Drummer – Alvin [Al] Lee Ashley is an experienced and talented musician whose career has spanned more than three decades. Al earned his B.M. and M.M. degrees in Studio Music and Jazz at the Univ. of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida with directors Jerry Coker and Whit Sidener, respectively.

In addition to a U.S. State Dept. tour of the Mid-East, Mr. Ashley has performed and taught on an international level including jazz festivals in Montreux, Switzerland;Umbria, Italy; Vestkyst,Denmark; Montreal, Canada, and others. He has performed in concert and/or clinic with Ira Sullivan, Miraslov Vitous, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Milt Jackson, David Liebman, Teddy Wilson, Eddie Higgins, Terry Gibbs, Al Cohn, Al Grey, Jimmy Forrest, Louis Bellson, Chris Connor, Mose Allison, Carol Sloane and many others.
Al’s latest recording,” These Are Them “, features David Liebman,saxes; Rick Stone, guitar; and Oliver Von Essen,organ. This cd showcases all original compositions by everyone in the group and marks the first time Mr. Liebman has ever recorded in a organ trio format.
The cd is available at Tower Records[web], Jazz and Music Productions, and CD Baby[www.cdbaby/alashley].

Al died May 10, 2010 of cancer.