A-Train Live!

A-train Live! Is a dynamic full sounding three piece trio. With arrangements and parts that allows for guest artist when needed. Alexander Boynton Jr., is the bandleader and music director.

A-train Live! Was formed in the summer of 2009 this concept morphed out of the ‘Alexander’s ‘R&B’ Orchestra’ and the ‘TV Show Band’.

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Inspired by bandleaders like Marcus Miller, Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington and George Duke. These role models helped Alexander to bring his style of composition and arrangements to the stage. Working with producer Jeff Lorber and other artist helped to develop a musical voice. “It’s all about professionalism and your craft”. His audience is one of the driving forces in this creativity.

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With R&B and gospel overtones A-train Live! soul-jazz style grooves from the bottom up where jazz, blues and gospel meet. Drawing from artist like Jimmy Smith, Lee Morgan, Cannoball Adderley and George Benson to name a few. A-train Live! Starts with a strong bass then with great playing from Dan Graham (piano), then a great groove from Craig White (Drums), together we do a brilliant job of folding R&B and gospel flavors into an effort to appeal to a broad audience. A-train Live! Has a regular slot at the Blue Martini Jazz Café.

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Musicians in A-train Live! are:

Dan Alexander Graham-Keyboards Chris White-Drums Alexander Boynton Jr. –All Basses

(Guest Artist) Nick Apivor-Vibes, percussion and extra keys

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Press Clipping for Alexander Boynton Jr. (A-train)

“The material here is rousing, strong, and shows Boynton’s confidence in making what some have found to be a somewhat difficult task, an easy transition from one genre to an- other. It also shows his competency as a writer, as well. Of course, his R&B/gospel roots don’t hurt at all. This is one to expect to be on the charts quickly and for a while. – Ronald Jackson” Smooth Jazz Vibes http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/2011/02/what-were-liste-55.html

“…song that sounds like the police (Message in the bottle). The forelast track 'Lots of Money' is a heavy funk track with a great bass solo by Alexander. It has some chinese in- fluences? Alexander, xiexie (Pronounced Che Che is Chinese for Thank you) for this su- perb album. Mark Berbiers”

“P E T E R * B O E H I Alexander Boynton Jr. - Doo Bee Doo Bop “This album is a sensational slice of smooth jazz, where did this bass player hide until now? Every song is a winner, and guest players like Jeff Lorber, Paul Jackson Jr., Tony Maiden, Rick Braun, Phil Perry, Jeff Golub, Mi- chael Thompson, Tony Moore and Lenny Castro indicate top-notch musicianship. One of the best releases of recent times!” http://www.smoothvibes.com/movabletype/archives/ cat_in_our_cd_players_this_month.html

“Alexander's pumpin' bass together with the synth sounds, guitar licks, and piano work by mister Lorber makes 'Frisky Boogaloo' a favorite. The album’s title track 'Doo Bee Doo Bop' is another mid-temp smooth jazz tune with the well know instruments it even got a great bass lick in it (too short).

Starportrait” “This smooth jazz album is timeless. It's created in 20 but could have been recorded in the late eighties. The first tune 'Beyond the Gate' is a smooth jazz track filled with even jazzy trumpet on a bass filled groove. Track 'So Long Ago' is an instrumental smooth jazz track with that typical 'Miles' trumpet sound.” Songs

Photo Alex Boynton  Kate- Jazz tune written for Annie Kate Boynton

 Beyond the Gate- jazz tune written for King Kong

 Laughter- jazz tune written for anyone with a funny laugh

 Movie Bass Song- wrote for a webisode

 Hitchcock- jazz tune written for Alfred Hitchcock

 Jingles- Wes Montgomery

 Sax-o-Loco- Kenny G

 Dinorah, Dinorah- Ivan Lins

 At the Mambo Inn- Mario Bauza, Bobby Woodlen

 Groove in You- Walter Beasley

 Red Clay- Freddie Hubbard

 Miles Davis- High Speed Chase

 London Lowdown- Ronny Jordan

 Mr. Magic- Grover Washington Jr and more… Bio - Alexander

Photo Alex Boynton If silky smooth is your preferred musical texture, then Alexander Boynton Jr.’s got just the audio flow. An established American/Canadian smooth jazz artist, Boynton Jr. is a bassist, composer and producer who has played with some well-known musicians around the world. And with his first solo album Doo Bee Doo Bop, he is primed to take listeners on a jazz-filled journey where fresh melodies lead to intimate connections.

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Boynton Jr. spent his formative years mov- ing church-goers in Los Angeles to the spirit of gospel music before migrat- ing to Vancouver’s milder climes and joining forces with iconic Canadian rocker and producer Bob Rock and The Payola$ in the 1980s. He has opened for the likes of Bryan Adams, Super Tramp and Duran Duran, but has never lost his R&B gospel roots, infusing his music with the sounds that shaped his soul. On Doo Bee Doo Bop, Boynton Jr. is joined by a talented team including producer Jeff Lorber, who brought in the likes of Paul Jack- son Junior, Tony Maiden (Rufus), Rick Braun, Phil Perry, Jeff Golub, Michael Thompson, Tony Moore and Lenny Castro. Lead by Boynton Jr.’s smooth grooves and melodic bass, the ensemble pulls together an experience you’ll be sure to keep on repeat all night long to the early morn.