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Alexander Brott
Since graduating from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm in 2015, Alexander quickly became one of the most sought after guitarists in Sweden, playing and touring with musicians such as Amanda Sedgwick, Dwayne Clemons, Ulf Johansson Werre and Bernt Rosengren. He would subsequently travel to New York City for long periods of time before moving there, absorbing the jazz scene while further honing his craft. Before long he was one of the city's most in demand guitarists, performing every night of the week. Alexander has appeared in acclaimed movies, performed for royalty, been awarded prestigious grants and received glowing reviews for his music.
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Alexander Brott: The Aesthetic Attitude
by Jack Bowers
For guitarist Alexander Brott, the coronavirus pandemic that arrived in 2020 and led to the closing of most indoor venues, jazz and otherwise, was not all bad. With gigs almost non-existent, it gave the Swedish-born, Canadian-based and former New York City mainstay a chance to kick back, relax and start writing. He did so from his rooftop while listening to favorite composers such as Tadd Dameron, Duke Ellington, Elmo Hope, Mary Lou Williams, Thelonious Monk and others. After only a ...
read moreLeif Domnérus, Swedish Jazz Critic
“Alexander Brott is one of my favorite young players on the scene. His playing is so pure in terms of where he’s coming from and also how personal his approach is. This album is a beautiful representation of his elegant playing and his fantastic writing. Every tune is masterfully constructed and a perfect vehicle for this amazing band. All of these great musicians are playing from a place of empathy and love. This a great record!!” – Peter Bernstein
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