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BIOGRAPHY
Balkan-born and Vancouver-based recording artist Kristian Alexandrov is an accomplished, versatile and sought after pianist, drummer, composer & producer with a burgeoning list of industry honours, high-profile collaborations and lauded international performances to his credit.
Originally from Sofia, Bulgaria, Kristian grew up in a family of musicians who revered and celebrated music. At just six years old, Kristian was accepted into the prestigious L. Pipkov School of Music where he completed twelve years of intense, comprehensive training as a pianist and percussionist. Kristian’s natural ability, extensive education and passion for performance enabled him to tour throughout most of Europe before he was out of his teens. HIs ability to effortlessly move between different musical styles has earned him a reputation as a leading figure in Canada's music scene, where he has been active since 1995.
Onstage Kristian has worked alongside some tremendous and renowned Canadian and International artists, including: Warren Hill, James Ehnes, Measha Brueggergosman, Jackie Richardson, Wycliffe Gordon, kd lang, The Tenors, Senator Tommy Banks, All Star Brass, Danny Nielsen, Order of Canada Big Band, Akaga, Tom Jackson and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks and Youth Singers of Calgary. Kristian is a long-standing musical director and collaborator for acclaimed trumpeter Jens Lindemann & Acoustic Soul recording artist Shannon Gaye.
As a featured and supporting artist, Kristian’s performance highlights include: Seongnam Opera House (Seoul, South Korea), Beijing Exhibition Center Theatre (Beijing, China), Eilat Chamber Music Festival (Eilat, Israel), Sochi Music Festival (Sochi, Russia), Cancun Jazz Festival (Cancun, Mexico), Bansko Jazz Festival (Bansko, Bulgaria), Bulgarian Embassy (Washington DC and New York, NY), Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony (Vancouver, BC), Vibrato’s Jazz (Los Angeles, CA), International Trumpet Guild (Grand Rapids, MI), Benaroya Hall (Seattle, WA) Koerner Hall (Toronto, ON) and National Arts Centre (Ottawa), and Montreal Jazz Festival (Montreal, QC).
Fuelled by innovation and artistic exploration, Kristian's expertise extends beyond performance into composition and production. He has composed award-winning music for film, television, dance and live theatre, showcasing his talent for creating emotionally resonant scores. As a recording artist, he has released two solo original CD's Funked Up Jazz and Akoustika, as well as Perched on the Edge of a Quarter Note, the soundtrack for Decidedly Jazz Danceworks touring production.
As a producer, Kristian is known for his keen ear and attention to detail, working with artists across a variety of genres. He's contributed to three Juno-nominated CD's: Lauren Spencer-Smith Unplugged Vol. 1 (2020), Order of Canada Soloists Sweet Canadiana (2017), and Jens Lindemann and Tommy Banks Legacy Live (2016). He's also a co-writer with Tate McRae for her RIAA gold-certified single One Day (2017).
