Vocalist and pianist Alex Brandenburg is proof that the future is bright for the jazz community. A versatile musician, she has performed solo, duo, with small groups and big bands, in coffee shops and concert halls alike. Her warm, smooth timbre, keen attention to lyrical expression, and playful improvisational style captivate audiences large and small. She brings a refreshing modern twist to jazz standards, while she sings pop, musical theater, and original compositions with a jazz-influenced sheen.
Alex was drawn to music from the beginning of her life, noodling at the piano and singing in the shower at every opportunity. Her unique combination of experience in classical percussion, jazz piano, and musical theatre fused to spark an interest in singing jazz professionally. While in high school, she studied with renowned musicians & educators such as Matt Harris and Tierney Sutton. She had the opportunity to perform in varying venues, from local house shows to festivals and conferences throughout California. In 2015, she was the third place finalist in the Ventura Music Festival's Student Jazz Competition.
Currently, Alex is a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Miami, where she studies with Dr. Kate Reid, sings in Downbeat award-winning vocal group Extensions, and directs Jazz Vocal II. She has shared the stage with the likes of Peter Eldridge, Darmon Meader, Becca Stevens, Jo Lawry, Dena DeRose, Karl Hunter, Ira Nepus, and vocalist Kenny Washington. Alex has performed in major concert series such as the Stanford Jazz Festival and Jazz Roots at the Adrienne Arsht Center. She most recently spent a week performing in Zagreb, Croatia as part of the International Association of Schools of Jazz. As an arranger, her work has been featured at the New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp.
Aside from performing, she is also an active private teacher and music educator who is passionate about helping her students unlock their potential. She splits her time between Los Angeles and Miami, enjoying and absorbing as much music as she can.
Alex was drawn to music from the beginning of her life, noodling at the piano and singing in the shower at every opportunity. Her unique combination of experience in classical percussion, jazz piano, and musical theatre fused to spark an interest in singing jazz professionally. While in high school, she studied with renowned musicians & educators such as Matt Harris and Tierney Sutton. She had the opportunity to perform in varying venues, from local house shows to festivals and conferences throughout California. In 2015, she was the third place finalist in the Ventura Music Festival's Student Jazz Competition.
Currently, Alex is a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Miami, where she studies with Dr. Kate Reid, sings in Downbeat award-winning vocal group Extensions, and directs Jazz Vocal II. She has shared the stage with the likes of Peter Eldridge, Darmon Meader, Becca Stevens, Jo Lawry, Dena DeRose, Karl Hunter, Ira Nepus, and vocalist Kenny Washington. Alex has performed in major concert series such as the Stanford Jazz Festival and Jazz Roots at the Adrienne Arsht Center. She most recently spent a week performing in Zagreb, Croatia as part of the International Association of Schools of Jazz. As an arranger, her work has been featured at the New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp.
Aside from performing, she is also an active private teacher and music educator who is passionate about helping her students unlock their potential. She splits her time between Los Angeles and Miami, enjoying and absorbing as much music as she can.