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Darryl Alexander: Morning Calls

by La-Faithia White
May 25, 2026

Jazz artist, producer, and composer Darryl Alexander Sr. began developing his skills as a musician in his school band playing trombone, tuba, and drums. Alexander began his recording career with his debut release titled Coast to Coast (1992) followed by 17th Street (1995), both on the Prestige jazz label.  “Writing Our Story" opens with a slow, reflective tenor saxophone melody from Jeff Kashiwa. As Ken Karsh enters on rhythm guitar, the composition begins to unfold with a sense ...