The Alexander Agency, based in Cologne, Germany, is an internationally operating Funk/Soul/Jazz & World music-related music agency, specialised in booking and tour-managing artists.
Coordinated by drummer Alex Bernath, the agency strives to build bridges between a diverse collective of World-Wide artists, promoters and other European booking agents.All together exploring new relationships while maintaining a high standard of musicianship and entertainment, the Alexander Agency thrives on love, trust and good energy.
Ray Greene (USA)
-Rnb/Soul/Funk
(Santana/Tower of Power lead vocalist & trombonist)
Born and raised in Georgia within the deep musical traditions of the Gospel Church and in the shadows of many of the great soul and R&B legends of our time, Ray Greene developed his unique skill as a vocalist within this environment, having absorbed the spiritual passion and outstanding musicianship that surrounded him.
Throughout his diverse and innovative career, Ray Greene has performed and recorded with luminaries such as Aretha Franklin, the Isley Brothers and Natalie Cole, as well as being an essential contributor to the renowned soul fusion outfit Tower Of Power. Ray is also a key member and lead male vocalist in the band of guitar legend Carlos Santana. Now with the new album entitled Stay, Ray Greene showcases his enthralling musical prowess, by pouring his heart and soul into a collection of deeply personal and emotionally stirring songs that perfectly represent his exceptional artistic abilities.
Stay is an album that harks back to the days of artists such as Sam Cooke and Otis Reading, who delivered such power and determination in their approach to singing their classic material.
The tour features Jhonson Francois on keys (USA), Jonas Vogelsang on guitar (DE), Szymon Justynski on bass,and Alex Bernath on drums (DE)
https://raygreene.com
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booking periods: June, July August, October 2025
Maya Fadeeva (DE)- Jazz/reggae/pop
"One of the freshest albums this spring " MDR Kultur
Maya Fadeeva’s music is an eclectic mix of styles and moods, full of surprises, catchy melodies, jazz flavor and hot groove. It’s a joyful and empowering flow that doesn’t conform to fashion or convention. As a singer, songwriter and producer Maya Fadeeva allows her creativity to seep into her work, creating exceptional and one-of-a-kind tunes. Her smoky voice is the protagonist, and the audience her captive listener.
In 2018 Maya Fadeeva released her stand out debut album “Chamëleon”. Celebrated in the press as “diamond” and “one of the biggest highlights of the year”, “Chamëleon” dazzled a worldwide radio audience. Her second album, “That’s My Style” was released in June 2021.
https://www.maya-fadeeva.com
Maïa Barouh (FR/JP)- folk/rock/jazz
The French-Japanese sensation
Franco-Japanese singer, flutist, songwriter and arranger.
Maïa is a unique artist who mixes ancestral Japanese chants with rap, groove, electro and chanson with great freedom.
One of her particularities is her great vocal technique - largely unknown to the general public and coming from an island in the south of Japan - which she combines with her percussive and insolent transverse flute.
After an 11-year career in Japan, a meeting and collaboration with the famous producer Martin Meissonnier brought her to Paris to produce the album “Kodama”, which took her all over Europe for 5 years, before preparing her brand-new project “AIDA”: an album evoking her Franco-Japanese identity through lyrics and sound.
With her vast experience of the stage, her madness, her volcanic energy and her boundless musicality, Maïa Barouh takes us to the heart of her roots, where melancholy and trance, percussion and electronic music, rap and ancestral songs rub shoulders, and captures the audience with her voice that takes you by the gut.
Rüdiger Baldauf Quartet (DE)-jazz
The renowned studio musician is both an author and producer:
He compiled his extensive experience in a "Trumpet Guide," which became a bestseller in the "Textbooks" category.
As a teacher, Baldauf worked for ten years at the Cologne University of Music, Aachen Department, and as a guest lecturer at the Folkwang University of Music in Essen.
For 13 years, he was the trumpet player for Stefan Raab's TV show "TV Total" and the Heavytones. Previously, he was a member of the legendary "United Jazz & Rock Ensemble," playing with Ray Charles, Seal, Jamie Cullum, Michael Buble, James Brown, Lionel Richie, Barbra Streisand, Gentleman, and others.
His first studio album was released in 2010 and charted for several weeks.
This was followed by a play-along album with Voggenreiter Verlag and his own CD productions: "Trumpet Night," "Vocal Night," and "Jackson Trip" on Mons Records.
His album "Strawberry Fields," released in December 2020, a homage to the Beatles' brilliant songs, reached number 1 in the JPC Jazz Charts in January 2021.
As a soloist, he and his band can also be seen live at festivals and club tours, including with Max Mutzke and with international guests from the jazz scene such as Nils Landgren, Billy Cobham, Eric Marienthal, and Jeff Lorber.
Website:
https://www.ruedigerbaldauf.de/
Larry Braggs
(USA) Grammy nominated
RnB-Funk-Soul
(The Temptations/Tower Of Power)
Grammy-nominated artist Larry Braggs, lead vocalist for the legendary soul band Tower of Power for 14 years and most recently the lead singer of The Temptations, is passionate, powerful, and spiritual.
Now as a solo artist, he is becoming one of the most sought-after singers in the business. Having one of the most notable voices of our times, he is known for being one of the music industry’s workhorses. With a vocal range of over three octaves, Larry commands the stage like no other.
Larry has provided vocals for greats like David Sanborn, Bob James and Marcus Miller, just to name a few. Larry has recorded over 25 CDs and his voice can be heard as a featured artist with other artists such as The Winans, the late George Duke, and many others. As a classically trained tenor, Larry attributes his ability and work ethic to his family and teachers who believed in him early on. Larry believes the messages we send out in our music are a great responsibility… “Music can set moods, but words are even more powerful. They can change a life for the better or worse; better is always better!”
Currently, Larry is hard at work writing, recording, and thrilling audiences
nationally as well as internationally. In his new show “Tower of Power’s Own
Temptation – Honoring the Legacy” Larry pays tribute to the two groups that
made him the dynamic performer he is today, Braggs’ superb vocal abilities
and electrifying stage presence make him a truly extraordinary entertainer.
Claus Hessler CH3 (DE)
Claus Hessler's "CH3" - the band led by exceptional drummer Claus Hessler - stands for a unique musical chemistry and the special connection between the three musicians in this power trio: Paul Gehrig, Thomas Langer, and Claus Hessler share a long-standing friendship that goes far beyond music.
CH3 masterfully blends complex rhythmic and harmonic structures with memorable, accessible themes.
The trio combines the innovative rhythmic architecture of bandleader
Claus Hessler's drumming with Thomas Langer's sophisticated guitar parts and the sonic landscapes created by Paul Gehrig's
Moog sound design.
The musical synergy of these three international talents results in a thrilling interplay at the highest level - a creative melting pot that explores the intersections of jazz, fusion, electronic, and contemporary music.
With their joint project FLUX, a Hammond trio of a different kind, they have already made waves. Now, with CH3, they continue their musical journey - this time with a fresh approach and new means.
Marion & Sobo Band (FR/DE/PL/USA)
Gypsy Jazz -Swing
MARION & SOBO BAND
has brand new songs to share with audiences and proves that
handmade, acoustic music can not only be delicate, contemplative and colorful, but also highly
energetic and powerful,
even without drums!
The multilingual vocalist Marion Lenfant-Preus
(FR/USA), the guitarist Alexander „Sobo“ Sobocinski (DE/PL) and their band shuttle back and forth
with fascinating lightness between vocal gypsy jazz, swing, and sonorities from France to the
Balkans - with songs in French, English, Spanish, German and Romanes, with a present-day take
on swinging vibes combined with expressive melodies and improvisation.
The stage is their home
and for over 13 years now, these musicians and travelers have been connecting to cross-
generational and cross-cultural audiences through their music with much charm, humor, fresh
energy, authenticity and striking enthusiasm.
MORE: https://marionandsobo.com/
Leona Berlin (DE) -RnB
Female RnB from Germany
Above all, Leona Berlin’s music is authentic. It’s a dedication to curiosity and profundity and a refreshing change from mainstream culture. Of course, every piece of her heavenly delightful alternative soul is self-written and self-produced. Her work is an intoxicating blend of hip hop, r&b and a wide range of contemporary influences.Following her debut with Warner Music in 2018, Leona collaborated with iconic artists suchas Snoop Dogg, Ray Angry (The Roots) and Casey Benjamin(Robert Glasper Experiment). Her second album titled "Change" (2021) features contributions from NYC rapper Stimulus and keyboardist Rob Araujo earning a spot on the "German Record CriticsAward" bestlist. In 2023, she appeared on Gregory Hutchinson’s album DA BANG with several tracks, a collaboration that testifies to her incredible musical range as a singer, songwriter and producer.Leona's latest release is „BRIGHTER DAY“, the fourth single in the lead-up to her highly anticipated new album, which will be released in 2025.Fall into abundant states of bliss while listening to the crystal clear yet profoundly charismatic voice of this young and greatly promising artist who never gets tired of speaking up for empowerment and unity.
The Preda Phenomenon (RO)
folk/classical/jazz
“Marius (born '77 in Bucharest) is often described as the best cimbalom player in the world, both in jazz and classical music, although he is also a virtuoso on 8 other instruments.
He is regularly invited by the grand master Arturo Sandoval to his week-long NYC sessions at the Blue Note, as well as world-famous orchestras.
With his young & incredibly talented sons Eduard (21, piano) & Thomas (23, bass) they form "The Preda Phenomenon"
This base of a quartet is crossing musical and improvisational borders beyond imagination.
Preda has shared the stage with many renowned artists in the world of music:
Greats like: Arturo Sandoval, Dennis Chambers, Mike Stern, Vladimir Cosma and Didier Lockwood
Marius Preda was born in Bucharest (1977) into a family of musicians.
At the age of four, Marius received a special gift from his grandmother: a big, wooden trapezoidal box on 4 legs with metal strings stretched across its top: a Cimbalom.
Ever since, Preda fell in love with the instrument and dedicated all his time practicing and playing the exotic instrument. Because of his unique and charismatic playing, Preda has become the first cimbalom player in the history who has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls, festivals and jazz clubs in the world.
--Marius Preda- Cimbalom, violin, piano, vibraphone, accordeon, double bass, harmonica, percussion, trumpet
--Eduard Preda- piano
--Thomas Preda- bass
--Alex Bernath- drums
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Based: Netherlands, Germany
The Free Label (CA) -Soul
Unique six piece Funk Band from Toronto, Canada
The Free Label comprises six multi-instrumentalists and vocalists from Toronto, Canada. Their music is a unique fusion of 70s disco, 90s R&B, and high-energy funk, resulting in a captivating, dance-focused show.
Their 2019 single "All Night" propelled them to new heights, enabling them to tour internationally. Since then, they have independently toured Europe, North America, and Australia, garnering fans along the way.
Noteworthy Canadian festival appearances include Mariposa Folk Festival, Canadian Music Week, Wapiti, and the Calgary Stampede, where they opened for internationally acclaimed artists T-Pain, Aqua, and Lupe Fiasco. They have sold out shows nationwide, from Montreal to Vancouver.
The Free Label's 2023 European tour included performances in the Netherlands, England, and Luxembourg, where they opened for legendary soul group Incognito and R&B/Jazz virtuoso Mono Neon.
In the studio, the band has collaborated with Grammy-nominated artists such as saxophonist Braxton Cook, featured on their 2022 release "Shine," and Grammy-nominated producer Aaron Paris (Drake, Kanye West, Kali Uchis), who composed and recorded strings for their latest single, "Real Love."
The Free Label's natural chemistry and captivating live performances have made them instant favorites with audiences worldwide. Their blend of technical prowess and crowd engagement leaves a lasting impression on concert-goers everywhere. This band will get you moving.
Milen Kirov Quintet (BG/DE) -Balkan Fusion
Milen Kirov Quintet is a new project of the award-winning Bulgarian-American pianist and composer. It is comprised of some of the best and most sought-after jazz musicians in Germany and Europe. In this band, Milen has blended his musical vision with the individual talents of the musicians in an exciting electric fusion of cultures bridging the old and the new, east and west, Europe & America. Deep grooves, fiery odd meter rhythms, sleek modal melodies, and virtuosic improvisations come together into a unique and exciting contemporary jazz sound. The Quintet recorded their first EP (set to be released later in 2025) in November, 2024 at High Tide Studios outside Cologne, Germany.
The band:
Milen Kirov - keyboards/compositions
Jakob Manz - alto sax
Bob Vogston - guitar/mixing & mastering
Marius Goldhammer - bass
Alex Bernath - drums
Website: https://www.milenkirov.net/mk5
Sol Pereyra (ARG/MEX) -Worldbeats
Born in Argentina, Mexican by choice, Sol started her career as a solo singer in Mexico in 2009.
In 2001 she founded the multi-faceted band “LOS COCINEROS” (The Cooks) in Argentina, with whom she recorded 7 albums and participated in shows and festivals in South America. In 2008 she was invited by Mexican singer JULIETA VENEGAS on occasion of her MTV Unplugged, and later she joined her band and world tours for 5 years. She has also been invited as featured artist by Carla Morrison, Natalia Lafourcade and Kinky.
In 2009 she settled in Mexico, where she started her solo career, where she recorded and edited 4 albums: “Bla Bla Bla” (2009), “Comunmixta” (2011), “Tírame agua”(2014) y “Prendete” (2017).
In 2018 she came back to Argentina and in the next year she recorded and edited her 5th studio álbum “RESISTO” produced by “El Chavez”, artwork made by well known designer “Dr Alderete”. Song “Antireversa” (featuring Domenican trío MULA), was nominated as best urban music collaboration in Gardel Awards 2019. Those albums were followed by the singles: “De aquí pa’ allá” (performed in one chapter of LA CASA DE LAS FLORES, NETFLIX popular series), “Amanece” and “Metamorfosis” (along with Julieta Venegas).
These 5 albums have been presented by Sol in many stages in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Panama, El Salvador, Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Spain, France, Italy and the USA. She has also participated in famous international festivals such as Vive Latino, Cosquín Rock, Ariano Folk Festival, SXSW, Carnaval de Olinda, Capital Festival, Baradero Rock and SIM, among others.
This artist was three times nominee for Gardel Awards: for her album “Tirame agua” (2014), her single “Antireversa” (2019) and as Best Alternative Pop Album for “Resisto” (2020). In 2019 she was awarded with Jerónimo Luis Cabrera Prize 2019, for her social, supportive and sharing engagement in Cordoba community, Argentina.
Recently, she was summoned up to join Soda Stereo “Canción Animal” 30th Anniversary Tribute, along with well known performers such as Pedro Aznar, Lisandro Aristimuño, Conociendo Rusia and El Kuelgue, among others.
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The Pairs (CA) -Folk
The sibling harmonies
This Internationally touring band of celebrated songwriters greet every stage with a genuine, quirky presence and unbottled chemistry. Their sibling harmonies and familial banter quickly connect them to their audience. Whether The Pairs are playing an intimate house concert or a sold-out show at a Performing Arts Centre, these classically trained vocalists make it their mission to employ three-part harmony and honest storytelling as the mighty tools that soften and connect us. The Pairs will release their fourth studio album in sthe pring 2025. This record aims to encapsulate the authentic, minimalistic, and acoustic style performances the trio has become known for.
Wojtek Justyna TreeOh!
(PL/PT/AT/DE)
Funk on the bottom, Worldjazz on top
Wojtek Justyna and his TreeOh! fuse the energy of funk-jazz, the colors and rhythms of world music with fresh sonic explorations. Formed in Holland by Polish guitar player Wojtek Justyna who is recognized for his sound and versatility, the band consists of members from different parts of Europe: from Austria, bassist Daniel Lottersberger whose heavy groove is supported by a true festival of rhythm courtesy of funk drummer extraordinaire Alex Bernath, from Germany, and Portuguese percussion wizard Diogo Carvalho who also commands the Moog synthesizer. This gives Wojtek a thick, rich base for his singing, melodic guitar phrases to float on top of.
https://www.wojtekjustyna.com/index.php/tree-oh/
RADIUS (DE) -Funk/pop
Radius is one of the hottest German funk bands and has been rocking the stages with their energetic and distinctive music for over ten years. One of the funkiest horn sections in the country meets groovy keyboard sounds and the twangy groove of the guitar here. With a mix of backbeat and funky basslines, their music goes straight to the heart and the hips.
For their latest album "Tight Game," the two band leaders, Jonas Vogelsang and Stefan Rey, have enriched their funky songs with influences from soul, jazz, and pop. The two Cologne-based musicians have become a permanent part of the German jazz and pop scene and have gathered friends around them for Radius who function together like a well-oiled machine. As a purely instrumental band, they manage to bring an explosion of feel-good vibes and high-energy horn and guitar riffs to the stage. Everything is subordinated to the groove, sometimes reminiscent of Stevie Wonder and Vulfpeck, sometimes a mixture of Bob Marley and Herbie Hancock. With their catchy funky sound, Radius has made a name for themselves in the music scene and has played at renowned festivals such as the Leverkusener Jazztage and the Bonn Stadtgarten Concerts in recent years.
The members of the band are all experienced and sought-after musicians in the German and European music scenes. They have already performed with greats such as Chris Potter, the WDR Big Band, Die Fantastischen Vier, Heavytones, the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, Becca Stevens, Bob Mintzer, Tom Gaebel, Jamal Thomas, and Jeff Cascaro, bringing this experience to every Radius performance. If you're looking for an unforgettable musical experience that is both danceable and emotionally touching, you should definitely not miss a Radius show.
https://radiusgroove.com
Elisabeth
Lohninger (USA/AT)- jazz
The passionate vocal acrobat
With "a voice to that makes you melt", New York City based vocalist Elisabeth Lohninger has been enchanting audiences across the globe for many years. In this latest formation, her peerless musicality and distinctive velvet sound are completed by a stellar band: Walter Fischbacher's dazzling keyboards, Cliff Schmitt's shamanic bass grooves, and Alex Bernath's rhythmic intensity. Jazz, Funk, Fusion - all of it has its place in the sonic universe that is the Elisabeth Lohninger Band. The musical journey is a fierce one, so buckle up, surrender to the groove, and enjoy the ride!
http://www.lohninger.net/band/
Jamal Thomas
Band- RIP
Maceo Parker/ SOS Band drummer takes center stage
When you ask the multi-talented drummer/producer and composer of some of the worlds greatest Funk & R’n’Bformations why he’s turned his attention to singing… He will lay it down as such: ”To uplift this planet through music and lyrics to let love rule”. After 30 years of performing world wide with artists like Maceo Parker (James Brown, Prince), the SOS Band, ChuckLeavell (Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton) and producing team Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Janet Jackson, Pink) Jamal Thomas has seen the limelight long enough to know where the soul of music is born. And to give rhythm a voice just made sense. The Jamal Thomas Band is a jazz- influence d European funk group, combined with the R’n'B experience of the famous US Drummer from Macon, Georgia. It delivers a sensational mixture of old-school funk and new-school soul excitement and raw energy to groove you throughthe seat of your soul!
https://www.jamalthomasband.com
