Neil Alexander and NAIL
“All music is crossover”, says Neil Alexander, a self-styled “Jazz Synthesist” and composer from Newburgh, NY. In 30+ years playing thousands of gigs in almost
Anthemic Jazz in the style of Pat Metheny
Independent artist Neil Alexander and NAIL drops "Everyman (The Flight Of The Falcon)", a Nu Jazz track on SoundClick. Featuring synthesizer, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. This is the unmistakable sound of New York, and it will especially appeal to nu jazz fans. "Everyman (The Flight Of The Falcon)" has peaked at number 10 on the SoundClick Nu Jazz chart. Find more from Neil Alexander and NAIL on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Live Keyboard Improv recorded at the Wetlands in NYC in 2001
"While The City Dreams" is a Nu Jazz track by Neil Alexander and NAIL on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by synthesizer, giving the song its signature feel. Representing the charismatic sound of nu jazz in New York, this track speaks for itself. "While The City Dreams" is part of the Neil Alexander and NAIL catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
Burning improv recorded live in the studio, from the 2004 release 'Galvanized'.
"School of Velocity" by Neil Alexander and NAIL is a Nu Jazz production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by synthesizer, giving the song its signature feel. Representing the charismatic sound of nu jazz in New York, this track speaks for itself. It has charted at #16 on the SoundClick Nu Jazz chart. SoundClick gives artists like Neil Alexander and NAIL a platform to share original Nu Jazz music with listeners around the world.
Since forming in 1997, Neil Alexander & NAIL continues to be committed to the future of Jazz and improvised music. With a diverse stylistic palette and fierce musicianship, the ensemble skillfully blends modern and traditional forms with experimental concepts and electronic music. Their performance roster has included opening for John Scofield and The Blue Note in NYC, as well as many other festivals and clubs. They’re currently touring to support their newest release CD “Tugging At The Infinite”, while the previous release, “Galvanized”, garnered many favorable reviews. The group features synthesist and keyboard wizard Neil Alexander (formerly of the Pink Floyd tribute "The Machine"), bassist Charlie Kniceley and drummer Nadav Zelnicker.
We love to perform! Playing outdoors is my favorite, but when we played the Blue Note in NY was one of those amazing moments... and, we'll be back there on July 6th!
We play a combination of many different styles, held together by the glue of jazz/improvised music. In one song we can go from slammin' funk to bebop, fusion or ambient music.
Keeping it interesting is our goal.
Mainly a trio -
Keys - Lots of synthesizers (Roland XV5080, Wavestation, Korg MS200, Kontakt Sampler, etc)
Bass - Euphonics Audio cabinets; Micheal Tobias basses
Drums - Yamaha Custom