alvin frazier
Gifted and versatile are two words that best describe singer, songwriter, musician, producer, composer & actor Alvin Frazier. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Alvin has been singing since the age of two and pecking at the keys since the age of three.
Over the years, and without formal training, Alvin would go on to learn to play the piano, guitar, bass and drums. Outside of being a singer and self-taught musician, Alvin is a songwriter and he uses that talent for crafting his heartfelt lyrics and intertwining them with his infectious grooves and beautiful melodies. Alvin’s musical journey has been extensive and that is the key to his diversity as a vocalist / musician / producer and arranger. Alvin attributes his success and development of his craft to his faith and devotion to Jesus Christ.
For the past 5 years Alvin has been gradually gaining ground with listeners around the world via the web through his “official” website www.alvinfraziermusic.com in which his current and future releases will be available. The CD can be found on websites for purchase and download across the globe. In the Spring of 2008, Alvin took his message of love & faith on the road starting with a successful AFE tour of East Asia with Smooth Jazz saxophonist Shelby Brown. Alvin is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches to his sophomore album “Love & Faith: Vol. 2 – A Wonderful Love” scheduled for release in 2011.
Alvin has built a reputation for being a dynamic performer and entertainer who leaves his audiences spellbound. Fusing the sounds of R&B, Soul & Jazz with a message of faith, love & hope, Alvin is able to captivate even the most skeptical person with his unique delivery and presentation. His shows are a truly a production and exhibition of God's spirit that you don't want to miss.
While working as a solo artist, Alvin also found the time to tour for a year as a lead singer of the Christian Pop acapella group Praise-apella, record an album with them and produce songs for other artists as well along with performing with his groups The joshua Trio & The Concept. Music from Alvin's debut release has made its way to the silver screen with placement in 2 upcoming indie film releases: UnEqual "Beautiful" & The Hitmaker "Two of a Kind" in which the artist also makes a cameo appearance as well as producing, arranging & scoring music for 2 more upcoming stage plays. To say that alvin frazier is one of “The Hardest Working Men in Show business” would be an understatement. He is the definition of a “true” artist.
In November 2011, Alvin decided to revisit one of his other passions, acting. After an 8-year hiatus, alvin joined the cast of Anwar Shahid’s stage adaptation of “The Bridge of No Return” as leading man “Patrick Fitzgerald” a powerful, wealthy, smooth-talking ladies man who won’t take “no” for an answer. Since that production, Alvin has quickly begun to make a name for himself as an actor. He was recently cast in his first film role in the independent production “Crystal Teardrops” as a leading character. A star on the rise, alvin frazier is a man to watch out for…
Experience joshua, a Jazz trio that takes you on a euphoric journey of smoldering retro / modern Jazz. The trio consists of drummer, Elijah Gilmore, bass and lead guitarist, Alvin Frazier, and keyboardist, Derrick George. The group is an instrumental extension of the music ministry of its founder and leader Alvin Frazier. The chemistry of these three gentlemen embodies the essence of true musicianship while they captivate your senses with their soulful yet classic jazz sound.
Climb onboard and ride the funky, jazzy, r&b sounds of The Concept band. Formed by recording artist, musician & producer Alvin Frazier in 2010, this extraordinary group comprises some of the most talented and gifted musicians in the Northeast Ohio area. Alvin recently stated “I really wanted to put together a band with a totally different sound and feel than my other group The joshua Trio. Although each group can be adjusted accordingly based on the event or venue, I wanted The Concept to be a party band. Just like the bands from back in the day, we not only play we also sing! This particular vehicle gives me a chance to do some of the tunes I loved growing up. The ones with great, meaningful lyrics & melodies that everyone could enjoy and remember…”
