Brooke "Viosocalist" Alford

Brooke Viosocalist Alford - Promo DVD part 1

Brooke Viosocalist Alford - Promo DVD part 2

Known for her rich, warm-bodied tone and excellent facility on the violin, The “Viosocalist”, Brooke Alford immediately draws her audience to her sound. Her electrifying energy and presence instantly command the stage. With a musical background rooted in the European Classical tradition and influenced by the innovative world of Jazz and R&B, Brooke is ready to explore new heights of musical artistry.What does Brooke’s title, “Viosocalist”, mean? A “Viosocalist” is a violin player whose playing soulfully sings on the violin. This is an original title that was inspired by Atlanta Executive Producer, Doug Brown in 2007. Brooke delivers a unique expression of soulful, yet smooth vocal qualities on the violin.Early in Brooke’s musical journey, artists such as Leila Josefowicz, Regina Carter, “Stuff” Smith, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, as well as her music teachers, friends, and mentors had an enormous influence in shaping her musical mind. The fruit of her life’s musical journeys and adventures is creatively reflected throughout her debut album, “Expressions.” This unique collection of original compositions and arrangements reveals a fresh, contemporary approach to the violin through jazz, classical, R&B and more.On the Atlanta music scene, Brooke has performed with National Recording Smooth Jazz Saxophonist, Antoine Knight and The Sophisticated Strings String Quartet. Brooke has also shared the stage with jazz and funk violinist, Michael Ward; “Atlanta’s Electric Violinist”, Ken Ford; nationally recognized hip-hop violinist, Ashanti Floyd a.k.a “The Mad Violinist”; The HudsonOnBass Band, and National Recording Jazz Trumpeter, Joey Summerville.Brooke holds a BM degree in Violin Performance from Florida State University.