Brooke Alford Brings the Violin to Jazz Music
- Alford was born in Aberdeen, North Carolina. With the help of her creative parents, she began taking dance classes at the age of three. She started studying the piano at the age of five, and then began studying the violin. Her parents’ extensive collection of vinyl LP’s included Soul, Funk, Classical, Gospel, and Jazz; which gave her lots of inspiration.
- By the time she was in high school, the violin was her primary focus. She attended Florida State University’s college of music. While there, she played with world-renowned jazz violinist, Regina Carter’s Atlanta Jazz Festival master class, where she received high compliments of her skillful playing. She received her Bachelor of Music degree Cum Laude in Violin Performance.
- In 2007, she made her debut as a recording artist with the self-produced album, “Expressions”. In all, she produced four albums through her own independent label. In 2018, she went national with her Smooth Jazz single, "Closer", which featured award-winning International Recording Artist, Bob Baldwin. She was nominated in 2022 as a “Breakout Artist” by Smooth Jazz Network.
- Alford has toured with legendary music icon Stevie Wonder, and was an opening act for The Whispers, India.Arie, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Peabo Bryson, Najee and Will Downing.
- In addition to recording and touring, Alford is also an educator in teaching the violin to students, and advocates sustaining global music education programs, partnering with Henry For Music, Inc. of Henry County, GA, Alabama State University, and The Brooke Alford Violin and Viola Studies Program.
- Her latest release, “Heaven on Earth”, features Bob Baldwin and Grammy-nominee Reggie Hines.
- Outside of music, Alford prioritizes health, fitness, and holistic living. She was a former body building competitor and competitive 5k/10k runner, and advocates for women and musicians’ wellness through workshops which incorporate healthy nutritional guidance, empowering affirmations, breathing techniques for stress relief, and fitness tips on and off the stage.
- In her spare time, Alford loves to read, learn, bask in nature and the sun, embrace self-awareness for daily growth, spend time with her loving family, and enjoy nourishing plant-based and vegan cuisine.
- She currently makes her home in Atlanta, Georgia.
- For more information, go to brookealfordviolin.com.
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