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Alex Nauman
People have been taking notice for quite some time now. Alex has been been a regular player throughout the Rocky Mountain Gig circuit. He's been an integral member of a long list of eclectic groups even before he could drive himself to gigs. Playing everything from straight-ahead Jazz, Bop, Funk, R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, Big-Band Swing, Acoustic Bluegrass, and even a little country, its easy to see why Alex is considered one of the most talented & versatile Musicians around.
Raised in Wyoming's Big Horn Basin, Alex began studing guitar with local legend Jeff Troxel at a very early age. After graduating from Riverside High School in Basin, he attended Northwest College in Powell, WY where he continued studying guitar and shared the stage with such luminaries as Ronnie Bedford, Chris Vadala, Darren Kramer, the Horn Heads (see Prince), and many others. A grueling three-year stint in the University of Northern Colorado Jazz Studies program yielded Alex his first Bachelor's degree and gave him the chance to perfect his craft. During his stay in Colorado, he won numerous soloist awards at the UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival and was awarded the Walt Francis Jazz Award for outstanding graduating senior.
Alex currently teaches guitar and bass at Hansen Music in Billings, MT as well as maintaining an active performance schedule throughout the West.
Awards
numerous soloist awards at the UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival and was awarded the Walt Francis Jazz Award for outstanding graduating senior.
Tags
- Jeff Troxel, national flatpicking champion, international performer, Mel Bay author
"Alex Nauman is an incredible young guitarist. He has the skills and the “jazz savvy” of players two or three times his age."
Primary Instrument
Guitar, electric
Willing to teach
Advanced only