DEE ALEXANDER

Among the premier vocalists and songwriters in American music today, Dee Alexander has delighted audiences and impressed critics with her flawless intonation, her interpretive brilliance, her intrepid improvising, and the range of genres that she commands. Ms. Alexander’s performances span virtually every music genre related to the African diaspora: gospel, blues, neo-soul, rhythm-and-blues, and world music. But her true heart belongs to jazz, the one idiom that can encompass all her influences. From a sultry ballad to a contemporary funk groove, high-flying swing to a romping scat solo, Ms. Alexander delivers every note with a passion and grace that leave her listeners limp. One Chicago critic has remarked: “I only wish all singers could sing any note as well as Dee sings every note.” Her album Wild Is The Wind (Blujazz) received a five-star review (highest rating) from Downbeat magazine, and was selected by Examiner.com among the Top Three albums read more...