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Alex Frank is an Adjunct Instructor of Guitar at Western Colorado University and a jazz guitarist/composer based in Kansas City. He actively performs with his trio and quartet, including a two-year residency at the Green Lady Lounge and international tours in France (2021-2022) and Germany (2023). He received a Koch Cultural Trust Artist Grant in 2022 to produce his debut album "Reclaim" (release: November 17, 2023).
- BM in Jazz Studies & MM in Composition (University of Kansas)
- Teaches jazz guitar, improvisation, and combo courses at University of Kansas
- Collaborated with Pierre Bertrand and Terje Isungset on international projects
His research interests align with jazz composition, performance pedagogy, and cross-cultural musical collaborations. Frank's work bridges academic instruction with professional performance, contributing to music education through ensemble leadership and curriculum development.
His upcoming album "Reclaim" features collaborations with Matt Villinger, Jeff Harshbarger, and John Kizilarmut, showcasing his compositional voice in contemporary jazz.
Scientific Awards:
- Koch Cultural Trust Artist Grant (2022)
