Meet the band
Anna Alexander
Anna Alexander has been performing vocally and pianistically for over 25 years. She has used both of these talents for numerous weddings, churches, retirement communities, choirs, ensembles, and even CD recordings. Her current jazz band has been performing together since 2019. In addition to this, Anna was a worship team leader for more than 10 years and now volunteers on her church’s worship team. She is also a math teacher at Spring Grove Area High School, where she loves to share her musical gifts to benefit the school community at various concerts and events. Anna’s hobbies include dancing, cooking, playing the ukulele, and learning the cello. Her love for jazz music only strengthened her love for swing dancing, and in 2017, she performed as a dancer in Servant Stage Company’s show, Sing, Sing, Swing. Anna loves to spread joy through music and dancing in any way that she can.
Chuck Oettel
Chuck has studied, performed, and taught music for over 40 years. He is well versed in many styles of music, having played in jazz combos, big bands, show bands, and gospel groups. In addition to playing with The Anna Alexander Trio, Chuck also plays for Swing Street and is a much sought-after sideman with numerous jazz groups in the area.
Rick Reinhart
Rick Reinhart acquired an interest in jazz and playing the piano shortly after graduating from high school. After spending time studying with various piano teachers and learning on his own, he started a four-piece band consisting of piano, bass, sax, and drums. Since then, he has played with a number of different bands and vocalists.