Music
Alex Flood joins me in The Engine Room to discuss his musical journey which began when he was in primary school, when he began to have lessons with Jim McCarthy. His next teacher was Joel Prime, who broadened his musical influences, and introduced him to actively listening to music, and adding percussive instruments to his playing. Alex has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including ‘Australia's Best Up And Coming Drummer’ in 2012 in the intermediate category, and the Open category in 2016, The John ‘Slick’ Osborne Scholarship in 2017, the Helpmann Academy Jazz Award for Top Drums Undergraduate in 2017, the Helpmann Academy Mike Stewart Memorial Award in 2017, the Helpmann Academy Jazz Award for Top Overall Graduate in 2018 and Helpmann Academy Award for Jazz 2020, among many others. Alexander has also had the opportunity to share the stage with several renowned performers including Ralph Nader, Hugh Sheridan, and international cabaret stars Bridget Everett and Rueben Kaye, and has performed at events such as WOMADelaide, Adelaide Fringe and Cabaret Festivals, and the Australia’s Ultimate Drummers Weekend. Flood has performed with renowned artists including Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Marquis Hill, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Vivian Sessoms, Kate Ceberano, Nicholas Buc, as well as performing in 20+ countries on tour in 2019. Alexander plays regularly around Adelaide in several jazz and contemporary music ensembles, including his own trio ER@SER DESCRIPTION. In 2017 Alexander completed his Bachelor of Music: Jazz Performance degree at the University of Adelaide, graduating top of his year. Alex released his debut album HEARTBEAT through Stretch Music (via Ropeadope Records) in 2020, having worked closely with his mentor, 5x Grammy nominee Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah on the project. Alex is currently finishing up his sophomore album The Space Between, set to release late 2021, featuring a conglomerate of international artists. Music: Into "Band It About" theme, written and recorded by Catherine Lambert & Michael Bryant. Outro "FIVE" is a single by ER@SER DESCRIPTION which was released in 2020. Links: MEINL Stick & Brush Artist https://meinlstickandbrush.com/en/artists/alexander-flood-a24938.html Website: https://alexanderfloodmusic.com.au/ Apple Music: https://apple.co/2KIOdW5 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexanderfloodmusic/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/alexander_flood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FLOODaDIDDLE If you would like to help support this independent podcast: https://paypal.me/banditabout?locale.x=en_AU Review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/band-it-about-podcast-series-985443/reviews/63027 Contact: banditabout17@gmail.com Follow: https://www.facebook.com/BAND-It-ABOUT-Podcast-Series-103410885324059/ https://www.instagram.com/banditaboutpodcastseries/?hl=en https://twitter.com/DiSpillane BAND IT ABOUT is Free to listen to on All Major Podcast Listening Platforms. If you have enjoyed listening, Please Share the link with your friends who enjoy music interviews. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dianne-spillane/message