The “Groovemeister”

Alex with his Fairytale Savage in Las Vegas

Alex (former Donna Summer and Barry Manilow Drummer Kenny Park bestowed on him the moniker ‘Groovemeister’) is currently working with the Bluebirds and Blue2Music.

The acclaimed Jazz pianist Mojo Davis† became an early mentor and later founded the Mojo Davis Trio, a very well known and widely acclaimed Blues/Jazz formation in Atlanta, Georgia.  During the 80’s and 90’s Alex played in several bands – covering everything from Oldies to Top 40 and accordingly with a tight gig schedule.  In Germany Alex worked with many Bands and musicians through the years including Fritz Rössel, Frank Ercolano, Joao Haubruck, Klaus Badorf†, Michael Schmelzer†, Uli Nonn, Dirko Juchem, Jo Schneider, Thomas Münch†, as well as Thomas Brendgens-Mönkemeyer.

Lee Thornburg

When he came to LA in the mid 90’s he joined the Band “The Bluebirds”, where he still works as vocalist and guitarist, and where he also had the opportunity to work with musicians like Lee Thornburg “The Burgermeister of Soul” (Photo right – Tower of Power, Jay Leno’s Tonight Show band), Andrew Carney (Brian Setzer, Aretha Franklin, Pink, Ariana Grande, Andrea Bocelli, Midnight Oil, Frankie Valli, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Randi Crawford), Kevin Norton (Brian Setzer), Paul Navidad, Tim Wendt, Scott Strecker, Tom Cunningham, Kenny Park (Barry Manilow, Donna Summer, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Kitaro,…), Nick Scarmack, Nick Kraus†, Daniel Ene†, Bill Barett, Martin Gerschwitz (Iron Butterfly, Animals, Meat Loaf, Lita Ford), Tom Croucier (Santana, Scorpions, Hollies, Turtles), Lavell Jones†(Neil Diamond, Seal), Graywolf, Jonathan Joss (John Redcorn), Raven Hernandez (Redbone), Pat Vegas (Redbone founder), and many more.

During his five years as a member of the UP Choir (Baritone) he was blessed to have the opportunity to sing on the UP Choir CD “Gospel Pearls”, appear in the 2000 Christmas episode of “Passions”, and also share the stage with artists like Billy Preston†, Edwin Hawkins†, O.C. Smith†, Della Reese†, The Henleys, Regi Ross, Terrence Forsythe†, Ollie Rasbury†, Karen Evans, Gerald Lee Conway Mims, Kim Yarbrough, David Trice, T.C. Campbell, David K. Scott, Bill Pittman, Tom & Joe Sala, “Panther” Mark Allen Felton, and many more.

Currently, in addition to his steady gig with the Bluebirds / Blue2music, he also works as musician/vocalist on different projects in the greater L.A. area, and continues to improve his recording skills by taking recording and mixing classes from his all time musical hero, the legendary Alan Parsons.

E-mail alex@alexhast.com

Caricature by Jose Ruiz Taboada, Photos by TomSlik.com, Silvia Spross