Alexia Gardner
Alexia Elowise Benz-Gardner (born 2 August 1968) is a British-Jamaican singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born and raised in Birmingham, England and Kingston, Jamaica, she performed in various singing competitions and church events as a child. Both of which were performed with her sister, Paula, in a duo called, "High Profile". After the two sisters went their separate ways, Alexia debuted her first studio album Rest of your life (2002). Which was followed by Jammin (2005), the last album recorded in Shanghai, China before her move to Switzerland.
Following the move in 2005, she released her only album recorded with the Offbeat Trio (a Swiss Based Band), Chasing Hope (2009), which landed Alexia a nomination for two Grammys; Best New Artist and Best Jazz Album which was followed by her latest album, A Little Closer (2011).
Alexia has also not forgotten her drama links, after graduating from Central School of Speech and Drama, Alexia appeared in multiple small plays before debuting in Switzerland as Aida in the musical, Aida. However, after 8 years in Switzerland, Alexia and her manager/husband, Markus, relocated to New York City, where she held her New York debut titled, Alexia Gardner in Manhattan on Broadway in September 2015 which succeeded the release of her documentary of the same title which followed Alexia's career so far and her life in the Big Apple.
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