With the Navy Commodores on the National Mall

Big Band Jazz

I started singing with Big Bands in the Army when I joined the Jazz Knights Big Band/ West Point Band in 2009.  I retired in 2015 and since then have released two big band albums, (2021) Sky Blossom: Songs from my Tour of Duty and (2024) Jazz Republic: Taiwan, the United States and the Freedom of Swing. I have books available for 3-4 horn, 7-8 horn, big band, orchestra, and string quartet.

Alexis has appeared with the following Big Bands and Orchestras:

Boston Pops 
Detroit Symphony
Jazz Knights - Army
Jazz Ambassadors - Army
Navy Commodores - Navy
Texins Big Band
Helios Jazz Orchestra
Vermont Jazz Center Big Band
Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra
Conservatorio Puerto Rico Big Band
Prins Claus Conservatory Big Band (Holland)
Ball State University Big Band
California State University - Long Beach Big Band
University of South Florida Big Band
Amherst Jazz Orchestra
Taipei Jazz Orchestra (Taiwan)
Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
Phil Kiami Big Band
One More Once Big Band
Litchfield Jazz Orchestra
Bria Skonberg's Sisterhood of Swing
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Big Band

Big Band Albums

Jazz Republic: Taiwan, The United States, and the Freedom of Swing

Alexis Cole and the Taipei Jazz Orchestra

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This new big band album is the result of decades of cultural diplomacy. Renowned educator Dr. Gene Aitken, founded the Taipei Jazz Orchestra in the 1990's. Currently directed by world class saxophonist Cheng-yu Jimmy Lee, Read more

This new big band album is the result of decades of cultural diplomacy. Renowned educator Dr. Gene Aitken, founded the Taipei Jazz Orchestra in the 1990's. Currently directed by world class saxophonist Cheng-yu Jimmy Lee, they brought New York veteran vocalist Alexis Cole to Taiwan in 2023 for a festival performance and recording. Conducted by Dr. Gene Aitken

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    Common Ground 6:42
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    2. Begin the Beguine 8:28
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    Uptown Girl 2:49
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    4. I've Grown Accustomed To His Face 5:13
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    5. Bye Bye Blackbird 3:23
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    6. Here's That Rainy Day 4:13
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    7. Moon River 5:58
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    8. People Will Say We're In Love 5:06
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    9. Corcovado 3:53
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    Beyond The Sea 5:00
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    11. You Make Me Feel So Young 4:18
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Sky Blossom: Songs From My Tour of Duty

Alexis Cole

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Big Band CD featuring arrangements written by Scott Arcangel from my time serving in the Army's West Point Band

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    Joy Spring 5:18
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    Pure Imagination 6:30
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    How Long Has This Been Goin' On 5:09
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    All Blues 7:56
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    Estate 7:19
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    Across The Universe 5:24
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    Triste 6:32
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    How I Wish (Ask Me Now) 6:50
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    Social Call 3:25
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    New York State of Mind 4:07
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    Our Love Is Here To Stay 4:55
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    American Anthem 4:52
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