and many others. The trio has performed at venues such as: The Bitter End and B.B. King Blues Club in New York City, Harrah’s Casino in Philadelphia, and Caesars Casino in Atlantic City.

Comprised of musicians who’ve performed wth numerous celebrated artists, the Alex Otey Trio performs a variety of popular jazz, standards and original music to delight and entertain audiences of any age!

Enjoy piano trio style music from some of New Jersey’s premier musicians at locations in the Central NJ, Philadelphia and New York City areas! Alex Otey Trio provides a memorable event with music you’ll know and love! Having performed at many venues throughout the region, this group adds excitement to any event!

Awards

Governor Recording Academy, Philadelphia GRAMMY® Chapter Board Member
NARAS & LARAS Voting Member
Producer & Featured Artist of GRAMMY® Nominated Album
Participant Artist on GRAMMY® Nominated & Winning Albums
Multi-Award Winning Jazz Piano-Vocalist and Producer
Host of Trenton Jazz Show on WWFM JazzOn2 89.1 HD2
BS in Physics & Atmospheric Sciences, Drexel University
Masters from Berklee College of Music

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Clouzine Award Winner, Best Jazz Album (2018)
Global Music Awards, Bronze Medal Winner Love Matters Now (September 2017) 
UK Song-Writers Contest, Final Round Semi-Finalist, Songs: Richie's Bop, Happy Days, After All This Time (August 2017)
Akademia Music Awards Winner Best Jazz Album (August 2017)
Akademia Music Awards  Winner Best Jazz Song for ˜Richie's Bop" (August 2017)
GRAMMY® Winning Album, All About Bullies Big and Small (Participant Artist 2012)
GRAMMY® Nominated Album, Fitness Rock & Roll (Producer, Arranger, Featured Artist 2011)
GRAMMY® Nominated Album, Healthy Food For Thought (Participant Artist 2010)

Gear

Pianos, Trumpets, Flugelhorn, Keytar

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