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Blake Releases Second Solo Album

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November 19, 2014

Blake releases his second all drum and percussion solo record. Alive and Alone in New York City is a departure from the studio layering of Blake’s debut solo album, Time’s Up. Spacious, playful, and ferocious, Alive and Alone… was captured live in performance within the rich acoustic sanctuary of St. Peter’s Church in Chelsea, NYC. Download or stream it today. Vinyl available 2015.

Blake Fleming | Alive and Alone in New York City

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Author: Blake Fleming

Blake Fleming is a percussionist known for his involvement with several influential experimental bands and has recently written his first book, The Book of Rhythm, an unprecedented collection of 5,096 meticulously organized rhythms for all instruments. His drumming has been written about in such major publications as The New York Times, NPR.com, Spin, Rolling Stone, MOJO, Modern Drummer, DRUM!, Dangerous Minds, and Pitchfork. He was included in SPIN’s 100 Greatest Drummers of Alternative Music and has recorded and toured extensively, working with luminaries in the jazz, rock and avant-garde worlds. Alongside a variety of studio work, he also enjoys teaching students worldwide with live online lessons and is an adjunct professor at The State University of New York at Oneonta.