The Alexander Agency, based in Cologne, Germany, is an internationally operating Jazz & World music-related music agency, specialised in booking and managing artists.
Coordinated by drummer Alex Bernath, the agency strives to build bridges between a diverse collective of World-Wide artists, promoters and other European booking agents All together exploring new relationships while maintaining a high standard of musicianship, the Alexander Agency thrives on trust and good energy.
Ray Greene
(USA, Santana/Tower of Power lead vocalist)
Born and raised in Georgia within the deep musical traditions of the Gospel Church and in the shadows of many of the great soul and R&B legends of our time, Ray Greene developed his unique skill as a vocalist within this environment, having absorbed the spiritual passion and outstanding musicianship that surrounded him.
Throughout his diverse and innovative career, Ray Greene has performed and recorded with luminaries such as Aretha Franklin, the Isley Brothers and Natalie Cole, as well as being an essential contributor to the renowned soul fusion outfit Tower Of Power. Ray is also a key member and lead male vocalist in the band of guitar legend Carlos Santana. Now with the new album entitled Stay, Ray Greene showcases his enthralling musical prowess, by pouring his heart and soul into a collection of deeply personal and emotionally stirring songs that perfectly represent his exceptional artistic abilities.
Stay is an album that harks back to the days of artists such as Sam Cooke and Otis Reading, who delivered such power and determination in their approach to singing their classic material.
The tour features Jhonson Francois on keys (USA), Jonas Vogelsang on guitar (DE), Szymon Justynski on bass,and Alex Bernath on drums (DE)
https://raygreene.com
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booking periods: June, July August, October 2025
The Preda Phenomenon (RO)
“Marius (born '77 in Bucharest) is often described as the best cimbalom player in the world, both in jazz and classical music, although he is also a virtuoso on 8 other instruments.
He is regularly invited by the grand master Arturo Sandoval to his week-long NYC sessions at the Blue Note, as well as world-famous orchestras.
With his young & incredibly talented sons Eduard (21, piano) & Thomas (23, bass) they form "The Preda Phenomenon"
This base of a quartet is crossing musical and improvisational borders beyond imagination.
Preda has shared the stage with many renowned artists in the world of music:
Greats like: Arturo Sandoval, Dennis Chambers, Mike Stern, Vladimir Cosma and Didier Lockwood
Marius Preda was born in Bucharest (1977) into a family of musicians.
At the age of four, Marius received a special gift from his grandmother: a big, wooden trapezoidal box on 4 legs with metal strings stretched across its top: a Cimbalom.
Ever since, Preda fell in love with the instrument and dedicated all his time practicing and playing the exotic instrument. Because of his unique and charismatic playing, Preda has become the first cimbalom player in the history who has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls, festivals and jazz clubs in the world.
--Marius Preda- Cimbalom, violin, piano, vibraphone, accordeon, double bass, harmonica, percussion, trumpet
--Eduard Preda- piano
--Thomas Preda- bass
--Alex Bernath- drums
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Based: Netherlands, Germany
The Free Label (CA)
Unique six piece Funk Band from Toronto, Canada
The Free Label comprises six multi-instrumentalists and vocalists from Toronto, Canada. Their music is a unique fusion of 70s disco, 90s R&B, and high-energy funk, resulting in a captivating, dance-focused show.
Their 2019 single "All Night" propelled them to new heights, enabling them to tour internationally. Since then, they have independently toured Europe, North America, and Australia, garnering fans along the way.
Noteworthy Canadian festival appearances include Mariposa Folk Festival, Canadian Music Week, Wapiti, and the Calgary Stampede, where they opened for internationally acclaimed artists T-Pain, Aqua, and Lupe Fiasco. They have sold out shows nationwide, from Montreal to Vancouver.
The Free Label's 2023 European tour included performances in the Netherlands, England, and Luxembourg, where they opened for legendary soul group Incognito and R&B/Jazz virtuoso Mono Neon.
In the studio, the band has collaborated with Grammy-nominated artists such as saxophonist Braxton Cook, featured on their 2022 release "Shine," and Grammy-nominated producer Aaron Paris (Drake, Kanye West, Kali Uchis), who composed and recorded strings for their latest single, "Real Love."
The Free Label's natural chemistry and captivating live performances have made them instant favorites with audiences worldwide. Their blend of technical prowess and crowd engagement leaves a lasting impression on concert-goers everywhere. This band will get you moving.
Sol Pereyra (ARG/MEX)
Born in Argentina, Mexican by choice, Sol started her career as a solo singer in Mexico in 2009.
In 2001 she founded the multi-faceted band “LOS COCINEROS” (The Cooks) in Argentina, with whom she recorded 7 albums and participated in shows and festivals in South America. In 2008 she was invited by Mexican singer JULIETA VENEGAS on occasion of her MTV Unplugged, and later she joined her band and world tours for 5 years. She has also been invited as featured artist by Carla Morrison, Natalia Lafourcade and Kinky.
In 2009 she settled in Mexico, where she started her solo career, where she recorded and edited 4 albums: “Bla Bla Bla” (2009), “Comunmixta” (2011), “Tírame agua”(2014) y “Prendete” (2017).
In 2018 she came back to Argentina and in the next year she recorded and edited her 5th studio álbum “RESISTO” produced by “El Chavez”, artwork made by well known designer “Dr Alderete”. Song “Antireversa” (featuring Domenican trío MULA), was nominated as best urban music collaboration in Gardel Awards 2019. Those albums were followed by the singles: “De aquí pa’ allá” (performed in one chapter of LA CASA DE LAS FLORES, NETFLIX popular series), “Amanece” and “Metamorfosis” (along with Julieta Venegas).
These 5 albums have been presented by Sol in many stages in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Panama, El Salvador, Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Spain, France, Italy and the USA. She has also participated in famous international festivals such as Vive Latino, Cosquín Rock, Ariano Folk Festival, SXSW, Carnaval de Olinda, Capital Festival, Baradero Rock and SIM, among others.
This artist was three times nominee for Gardel Awards: for her album “Tirame agua” (2014), her single “Antireversa” (2019) and as Best Alternative Pop Album for “Resisto” (2020). In 2019 she was awarded with Jerónimo Luis Cabrera Prize 2019, for her social, supportive and sharing engagement in Cordoba community, Argentina.
Recently, she was summoned up to join Soda Stereo “Canción Animal” 30th Anniversary Tribute, along with well known performers such as Pedro Aznar, Lisandro Aristimuño, Conociendo Rusia and El Kuelgue, among others.
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Jamal Thomas
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Maceo Parker/ SOS Band drummer takes center stage
When you ask the multi-talented drummer/producer and composer of some of the worlds greatest Funk & R’n’Bformations why he’s turned his attention to singing… He will lay it down as such: ”To uplift this planet through music and lyrics to let love rule”. After 30 years of performing world wide with artists like Maceo Parker (James Brown, Prince), the SOS Band, ChuckLeavell (Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton) and producing team Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Janet Jackson, Pink) Jamal Thomas has seen the limelight long enough to know where the soul of music is born. And to give rhythm a voice just made sense. The Jamal Thomas Band is a jazz- influence d European funk group, combined with the R’n'B experience of the famous US Drummer from Macon, Georgia. It delivers a sensational mixture of old-school funk and new-school soul excitement and raw energy to groove you throughthe seat of your soul!
https://www.jamalthomasband.com
Wojtek Justyna TreeOh!
(PL/PT/AT/DE)
Funk on the bottom, Worldjazz on top
Wojtek Justyna and his TreeOh! fuse the energy of funk-jazz, the colors and rhythms of world music with fresh sonic explorations. Formed in Holland by Polish guitar player Wojtek Justyna who is recognized for his sound and versatility, the band consists of members from different parts of Europe: from Austria, bassist Daniel Lottersberger whose heavy groove is supported by a true festival of rhythm courtesy of funk drummer extraordinaire Alex Bernath, from Germany, and Portuguese percussion wizard Diogo Carvalho who also commands the Moog synthesizer. This gives Wojtek a thick, rich base for his singing, melodic guitar phrases to float on top of.
https://www.wojtekjustyna.com/index.php/tree-oh/
Phishbacher Trio (USA/DE/CZ)
Phishbacher Trio plays the Beatles
Phishbacher Plays The Beatles – a pairing of perfection. With this latest offering, pianist Walter Fischbacher and his trio are coming full circle. Phishbacher’s first album in 2004, titled “Chillin”, was grounded in the classic jazz piano trio tradition, and so is this latest album, to be released in early 2023. But as always, Phishbacher Trio is expanding the language of the piano trio with a blend of influences ranging from odd meter arrangements in the Avishai Cohen vein to latin Grooves reminiscent of Michel Camilo with a side of traditional Blues. Fischbacher’s signature reharms meanwhile add to the reimagination of each song without losing sight of the source material’s true essence.
https://www.walterfischbacher.com/phishbacher/index.html
Maya Fadeeva (DE)
"One of the freshest albums this spring " MDR Kultur
Maya Fadeeva’s music is an eclectic mix of styles and moods, full of surprises, catchy melodies, jazz flavor and hot groove. It’s a joyful and empowering flow that doesn’t conform to fashion or convention. As a singer, songwriter and producer Maya Fadeeva allows her creativity to seep into her work, creating exceptional and one-of-a-kind tunes. Her smoky voice is the protagonist, and the audience her captive listener.
In 2018 Maya Fadeeva released her stand out debut album “Chamëleon”. Celebrated in the press as “diamond” and “one of the biggest highlights of the year”, “Chamëleon” dazzled a worldwide radio audience. Her second album, “That’s My Style” was released in June 2021.
https://www.maya-fadeeva.com
Elisabeth
Lohninger (USA/AT)
The passionate vocal acrobat
With "a voice to that makes you melt", New York City based vocalist Elisabeth Lohninger has been enchanting audiences across the globe for many years. In this latest formation, her peerless musicality and distinctive velvet sound are completed by a stellar band: Walter Fischbacher's dazzling keyboards, Cliff Schmitt's shamanic bass grooves, and Alex Bernath's rhythmic intensity. Jazz, Funk, Fusion - all of it has its place in the sonic universe that is the Elisabeth Lohninger Band. The musical journey is a fierce one, so buckle up, surrender to the groove, and enjoy the ride!
http://www.lohninger.net/band/
Dennis Rollins (UK)
Funky Jazz trombone (Maceo Parker/ Jamiroquai/ Pee Wee Ellis)
A passionate performer and educator, British trombone player Dennis Rollins MBE has established a reputation as an artist of excellence, and has lent his unique and stylish talents to some of this country's, and indeed the world's top jazz and pop personalities such as Courtney Pine, Maceo Parker, Jamiroquai, US3, The Brand New Heavies, Blur, Monty Alexander, Pee Wee Ellis and Jean Toussaint, amongst others.
As a bandleader, in 2006 his jazz/funk outfit Badbone & Co won a prestigious BBC Jazz Award in the Best Band category. In the following year he picked up both Trombonist of the Year at the British Jazz Awards and Ronnie Scott's Jazz Awards. Dennis was nominated twice in the 2008 Parliamentary Jazz Awards for Jazz Musician of the Year and for Jazz Education; he won the latter.
Other awards include British Trombone Society (BTS) Player of the year Award 2013 and JazzYorkshire Award 2012 Best Band for his band Velocity Trio.
In his hometown of Doncaster UK, Dennis was given Honorary Freedom of the Borough in recognition of his successful musical career and for his constant inspiration to the regions musical youth.
As part of Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2018, Dennis was honoured with an MBE for Services to music.
Most recently in June 2022, he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Wales, UK.
A sought after jazz educationalist, Dennis has worked in collaboration with many of the UK's university and colleges delivering a wide range of music programmes and performance workshops.
Dennis says "Growing up, I was extremely fortunate to have had the most inspiring and dedicated teachers. The skills and compassion I acquired were a result of that education. Teaching feels very natural to me. I feel it's a duty to pass on my musical knowledge to the next generation."
As a recording artist he's currently recorded 5 critically acclaimed albums. Three with his award-winning band Badbone & Co, and two with his progressive jazz organ-trio, Velocity Trio.
He's proud to be an exclusive endorsee of UK brass instrument maker, Michael Rath Trombones and Argentinian mouthpiece maker Boqar Baro Mouthpieces.
RADIUS (DE)
Finest Funk from Germany
Radius is one of the hottest German funk bands and has been rocking the stages with their energetic and distinctive music for over ten years. One of the funkiest horn sections in the country meets groovy keyboard sounds and the twangy groove of the guitar here. With a mix of backbeat and funky basslines, their music goes straight to the heart and the hips.
For their latest album "Tight Game," the two band leaders, Jonas Vogelsang and Stefan Rey, have enriched their funky songs with influences from soul, jazz, and pop. The two Cologne-based musicians have become a permanent part of the German jazz and pop scene and have gathered friends around them for Radius who function together like a well-oiled machine. As a purely instrumental band, they manage to bring an explosion of feel-good vibes and high-energy horn and guitar riffs to the stage. Everything is subordinated to the groove, sometimes reminiscent of Stevie Wonder and Vulfpeck, sometimes a mixture of Bob Marley and Herbie Hancock. With their catchy funky sound, Radius has made a name for themselves in the music scene and has played at renowned festivals such as the Leverkusener Jazztage and the Bonn Stadtgarten Concerts in recent years.
The members of the band are all experienced and sought-after musicians in the German and European music scenes. They have already performed with greats such as Chris Potter, the WDR Big Band, Die Fantastischen Vier, Heavytones, the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, Becca Stevens, Bob Mintzer, Tom Gaebel, Jamal Thomas, and Jeff Cascaro, bringing this experience to every Radius performance. If you're looking for an unforgettable musical experience that is both danceable and emotionally touching, you should definitely not miss a Radius show.
https://radiusgroove.com
Shashank Subramanyam's
Chennai Pace (IND/DE)
Maestro Shashank Subramanyam, renowned flautist from India, has enthralled audiences in over 50 countries for nearly four decades. A recipient of the French Chevalier (Knight of the Arts), Sangeet Natak Akademi award, Kalaimamani, among many others.
Grammy nominated for an album with John McLaughlin
feat. Mike Herting (composition/ piano/ keys)
https://www.shashank.org
Martha High (USA)
The goddess of Soul- 30 years with James Brown
After performing 32 years with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, Martha High pays forward his legacy of mentorship and friendship as an international singing sensation and recording artist in her own right.
Martha High (born Martha Harvin in 1945, Victoria, Virginia is an American female vocalist.
Harvin grew up in Washington, D.C., attending Roosevelt High School and singing in Trinity AME Zion Church. She began singing in The Four Jewels (whose members attended the same church and school) after the departure of Carrie Mingo. After Martha joined the group, they changed their name simply to The Jewelsand released their best-known hit, "Opportunity". After a follow-up single, "But I Do" b/w "Smokey Joe", flopped, they were dropped from Dimension Records.
The Jewels went on tour with James Brown in 1964, with a demanding nightly schedule. They visited the studios of Motown Records on the Detroit leg of the tour, hoping to record, but the building was closed that day. They did record two singles while they toured with Brown, but after a year and a half with Brown the group split up. Not ready to leave the tour, Harvin asked Brown if she could stay. Brown agreed, but he required her name change from Harvin to the stage name High.[2] She continued singing with Brown for the next 30-plus years. Among her appearances with Brown are on the track "Summertime" and on the Original Funky Divas album.
High also recorded a self-titled disco album in 1979, released on Salsoul Records. In January 2000, she stopped performing with Brown and went on tour with Maceo Parker.
In 2004, High teamed up with the Soulpower organization, which is also behind the comebacks of Soul artists like Marva Whitney, Lyn Collins, Bobby Byrd, Gwen McCrae and RAMP. During her collaboration with Soulpower, High performed all across Europe and even performed in Africa, backed by the Soulpower Allstars. In February 2005, High embarked on the "James Brown's Funky Divas Tour" in Europe, sharing the stage with her friend Lyn Collins.
In 2016, High released her solo album on Blind Faith Records, with 11 original tunes produced and recorded by Italian soul man Luca Sapio and his crew.
In 2017, High recorded a single titled "We are one" with DJ Toner, released on Enlace Funk (Spain). Fred Thomas (The J.B.´s musician) also collaborated playing bass.[3]
In 2021, High recorded an album titled "Got My Senses Back" with Grey and the Hit Me Band, released on Only One Records with 9 tracks arranged, produced and recorded by Michael Edell.
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