Juno-Nominated Toronto Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Arranger Alex Samaras Meets Judy Garland (2025)
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We talk with Toronto jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger Alex Samaras about his 2025 Juno-nominated album Alex Samaras Meets Judy Garland and his remarkable journey in the music world.
As a child, Alex spent hours in the basement of his family home singing along to Judy Garland recordings. The intensity and emotional power of Judy Garland left a permanent imprint — and this album fulfills a lifelong artistic dream.
Known for his extraordinary vocal range and fearless genre-blending approach, Alex pushes vocal jazz beyond…
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