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Alexander McCabe is a saxophonist and composer. Originally from Boston, he has been performing in and around New York City since the 1980s. Alexander was a featured soloist with the Ray Charles Orchestra, played with the George Coleman Octet and was an original member, and toured with the Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban big band.

Alexander has also played with Danny Aiello, Harold Mabern, Clifford Jordan, George Coleman Jr., Maurio Bauza, the Pointer Sisters and Nancie Banks, among others.

Many of his compositions are featured on film and television. Click the IMDB link to see his credits.

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Shake It Off [2023]
New from McKendo, Alexander's Ska Jazz group with Osho Endo, a cover of Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off."


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Children's Songs [2023]
Alexander's EP of children's songs. Three sung by 6-year-old Miori Endo, and a parents lullaby sung separately by siblings Daniele and Robi Hager.


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Cuba Bella [2023]
Spanish Language songs with lyrics by Alexander's wife Maritza McCabe. Featuring the amazing singing Hager Siblings: Robi, Daniele, and Johnny, with Enrique Haneine [Piano], Chris Haney [Bass], and Ernesto Abreu [Percussion].

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Body & Soul [2021]
Four McCabe originals plus the classic standard "Body and Soul" and John Coltrane's "Countdown." Paul Odeh [Piano], Ugonna Okegwo [Bass] and Craig Wuepper [Drums].

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I'd Prefer [2020]
Featuring George Coleman and Anne McCabe. Seven originals by Alexander and a new version of Janet Jackson's "Together Again."

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McKendo2! [2018]
The second release from McKEndo, Alexander's Ska Jazz group, with Osho Endo on Trumpet.

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McKendo! [2015]
The first CD from McKEndo, Alexander's Ska Jazz group, with Osho Endo on Trumpet.

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This is Not a Pipe [2014]
Duets with Pianist Paul Odeh. 5 Originals and 3 classic standards!

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Soundview [2013]
Alexander's Group "Soundview" a western classical/jazz wind ensemble.

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"Bird's 90th Birthday Concert" [2013]
Recorded live on the 90th anniversary of the birth of Charlie Parker, McCabe joins fellow alto sax man Andrew Beals, along with guitarist John Hart, bassists Jon Burr and Darryl Johns, and drummer Steve Johns in two sets of Parker's music. This two CD set was produced by Mark Morganelli and released on the 1201 Music label.

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"Quiz" [2010]
5 compositions from McCabe plus two Jazz standards.  Recorded December 2009, April 2010 in NYC

Uri Caine [Piano], Ugonna Okegwo [Bass], Greg Hutchinson [Drums], Rudy Royston [Drums]

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"The Round" [2005]

Joe Barbato [Piano/Accordion], Ugonna Okegwo [Bass], Steve Johns [Drums]

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"Manhattan Operations" [2001]
Duets. Recorded in New York City in 2000. WAMCO 2001

Alexander McCabe [Alto Saxophone]
Joe Barbato [Piano]

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