Newton Alexander
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Brother of Russell Alexander.
Newton Alexander was played trumpet in theater orchestras in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. After accompanying many vaudeville shows, Newton got the idea of a music unit as a vaudeville act. He organized a group composed of himself, his brother Woodruff, James Brady, and Willie Patton. The act was known as "The Exposition Four". Russell Alexander later replaced Willie Patton in the Exposition Four.
His was famous for playing duets with himself where he played two trumpets simultaneously, using variations with double and triple tonguing.
Marches composed by Newton Alexander:
- The Exposition Four (Written with Russell Alexander 1903
