b. 1954 in New York (New York)
THINK ABOUT IT
Severn
September 2001 / May 2003
Né à New York, il grandit dans Greenwich Village et s'installe à Los Angeles en 1979. Superbe guitariste au jeu fluide, Alex devient rapidement un sideman réputé. Il est tour à tour le guitariste de Coco Montoya, William Clarke ("Blowin' like hell"), Rod Piazza ("Blues in the dark") et Lester Butler. Il collabore aussi régulièrement avec son ami d'enfance Tad Robinson. A l'aube des années 2000, il démarre une carrière solo. Pour ce premier album, il s'entoure de trois chanteurs : Finis Tasby, Lynwood Slim et Tad Robinson. Dans un style West Coast, il délivre un excellent disque ponctué de belles réussites comme "Done got over it", "Let's start again", "I love the woman", "Walkin' and talkin'" ou les deux instrumentaux "Big time" et "Lexington express".
Born in New York City, he grew up in Greenwich Village and moved to Los Angeles in 1979. A superb guitarist with a fluid playing style, Alex quickly became a renowned sideman. He played guitar behind Coco Montoya, William Clarke ("Blowin' like hell"), Rod Piazza ("Blues in the dark") and Lester Butler. He also collaborated regularly with his childhood friend Tad Robinson. At the dawn of the 2000's, he launched a solo career. For this debut album, he joined forces with three singers : Finis Tasby, Lynwood Slim and Tad Robinson. In a West Coast style, he delivers an excellent album punctuated by great moments like "Done got over it", "Let's start again", "I love the woman", "Walkin' and talkin'" and the two instrumentals "Big time" and "Lexington express".
DON'T BE AFRAID TO GROOVE
Pepper Cake
November 2007
Association du guitariste américain Alex Schultz et de l'organiste autrichien Raphael Wressnig dans un album tout instrumental entre Blues et Jazz (mais aussi Soul-Funk). On trouve de bons moments plein de feeling comme "Mama and Papa", "It's your thing", "Jimmy Mac Groove", "Road to Detroit", "Let's stay together".
American guitarist Alex Schultz and austrian organist Raphael Wressnig team up for an all-instrumental album that blends Blues and Jazz (and also Soul-Funk). It features some great emotional moments like "Mama and Papa", "It's your thing", "Jimmy Mac Groove", "Road to Detroit", "Let's stay together".
SOUL GIFT
Pepper Cake
January - July 2011
Seconde association entre Alex Schultz et Raphael Wressnig dans une ambiance plus Soul. Entourés d'excellents musiciens et de deux chanteurs (Deitra Farr et Tad Robinson), ils délivrent un programme équilibré entre reprises et compositions originales. On apprécie dans ce disque consistant "All that I've got", "Double bubble", "Go now", "Tasty dish", "Cold bear", "Ain't nothing like the real thing" (chanté en duo par Deitra Farr et Tad Robinson), "Jellybread".
This is the second collaboration between Alex Schultz and Raphael Wressnig, with a more Soul sound. Backed by excellent musicians and two vocalists (Deitra Farr and Tad Robinson), they deliver a program well balanced between covers and original compositions. Highlights on this solid album include "All that I've got", "Double bubble", "Go now", "Tasty dish", "Cold bear", "Ain't nothing like the real thing" (a duet by Deitra Farr and Tad Robinson), "Jellybread".
CHICKEN BURRITO
Pepper Cake
November 2017
Cette fois, Raphael Wressnig (orgue) forme un trio avec Alex Schultz (guitare) et James Gadson (batterie) et propose un album Soul-Funk. On peut retenir dans ce court programme "Chunky thighs", "Nasty" ou "Get down with it" parmi les meilleurs moments.
This time, Raphael Wressnig (organ) forms a trio with Alex Schultz (guitar) and James Gadson (drums) to release a soul-funk album. Highlights from this short program include "Chunky thighs", "Nasty" and "Get down with it".
SOULFUL CHRISTMAS
Pepper Cake
2023
Un sympathique album de Noël aux accents Soul-Funk concocté par Raphael Wressnig et Alex Schultz qui mérite une écoute attentive.
A pleasant Christmas album with Soul-Funk accents concocted by Raphael Wressnig and Alex Schultz which deserves a careful listen.