Alex Fox (born October 18, 1953) is a

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. Fox was born and raised in

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, where he was inspired by a broad range of artists ranging from

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. Fox later received a scholarship to train with the director of the

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Symphony Orchestra, an opportunity which signaled the start of his career as a conductor, teacher and composer. It was during this time that Fox honed his own unique style which blended, according to his official biography, "classical rumba" Fox moved to

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, in 1981 where he quickly established himself as a noted local artist in the

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area. In the 1990s, Alex's performances at the Breakerwater Hotel, South Beach, were so popular that the crowds stopped traffic. His first album, ''To The Gypsies'', was an independent production under his own label, Coco Musical, Inc. The album met with critical and commercial success worldwide, leading to the release of six more albums. Highlights of his career include: *A performance for US President

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in 1997 *Work as a session musician on the

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release, ''La Carretera'' *Opening act at the

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Amphitheatre in 1999 for Tito Puente *Featured act at the 2000

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Jazz Festival in

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Fox's latest endeavor is the formation of the Fox Trio, featuring his sons Sebastian and David.

Discography

Studio albums

*''To The Gypsies'' (1994) *''Fly Away'' (1995) *''Malagueña'' (1996) *''C'est La Vie'' (1997) *''Personality'' (1998) *''Guitar On Fire'' (1999) *''Fox Trio'' (2001) (Alex Fox & Sons Sebastian & David) *''Influences'' (2006)

Video albums

*''Guitars On Fire - Alex Fox in Concert'' (2012); DVD

References

External links

AlexFox.com
, Alex Fox Official Website {{DEFAULTSORT:Fox, Alex Flamenco guitarists Argentine guitarists Argentine male guitarists Musicians from Buenos Aires Living people 1953 births People from North Miami Beach, Florida

Discography

Studio albums

Video albums

See also

References

External links