#87: Neil "Nail" Alexander - Improvisation, Live Performance

Neil “Nail” Alexander is a multi-genre, multi-instrumentalist from the Hudson Valley in New York. Neil’s work spans just about every genre from jazz and classical to modern EDM and ambient. He is an avid live performer who incorporates both acoustic and electronic elements into his performances, and combines jazz sensibilities to electronic composition. Neil runs the Hudson Valley Ableton Live user group.

I spoke with Neil about his wide range of work and how he manages to wear multiple musical hats. Neil had some important wisdom on live performance and improvisation. It was great to finally sit down and talk with Neil after years of online interactions and finally meeting face to face at Ableton Loop.

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Show Notes:

• Neil’s Official Site

• Neil’s music on SoundCloud

• Neil’s official releases

• YouTube - Keep up with Neil’s work and performances.

• Nail Jung - Soft Invaders - Live Performance on WPRB

• Wendy Carlos - Switched on Bach

• The X Ensemble - Neil’s Contemporary Chamber Music Ensemble

• Mr. Gone - Psychedelic Electric Jazz

• Thunderhead Organ Trio - Hi Octane Jet Fuel Groove

• Cloudburst

• Decora - Hip Hop artist Neil works with.

• Piktor’s Metamorphosis