ALEX SNYDMAN – 9PM & 11PM

Drummer Alex Snydman launched himself onto the modern jazz landscape with his debut album entitled Fortunate Action which released in 2013.  Alex explains his inspiration behind the project: “Fortunate Action is a term that to me symbolizes the positive ripples that echo out when we listen to our inner voice.  Sometimes this intuition we are all imbued with is telling us to make a difficult decision, but it seems that it is always directing us towards a path of Love.”   Down Beat Magazine states “Snydman’s debut recalls the heartland approach of Brian Blade’s Fellowship Band” while All About Jazz declares “Fortunate Action deserves serious attention from critics and fans alike.”  This sentiment is echoed by EJAZZ NEWS saying “Alex Snydman has offered the listening public a new level of sound, with accolade-blanketed reactions” and Brent Black of Critical Jazz declaring the album as “One of the best for 2013…4.5 Stars…on point in every possible fashion.”

Alex has performed at major jazz clubs and festivals on the East and West Coasts as a leader and sideman.  He has shared the stage with artists such as Grammy winner Charles Neville, Larry Koonse, Grace Kelly, Avery Sharpe, Joe Sanders, Felipe Salles, Miro Sprague, Tatum Greenblatt, Chris Pattishall, Josh Johnson, Carl Clements, Geoff Vidal and many more.  He is currently pursuing his Masters in Jazz Performance at The California Institute of the Arts, while maintaining a bi-coastal performance schedule.

Alex brings his new Los Angeles based trio featuring the talents of pianist Brian Havey and bassist Tyler Heydolph to their third appearance at Twins Jazz Club!