I am the person and the artist I am today because of the incredible people who have stuck by me and supported me since the beginning. I am who I am because of God, my mom & my daddy, Eddy, Robby, Brittany, Kenny, Danielle, my God-family, Lindsay, Gary, Ola, everybody at Ethel's Beauty Salon, Dr. Khalil's office ;- ), and so many others...
I love music--plain and simple. Whether it be soul, gospel, blues, funk, jazz, classical, rock, disco, bluegrass, alternative, hip hop, country--if it's good music, I dig it. So here's a little insight into some of the artists/bands I'm into: Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Mary Mary, Take 6, Maroon 5, Blood Sweat & Tears, Aaron Nevile, Aerosmith, Bill Evans, Bill Evans Trio, Billie Holiday, Blues Traveler, Carole King, Chaka Khan, Andre Crouch, Boyz II Men, Billy Joel, Fino Roverato, The Funk Brothers, B.B. King, Albert King, Celine Dion, Brian McKnight, Journey, The ARC Choir, the Bee Gees, Barbara Streisand, Chicago, Cold Blood, David Sanborn, Ella Fitzgerald, Crystal Lewis, Cold Play, Etta James, Dianne Reeves, Dave Matthews Band, Eric Marienthal, Eva Cassidy, Duke Ellington, George Benson, Dizzy Gillespie, Danielle Savre, En Vogue, Frank Zappa, Count Basie, Chopin, Gary Herbig, Herbie Hancock, Hornheads, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Incubus, Huey Lewis & The News, James Brown, India.Arie, Jamiroquai, Brian Auger, Fleetwood Mac, Denny Correll, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Gary Maker & The Blues Crew, John Mayer, Johnny Heartsman, John Coltrane, Kenny Loggins, June Christy, Lenny Kravitz, Alfie Silas, Lauryn Hill, Louis Armstrong, Beethoven, Mandie Pinto, Mark Farner, Mariah Carey, Marvin Gaye, Michael McDonald, Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, Muddy Waters, Nancy Wilson, Stevie Nicks, Queen, Pat Benetar, New York Voices, Al Green, Mya, Nina Sione, Otis Redding, Pink Floyd, Pink, Poncho Sanchez, Ray Charles, Prince, Christina Aguilera, Queen Latifah, Quincy Jones, Ray Renolds, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Robbie Williams, Santana, Sarah McLachlan, Seal, Sarah Vaughn, Eve 6, Patsy Cline, Rachmaninov, Savage Garden, Styx, The Beatles, The 5th Dimension, The Angels, Susie Hansen, The Band, The Carpenters, The Free Design, The Brecker Brothers, The Manhattan Transfer, Thelma Houston, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, The Rascals, Thelonious Monk, Patti Labelle, The Turtles, Tina Turner, Tommy Walker, Tony Galla, U2, War, Weather Report, Will Smith, Whitney Houston, Mozart, Yma Sumac, Yolanda Adams, Streuss, Black Eyed Peas, The Spinners, Three Dog Night, Julie Kelley, Kitty Margolis, Tammi Terrell, Sly Stone, Mahaila Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie, etc...
Alex's debut album
"RATTLE THE WALLS"
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Alex Nester is UNIQUE...this very song from her new album describes this talented twenty-four-year-old songstress who is gifted beyond her years. Of course other phrases come to mind: phenomenal, amazing, born to sing. When Alex picks up the mic, she sings with the conviction, passion, and experience of someone twice her age. But maybe that makes sense, she has been singing professionally since she was nine! Her resume already includes 12 albums, countless jingles, and over 25 theatrical productions, as well as working with established musicians such as The Four Tops, The Fifth Dimension, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Desi Arnaz, Jr. But then again, maybe Alex's deep musical expression comes not only from her professional experience but from her life experience. Lets go back to year 2000. She had recently turned 16. She had recently won the Outstanding Female Vocalist award at the prestigious LA Music Awards alongside some of the biggest names in the music business. Her career was beginning to soar. Then reality hit like a brick wall...Alex was diagnosed with cancer and her world was turned upside-down. Now instead of studio sessions she was attending chemotherapy sessions. Instead of doing gigs, she was fighting for her life. But the light of this fantastic young talent was not ready to be dimmed. Through prayer, hope, excellent treatment, and a year-long battle she was declared cancer-free. And now, in 2009, with years of professional experience, with profound life experience, Alex is doing was she was born to do: SING! But she doesnt just sing...she writes, she creates, she communicates. Blending gospel, jazz, R & B, funk, and blues, her music is soul music that comes from deep within and out through her extraordinary instrument. She sells a song with a depth of expression that could only come from a blend of unbelievable, unique raw talent; honed through unusual unique musical experience; sifted through powerful, unique personal trials. And now it all comes together for this amazing, young musical giant. As we finally see the release of her 1st album, get ready...Alex Nester is definitely...UNIQUE!
Produced by veteran producer and keyboard whiz, Robby Robinson, Rattle the Walls is a 15-song CD featuring a collection of some of LA & NY's A-list musicians including: Zoro, Richie "Gajate" Garcia, Alphonse Mouzon, Eric Marienthal, Gary Herbig, Brandon Fields, "Blue" Lou Marini, Jerry Vivino, Tom "Bones" Malone, Rick Baptist, Harry Kim, Bruce Conti, Danielle Savre, and Mandie Pinto. The last track even features the FOUR TOPS who lent their talents to recreate their classic Motown masterpiece, "Can't Help Myself". Check out some accolades from musicians who worked on her album.
"Alex has an absolutely incredible voice and possesses that rare heart of a true artist"--Zoro
"... a voice with the soul of Aretha, a song quality like Nancy Wilson, and the fire of Chaka"--Bobby Burns Jr.
"..Alex is one of the greatest singers in the world"--Alphonse Mouzon
"..She's an immense talent in the style of Whitney Houston"--Gary Herbig
"This is one new singer you want to check out!"--David Stout
"I was totally knocked out by her sound and pitch"--Rick Baptist
"...definitely world class"--Harry Kim
"...extremely talented...tremendous feeling and control"--Roy Wiegand
"...one of our next great singers"--Tom Timko
"..Her beautiful spirit and smile comes through her soulful approach to singing"--Tony Galla
Heyyy ALEXX, it..s me Fábio, from Portugal, the guy who send you a email telling you, you are the best, and i love your music a lot... blá blá blá... i found you on internet. hehee... remember?, that..s me haha, finaly i did my myspace. like i promisse you... if you check my site, you will see me singing and drumming in me slide fotos. Unfortunnlly now, i don..t have songs recorded my me, voice or drumming, but i have 2 videos drumming... it..s hip hop, rap, portuguese music. it..s was a work i did for the guys. Again, sorry my english, and like i promissed to you, i will recording me singing something soul or gospel sound, and drumming the same :).. cyyaaaa.... KISS KISS KISS...
First of all, thank you for having responded. Glad you enjoy of my videos, although these videos have some time, and no longer am part of that project. But it is one thing that was available to put in myspace. As promised I will write something more serious, more within my style. Soul, Funk, R & B, Blues, Gospel. I was very pleased to have response. You are currently a major musical influence for me. thanks Alex, i hope one day you came to portugal... We have here great festivals, big events. We have around major festivals of music. The famous festival of Sines, which is just to the World Music! You could come here to this festival. How could it be a chance to come here? If i have to talk anybody for you came here, i will talk hehehe... KISS KISS, God Bless you...
Hi AN. Thanks for the add. Amazing voice, great songs and above all, amazing heart&soul. I heard from you by a friend of mine. It was a pleasure to find you. Stay well and keep up the good work.
Hey Alex! It was great to meet you at SPARK the other night! You definately live up to the reviews! Wonderful new album- I mean really, Girl, your voice is amazing!
Hello.... Alex Nester I really love you voice and your sound!! god has bless you with a beautiful voice...and yes it nice to have a friend from "Ourstage ..so I'm your fan,friend for life....peace,blessing
Hello...Alex...thanks for being a friend and I will always stay in touch ...and your voice is "Beautiful,and "Soulful...so have a bless...week...I'm ...out!
just wanted to say happy belated birthday and that i wish i hadn't been working and could've seen you. may i make it up to you by treating you to a movie at the new Muvico in T.O.?
YO! I It would be a blessing to see you @ my concert this sunday! Come check me out @ this premier performance venue. The Dakota Lounge (formerly known as The Temple Bar) in Santa Monica. Im rockin with my 6 Piece band. Let me know if you can come thru. Till then.....
Thanks for the add. Now we can stay in touch with each other!
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