ALEXANDER MCCABE
Genres: Post Bop, World Fusion, Vocal Jazz • United States

Alexander McCabe is a saxophonist and composer, Originally from Boston, he has been performing in and around New York City since the 1980s. Alexander was a featured soloist with the Ray Charles Orchestra and was an original member, and toured with, the Chico O'Farril Afro-Cuban big band. Alexander has played with/among others: George Coleman, Danny Aiello, Harold Mabern, Clifford Jordan, George Coleman Jr. Maurio Bauza, the Pointer Sisters and Nancie Banks. He's toured the UK and Europe, performing at the Edinburg and Cork festivals, the Pori Jazz Festival, the North Sea festival, The Vienne Music Festival and others. As a member and songwriter for the popular ska band Mephiskapheles, he performed and toured the US and Europe. He has recorded extensively with a variety of artists. He has released three CDs as a leader. His latest CD "Bird's 90th Birthday" was released in 2013. Many of his compositions are featured on film read more...