Alvin started playing drums in a funk band at age 13 in Bluefield, WV. He lent his talents to a number of different bands before eventually deciding that he want to shape his own musical direction. After moving to Columbus, Ohio, in a bid to increase his recognition and fan base, Choate has begun to develop a following for his distinct solo compositions, which are often a blend of jazz, funk, blues and rock. When asked about the particulars of his sound, he said, “I am using a Yamaha keyboard to compose my tracks. I play the drums and keyboard and some bass guitar as my main instruments but the horns, violins, et cetera are courtesy of the programs on my keyboard. I use a music software called Studio One made by Presonus to record.”
In 2018, Alvin released his first full length album with our label, Diamond In The Night, a vintage sounding record of instrumental originals paying sonic tribute to those classic jazz, funk, and r & b vibes from the 70s and 80s. Special Delivery soon followed, an effort which found Alvin branching out to include his soulful vocals on a handful of tracks. As always, these compositions were recorded in his own basement studio, an intimate, accessible setup which allows him to pursue the majestic perfection of his vision, as he continues striving toward his goals as writer/producer.
Apple Music/iTunes: Diamond in the Night
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