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Dee Alexander is one of Chicago’s most gifted and respected female vocalist/songwriters.

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This Saturday's MJO show with Dee Alexander at Constellation Chicago will include a premiere of a song written by Dee's mentor "Light" Henry Huff and arranged by MJO's John Kornegay. Join us for this very special performance. Tickets are via our bio link or the bio at @constellationchicago. @deealexandermusic
#lighthenryhuff #jazzconcert #jazzoctet #jazzvocals #chicago #livejazz #premiere

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Dope vibes yesterday at the @narrowbridgeartsclub with the incredible Dee Alexander! @sunshinemango212
Shout to @budaflycreative for the video, always looking out! 🙏🏾

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🏆 🎟️ 🎤 Ticket Give-Away for "The Metropolitan Jazz Octet with Dee Alexander" at Constellation on Saturday, 10/24 at 8:30pm (18+). The first half pays tribute to Billie Holiday. After intermission, Dee Alexander performs her own compositions. Enter now at the link in our bio.

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The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) presents the first-ever Ubuntu Festival: “I AM BECAUSE WE ARE” Thur-Saturday October 22-24, 2026 5-9pm. Please see attached flyer for ticket information.

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Celebrating 100 years of Oscar Brown Jr at the 20th Hyde Park Jazz Festival with Maggie Brown, Africa Brown, Bruce Henry, Miguel delaCerna, Jeremiah Hunt and Charles Heath. Thank you to all who came out to celebrate with us, Kate Dumbleton, HPJF Organizers, Volunteers, Staff, Sound and the audience…Live Every Minute, Put yourself in it!!!!!!🎂💋❤️🙏🏿

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IT’S ALL ABOUT OBJ: DEE ALEXANDER AND BRUCE HENRY CELEBRATE THE MUSIC OF OSCAR BROWN, JR.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
TIME: 4:45PM - 5:45PM
VENUE: PICKENS STAGE. MIDWAY PLAISANCE AT SOUTH ELLIS AVE. With Miguel delaCerna, piano, Charles Heath , drums and Jeremiah Hunt, bass

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🗣️ ARTIST FEATURE!

It’s All About OBJ: Dee Alexander and Bruce Henry Celebrate the Music of Oscar Brown, Jr.

⭐ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
⭐ TIME: 4:45pm - 5:45 pm
⭐ VENUE: Pickens Stage. Midway Plaisance at South Ellis Ave.

Dee Alexander
Active across gospel, blues, R&B, spontaneous improvisation, world, and other styles, Dee Alexander has taken advantage of the richness of Chicago’s music scene while also participating in the storied experimental collective of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). She has received the 2020 Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Chicago Esteemed Artist Award, 2009 Chicago Tribune’s Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz award, and 2012 3Arts/Southwest Airlines Award in Music, and is a member of the 3Arts Artist Council.

Bruce A. Henry
Bruce A. Henry is a vocalist, composer, and educator whose three-and-a-half-octave range and genre-defying style have captivated audiences across five continents. Born in West Point, Mississippi and raised on Chicago’s West Side, Henry began singing at the age of five in a Baptist church. His early musical influences included the refined swing of Count Basie and Duke Ellington, both favorites of his pianist father.

The musicians:
Dee Alexander — vocals
Bruce Henry — vocals
Miguel de la Cerna — piano
Jeremiah Hunt — bass
Charles Heath IV — drums

🎶 More info at hydeparkjazzfestival.org

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Dr. Emma Dayhuff's Chicago Project connected Innovations and Lineage with her cast of allstars.

Dr. Emma Dayhuff, bass
Dee Alexander, vocals
Akenya Seymour, vocalist
Isaiah Collier, saxophone
Corey Wilkes, trumpet
Michael King, piano
Jonathan Pinson, drums

#JazzinChicago #ChicagoJazzFestival2026

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Unfortunately, Dee Alexander is still under the weather and won’t be able to join us for today’s 4pm and 8pm shows.

In her place the wonderful trumpeter, Gabriel Wade will be sitting in with Miguel de la Cerna, Jeremiah Hunt, and Charles Rick Heath IV.

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And what a date it was! 💥 Such a joy to have Chicago’s reigning queen DEE ALEXANDER and the Alexander McLean Project swing through. With Dee’s “musical engineer” John McLean on guitar, Runere Brooks on bass, and Quin Kirchner on drums. Thanks to venue co-hosts Gibson Music Hall (Appleton) and Great Northern Distilling (Stevens Point). @deealexandermusic @sunshinemango212 #johnmclean @runerebrooks @quinkirchner @jazzcoterie @gibsonmusichall @greatnortherndistilling #wisconsinjazz #wiscojazz #jazzsinger #appleton #foxcities #foxvalley #stevenspoint #isyouisorisyouaintmybaby

Thanks to Mike O. for amazing footage!

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THIS WEEK > Chicago’s Queen of Soul, Blues & Jazz! • July 7 Appleton + July 8 Stevens Point • Info + Tkts JazzCoterie.com • The Alexander McLean Project > Legendary vocalist Dee Alexander with John McLean on guitar, Runere Brooks on bass, and Quin Kirchner on drums. Get your summer sizzling!

“The soul of Chicago jazz.” — Jazz Weekly

$35 General Admission | $55 Premium Seating | 50% Working Musicians | FREE Music Students | Info & Tickets at JazzCoterie.com

@deealexandermusic @sunshinemango212 #johnmclean @runerebrooks @quinkirchner @jazzcoterie @gibsonmusichall @greatnortherndistilling #wisconsinjazz #wiscojazz #midwestjazzcollective #appleton #stevenspoint #chicagoblues #chicagosoul #chicagojazz

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Outchea in these streets for the arts at @ccics_neiu with my Evolution Ensemble family as they stepped into the light performing the music of Light Henry Huff. Nervous system regulation achieved.

Dee Alexander, vocals
Kevin King II, reeds/flutes
Scott Hesse, guitar
Junius Paul, bass
Ernie Adams, drums

🌍🦋 #budaflife #artrepreneur #Igettocallthiswork #Igohardinmycity

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