Biography
C. Jordan Alexander is an Alt Jazz music producer, composer, and audio engineer who blends Jazz, Soul, Hip-Hop, and Gospel into emotionally compelling, meticulously crafted records. Read more below.
About C. Jordan Alexander
About
C. Jordan Alexander
Unorthodox Cowriter + Recovering Jazz Musician + Aural Alchemist
Unorthodox Cowriter
Recovering Jazz Musician
Aural Alchemist
C. Jordan Alexander is a music producer, composer, and mixing engineer from the Chicagoland area — but you can call him CJ. He helps artists create emotionally compelling records by combining sophisticated musicality, bold sonic exploration, and deliberate craftsmanship.
CJ hails from a vibrant community of astounding musicians where he was immersed in Jazz, Soul, Hip-Hop, and Gospel. He grew his musical foundation through community mentorship in performance and composition.
In addition to this foundation, CJ further developed his approach to music through studying Jazz Saxophone and Recording Arts at Northern Illinois University. There, CJ started his production career in 2017 with concert recordings and live sound in the NIU Recording Crew.
From there, he’s worked on all kinds of projects:
- Composing and producing original music as a bandleader.
- Touring internationally as part of the NIU Jazz Ensemble;
- Playing saxophone for rappers and singers in recording sessions.
(At the Jazz Education Network in 2018)
In production, CJ has worked on artist projects ranging from DIY recordings in kitchens and living rooms to professional productions in commercial studio facilities. This covers singers, rappers, bands, and music/audio for video.
The sum of this production journey and his 15+ years as a musician and composer has led him to develop a holistic approach to music and collaboration. Today, CJ is focused on bridging the gap between artistry and production for serious, genre-fluid artists.
Artists come to CJ for his unique ability to transform fragmented ideas into unified, emotionally impactful records. He excels in:
- Balancing instrumentation and arrangement;
- Refining songwriting to capture their vision;
- Guiding bold creative risks into distinctive soundscapes;
- Streamlining chaotic production processes;
- Ensuring every detail is precisely engineered for maximum impact.
The key thing in music that CJ is obsessed with is how sound translates into emotion. Music is supposed to move people. So, his mission is to help artists make music that connects with minds and hearts while achieving the full extent of their creative potential.
CJ works to see artists connect with fans through authentic, unique music.To that end, he approaches every project with intentionality and precision. He uses a strategic process to guide projects from start to finish.
The style and taste that CJ brings to songs is maximalist and eclectic which fleshes out their richness, detail, and fluidity. He is trusted as a hands-on collaborator who will make sure every element of their projects serves their vision.
Here’s what the artists who worked with CJ have to say:
- “I’ve brought CJ multiple sets of music and to my surprise he completely changed the sound without changing the song. It’s beyond talent, this is passion, practice, and persistence at its finest. Overall, 6 out of 5 stars.” — Chairman Allen (@chairman_allen)
- “CJ is so kind. He’s so communicative. He is so timely… Like you can count on CJ absolutely – no matter what – to handle your record with a ton of care and to communicate everything to the utmost the entire way.” — Rachel Is Kozi (@rachel_is_kozi)
- “He has a real talent for seeing the song in its entirety-zooming out to capture the essence and then zooming in to bring it to life. I loved how we got to know the song together and then gave it the textures it deserved.” — dill pill (@dillpill_music)
In addition to his regular projects, CJ has also been involved in diverse work that highlights unique artists.
He serves as the musical director for Midwest Music Deposit — a NFP dedicated to building commerce and culture in the Midwest. CJ has produced and engineered the music for 50+ live music videos for MMD.
Additionally, CJ has worked as a staff engineer at Gravity Studios where he recorded and mixed all types of artists from rappers to rock bands, composed music for multimedia projects, and helped artists to navigate the chaos in the production process.
CJ is a trusted collaborator for serious artists who want to make music that they can stand by for the rest of their careers. With specialties in Jazz, R&B, and Hip-Hop, he empowers artists to achieve their full creative potential by bridging the gap between artistic vision and flawless production.