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Christian Alvarez is most noted for his exemplary drum work with Saul Williams across the country, and in Arizona based groups Soulgrind, and Giantkiller. Also notable is his extensive jazz work with professionals in the Phoenix area.


BIOGRAPHY

Christian Alvarez was born in Fremont, California in 1975. He was raised in Mesa, Arizona and began playing drums at the age of 12. He started performing professionally at the age of 16. Throughout his career he has performed with members of or been a member of the following groups:
Joe Hackney (of The Buddy Rich Big Band/Stan Kenton Orchestra), The Treme Brass Band, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Sy Gordon (of the Jimmy/Tommy Dorsey Big Band), Roger Williams, Graves at Sea, Saul Williams, Money Mark (of the Beastie Boys/Jack Johnson Band), Bombshelter DJ's, DJ Radar, Z-Trip, Emiel, Thavius Beck (of Labwaste), Death Row Records, Herb-n-Life, Margo Reed, Fleetwood Smack, Rick Aldrich, Rusty Falk (of the Jazz Alliance), Aaryn Russell, Muppletone, Destructo Boy, Grimpond, Trudge, Kevin Peete (of the Beat Angels), Gabe SantaCruz (of Futurekind), Giantkiller, Stephanie Hershey, Serene Dominic/Vic Masters (critic for the AZ New Times), Blackhouse Twins, One Nut Pig, Jarod Woosley, Cosmic Jazz, Squid Liquid, Cory Stephens and Geoff Andress (of Newport Knights), Klutch, John and Mike McMonigal, Steve Fernandez, T.D.K, Molotov Cocktail, One, Shahzad Ismaily, Linda Cushma, Darrin Mahoney, Dalmation Car, The Brides, Mark Witt, Molly Ringworm, Idiot Mongrels, Stained Glass Door, Soulgrind, Drunken Immortals, Blow Op-co-op, Dislocated Styles, Fred Green, Rabbit vs. Dragon/Heidi Gadd, Sons of Serro, Earthride, Wino, Spirit Caravan, Brotha B and Lady J, and Stone Circle.



AWARDS/NOMINATIONS

Member of Best Hard Rock Band Award in the Phoenix Music Voice Magazine
Best Hard Rock Drummer in the Phoenix Music Voice Magazine
Three time Nominee of famous "Best of Phoenix" in the New Times for performing in various bands


HIGHLY NOTABLE APPEARANCES

Zed TV on the Canadian Broadcasting Company with Saul Williams

Remembrance Day Morning Show Appearance on Canadian Television with Saul Williams

Sidestage Ozzfest performance with Soulgrind



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