Alex Meixner’s performing career began at age 6 with his two sisters and father, Al Meixner, in an ethnic folk ensemble. From these early experiences through headline appearances at music festivals throughout the US and Canada; concert performances with the London Symphony Orchestra, Sandy Duncan and his own jazz and ethnic ensembles; as well as over 50 recordings (including a 1994 Grammy® award winner and a 2007 Grammy® Nominee), Meixner has developed a unique musical mix that appeals to a wide cross-section of audiences.
Meixner’s formative musical studies were on piano and piano accordion, but he quickly branched out on drums, diatonic button accordion, bass and his college major, trumpet. This instrumental versatility is combined with a musical background that has included intense studies and performance of jazz, classical, pop, polkas and many ethnic folk music genres with some of the leading artists in the world. His talents in music and comedy were even featured on the Tonight Show on NBC in 2004.
Through the last 15 years, Alex has been featured nationally with his father's band, The Al Meixner Trio, at numerous Oktoberfests, multi-cultural music events, dances, and concert venues. Alex continues the family tradition with his current band.
The latest CD, “Family Tradition”, celebrates 4 generations of the Meixner musical legacy in the US. Some selections are in traditional styles and some represent the evolution of the Meixner sound. Check it out! You're sure to enjoy this musical journey!
Track listing:
1. Family Tradition
2. Follow Me Polka
3. Gerlinde Walzer
4. Fijaker Stari/ Budapest
5. Die Vöglein im Walde
6. Peanuts
7. Moatz's Boarischer
8. Dig-A-Doo Polka
9. Lieder Der Heimat
10. Mama Mambo
11. Jux Polka
12. Zoey Lynn Waltz
13. Button Box Bonanza Medley
14. Austrian Safari
15. Hurray for Charlie
16. Weisst du Muatterl, was I Träumt Hab?
17. The Wurstman
18. Pennsylvania Hills Polka
19. After a Dream, A Difficult Tomorrow