soul-dj essex   is    lee gladden  ,   into   80's soul &  djing  since 1984.
music i play ,   70's - 80's  soul/funk/disco    &    80's - 90's  old school house music.

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Alex Ander: From Portugal to the Global Stage, a Beacon of Soulful House

At the tender age of 14, Alex Ander's love for music was sparked, setting him on a trajectory to become a renowned DJ, producer, and remixer. His musical journey has been steeped in the rich traditions of the Chicago and Detroit house scenes, taking him from his native Portugal to the vibrant nightlife of Las Vegas, where he honed his skills on piano, bass, and drums.

His DJ prowess was sharpened through club residencies and a profound reverence for the genre's pioneers, seamlessly bridging the gap into the digital age while maintaining an unwavering dedication to musical excellence.

As a producer and remixer, Alex Ander paints on a broad sonic canvas, collaborating with international vocal talents and delving into various House music sub-genres. His creations are infused with infectious rhythms and captivating melodies. His discography includes collaborations with notable artists such as Kathy Brown, Michelle Weeks, Nicole Mitchell, Pete Simpson, Inaya Day, Virág, and others.

Alex Ander has resisted the siren call of mainstream success, focusing instead on crafting high-quality tracks that resonate with audiences and climb music charts globally. His work has garnered accolades from peers and industry veterans alike.

Emerging as a significant force in electronic music, Alex Ander continues to shape its future while honoring its roots. His contributions to the industry go beyond just his music.

Love music with deep beats, deep bass and deep space!
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A classically trained trumpet player, composer and producer, Robert Burbidge is one of those rare talents that blurs the lines between classical and contemporary music.

Having trained as a professional trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn and piano player from the age of seven, Robert made his way into several orchestras and bands including the National Children’s Wind Orchestra.

With classical music in his blood thanks to his parent’s upbringing, he then broadened his musical scope, turning first to jazz, and brass bands and then dance music as a teenager.

Working under the name Rubberlips, Robert became a hit on the dance music scene, working alongside Grammy-award winner Louie Vega, Utah Saints, Damo Suzuki (CAN), Groove Armada’s Tom Finlay and Ashley Beedle, while performing at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Dublin Castle in London, Trades Club and Beatherder festival.
Robert has now moved on from his Rubberlips alias and launched a solo career as an independent composer, producer and music maker. As well as working on solo projects for a variety of highly-respected labels, he’s also collaborated with a wide range of diverse names including Gregory Thomas (Funkadelic), Robin Lee (Faze Action) and Kevin G Davy (Cymande). And working alongside long-time collaborator  Steve Gligorovic and singer/songwriter Winter, he’s released several stunning singles they are currently finishing with their first album, Cold Hearts and Bad Debt,   with Winter alongside  The Haggis Horns ( Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse,  Jamiroquai, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas)  and Toby Baker (BB King, Sinead O Connor, Eric Clapton).
His work has had repeated global airplay, including on the UK’s BBC Radio 1, Soho Radio, on cult LA station KCRW and via the award-winning Lopsided World of L show.

Equally at home producing with a live band or using cutting-edge software, he’s perfectly positioned once again to blur the boundaries between music genres. And as ever, Robert’s unique sound resonates with depth, texture and that all-important groove that blurs the lines between classical and contemporary music.

To discuss booking Robert for your future studio-based music projects, soundtracks, remixing or collaborations
 please email .mgmt@robertburbidge.co.uk

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