Alexandra Frederick

• Alexandra Frederick - Piano/Voice

"Lovely...strong and expressive."
David Adler, Jazz Critic/Musician - New York Times, Downbeat

"A voice like silk on bare skin!"
Phillip Burrill, Performer

"An outstanding vocalist and [an] excellent musician."
Scott Reeves, Trombonist - Author of "Creative Jazz Improvisation"

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British-American singer/pianist ALEXANDRA FREDERICK does it all in her own special style.... from JAZZ, BROADWAY and BOSSA to CLASSIC POP-ROCK and CABARET. And she also sings in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

Alexandra performs for some of the top Manhattan venues. For the last few months she's been singing Jazz and French Cabaret with guitarist Tsuyoshi Furutsu at ALOUETTE BISTRO (Upper West Side); has brought her trio to Midtown hotspot TOMI JAZZ CLUB; and entertained the dinner crowds at Little Italy's newest PIANO BAR, MAMBO 'TALIANO. Holiday entertainment in Midtown includes concerts at OLYMPIC TOWERS ATRIUM and DAG HAMMARSKJOLD PLAZA. Alexandra's also been keeping busy with a number of private engagements - for the U.N. PERMANENT MISSION TO INDIA; W HOTEL TIMES SQUARE; FIREBIRD RUSSIAN RESTAURANT; LOTOS CLUB and NESTLE U.S.A. Last summer Alexandra was a Metrostar competitor (with press coverage) and had her track "When in Rome" selected for Women of Substance Radio (WOSR). She also participated in NPR's online article about women's experiences in the music industry.

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"Alexandra Frederick...did a beautiful rendition of 'Sous le Ciel de Paris' a song made famous by Edith Piaf."
Kathleen France - Nitelife Exchange Newsletter review of Metrostar Competition

"Alex's velvety voice singing jazz or standard ballads can soothe the most frayed soul. Her perfect pitch, heartfelt expression, and gentle humor make listening to her again and again a habit."
E. Katherine Kerry, Broadway and Film Actor

"Alexandra Frederick is pure pleasure to your ears, a true entertainer."
Joanne Saffer, Music Manager - The Old Fashioned, Nyack, NY

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A versatile talent, Alexandra has counted both QUENTIN CRISP and H.R.H. PRINCE CHARLES amongst her audiences and has "jammed" with BILLY JOEL. The musician who now calls New York home was raised in England. Following her passion for the Great American Songbook, Alexandra won a scholarship in the US and studied with jazz legends SHEILA JORDAN and MARK MURPHY. She gained a B.F.A. in Jazz Vocal Performance, Summa Cum Laude, from the CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK. Hired as a backup vocalist for the "Tribute to Max" at Aaron Davis Hall, she sang with MAX ROACH, DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER and FRANK FOSTER; EARTHA KITT and HARRY BELAFONTE also gave performances. Alexandra has been presented by film actor BARRY BOSTWICK ("The Rocky Horror Picture Show"), has fronted with Latin Bandleader RAY SANTOS ("The Mambo Kings") and concertizes with Broadway star SARAH RICE ("Sweeney Todd").

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"Alexandra Frederick has the kind of voice I can listen to for hours and never tire of hearing her. With a vocal timbre reminiscent of Julie London, but a style uniquely her own, when Alex sings, you feel all is right with the world."
Sarah Rice, Original Johanna, "Sweeney Todd"

"With so many jazz singers in New York City, one begins to sound like all the rest. However, the velvet, sophisticated sound of Alex Frederick's voice instantly stands out. Her theatrical approach to interpretation makes every song she sings come to life instead of only being lovely background music. A true gem in the New York City Jazz World!"
Mark York, Broadway Pianist, Music Director - Cy Coleman, Jerry Herman

"Alexandra is a mature and expressive singer…her musicality and savvy make her fun to play with…a wonderful person with a great sense of humour…my highest recommendation."
Mike Holober, Jazz Pianist - Composer and Associate Director, BMI Jazz Workshop

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Alexandra has also appeared in Europe and the U.K.; entertained on cruise ships; and been featured nationally: CURRENT RESIDENCIES: Alouette French Bistro; Lenox Hill Neighborhood House. FESTIVALS: International Women in Jazz at St. Peter's Midtown; Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, DE. HOTELS: St. Regis Hotel; New York Helmsley Hotel; Rye Hilton; Short Hills Hilton, NJ; "New Year's Eve" at Garden Gables Inn, Lenox, MA (third consecutive year). CLUBS: Metropolitan Club; University Club; Ridgewood Country Club, NJ. CONCERTS: The Composer's Voice Series; "The Space Between Saints" son et lumiere (Whitney Museum); Olympic Towers Atrium lunchtime concerts (third consecutive year); Broadway Concerts Direct Series (Catskills). RESTAURANTS: McAnns' on First Avenue; The Old Fashioned, Nyack, NY; Salt Creek Grille, Princeton, NJ; The American Hotel, Kansas City, MO. CRUISE SHIPS: (Carnival Cruise Lines) Destiny, Legend; (Princess Cruises) Grand Princess.

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"Alex is an extraordinary performer. Her combination of lively piano, jazzy vocals, and magnetic personality drew us all in to create a magical, memorable evening of entertainment."
John Vittori, Proprietor, The Garden Gables Inn, Lenox, MA

"Alexandra's lovely voice and Tsuyoshi's impressive guitar playing provided the perfect atmosphere for our international guests of all musical persuasions. While rooted in American jazz, the music represented a number of cultural influences and was the perfect complement to an equally global event. Alexandra adapted her performance to meet our specific needs and was highly professional from start to finish. I would definitely work with Alexandra again and will continue to recommend her to anyone looking to add that special musical flare to any event."
Scott Fernqvist, Westchester County Government

"…some of the purist sounding treble-key harmonics one could wish for."
Leonard Jacobs, Reviewer, Upper East Side Resident

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING!...

"Alex in Billie's Bar was the best pianist I've ever heard!"
Tom L., Passenger on the Carnival Destiny

"Alex is a brilliant musician. Her enchanting music was a big part of making our wedding reception a great success!"
Vera G., wedding at Paine Mansion, Waltham, MA

"You were a sensation and everyone just adored your singing and playing!..."
Lisa P., Cambridge, MA

"Thank you for your part in making our party a great success."
Fiona H. Brewster, NY

• A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square - Swing
• Ain’t Misbehavin’ - Swing
• Alfie - Swing
• Almost Like Being in Love - Swing
• As Times Goes By - Swing
• Anything Goes - Swing
• Baby All the Time - Swing
• Chicago - Chicago
• That Sunday That Summer - Movie theme
• Agua de Beber - Brazilian
• Besame Mucho - Spanish
• Black Orpheus - Latin
• Corcovado - Brazilian
• Cuando Vuelva a Tu Lado - Latin
• Danny Boy - Irish
• Desafinado - Brazilian
• Dindi - Bossa Nova
• Fandango from KIng and I - Tango
• Frenesi - Linda Ronstadt
• Girl from Ipanema - Astrud Gilberto
• Guantanamera - Pete Seeger
• Hava Negilah - Traditional
• It’s a Long Way to Tipperary - Irish
• La Bamba - Los Lobos
• La Vie en Rose - Edith Piaff
• Lili Marlene - Marlene Dietrich
• O Barquino / My Little Boat - Brazilian
• One Note Samba - Brazilian
• Piel Canela - Spanish
• Quizas Quizas Quizas - Spanish
• Quiereme Mucho - Spanish
• Sakura Sakura - Japanese
• Shalom Chaverim - Hebrew
• So Many Stars - Natalie Cole
• Speak Low - Latin
• The Island / Comecar de Novo - Ivan Lina
• That’s Amore - Dean Martin
• Tooralooraloora - Irish
• Vivo Sonhando / Dreamer - Brazilian
• Volare - Dean Martin
• Wave / Vou Te Cantar - Brazilian
• When Irish Eyes are Smiling - Irish
• After the Love Has Gone - Earth Wind and Fire
• Always and Forever - Rod Templeton
• Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
• Breaking’ Up Is Hard to Do - Neil Sedaka
• Blue Eyes - Elton John
• Candle in the Wind - Elton John
• Close to You - Carpenters
• Cry Me a River - Mari Wilson
• Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue - Crystal Gale
• Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones
• Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight - Elton John
• Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me - Elton John
• Dream a Little Dream of Me - The Mommas and the Poppas
• Evergreen (A Star Is Born) - Barbra Streisand
• Easy - The Commodores
• Fantasy - Earth Wind and Fire
• Fire and Rain - James Taylor
• Get Here - Oleta Adams
• Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
• Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
• Have I Told You Lately (That I Love You) - Rod Stewart
• Here Comes the Sun - Beatles
• Hero - Mariah Carey
• How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees
• I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly
• I Can’t Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
• I Only Have Eyes for You - Art Garfunkel
• I Shall Be Released - Chrisse Hynde Bob Dylan
• I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
• It’s Only Just Begun - Carpenters
• Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers
• Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
• Killing Me Softly - Denise Williams
• Landslide - Stevie Nicks
• Let It Be - Beatles
• Listen - Beatles
• Lucy in the Sky - Beatles
• My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
• My Funny Valentine - Ella
• Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
• Rainy Night in Georgia - Gladys Knight & the Pips
• Reasons - Earth Wind & Fire
• Ribbon in the Sky - Stevie Wonder
• Rocket Man - Elton John
• Save the Best for Last - Vanessa Williams
• Save Your Love for Me - Dionne Warwick
• Say a Little Prayerfor Me - Aretha Franklin
• Someone Saved My Life Tonight - Elton John
• Soon as I Get Home - Diana Ross
• Sorry Seem to Be the Hardest Word - Elton John
• Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
• That’s What Friends Are For - Dionne Warwick Stevie Wonder Luther Vandros Whitney Houston
• The Rose - Bette Midler
• This Masquerade - George Benson
• Tiny Dancer - Elton John
• Unbreak My Heart - Toni Braxton
• Up Where We Belong - Joe Cocker Jennifer Warnes
• What a Difference a Day Makes - Aretha Franklin
• Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
• Wishin’ on a Star - Rose Royce
• Yesterday - Paul McCartney
• You are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
• You and I - Stevie Wonder
• Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
• Your Song - Elton John
• You’ve Got a Friend - Carole King
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• Feelin' Alright - Joe Cocker
• I Feel the Earth Move - Carole King
• Movin' Out - Billy Joel
• Bless the Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
• Heaven - Bryan Adams
• Wait for You - Elliot Yamin
• C'est Si Bon - Eartha Kitt
• C'est Magnifique - Charles Trenet

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, New Year's Eve Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Alexandra was excellent and I would not hesitate to ask her to play again or to recommend her to a friend. She was able to take the pulse of the party, and to find the right music. She is very charming as well and was the perfect choice for us. -- Warner F, Scarsdale, NY, 12/19/2009
• We hired Alex for our father's birthday party to play standards, pop, and jazz. She was a pleasure to deal with from the moment of booking to the end of the party. Everyone raved about her music, and it added that special touch we were looking for. We would recommend her wholeheartedly. -- Karen J, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 7/17/2010
• Alexandra is first a great artist with a beautiful voice but in addition she is incredibly nice and always willing to accommodate your request. I hired Alexandra with a pianist and both did an incredible job for the 50th birthday of my partner. -- Alexandre R, New York, NY, 10/2/2010
• Alexandra was great at our special event. Leading up to the event she was very responsive and accessible, on event day arrived on time, and at the event illustrated her great range and enjoyment for performing. I would highly recommend her. -- Michael G, New York, NY, 1/28/2012
• She has a wonderful voice, and her personality is just as nice! She really made my party special, and I would highly recommend her to anyone. -- Rita E, Mount Arlington, NJ, 5/5/2012

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