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J. W. Alexander

J. W. Alexander is credited on 1,247 releases across 292 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1955–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,247

Pressings credited

292

Albums

8

Decades active

377

In collections

Biography

James Woodie Alexander II (January 21, 1916 – July 8, 1996), was an American singer, musician, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur who was a key figure in the development of gospel and soul music, most notably through his close association with Sam Cooke.

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Credited work

1,247 releases · 292 albums · active 1955–2025

  • Performance · 1,421
  • Other credits · 64
  • Production · 54

Studios: Cinderella Ballroom, Detroit, MI · RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood · Muscle Shoals Sound Studios · American Sound Studio, Memphis, TN

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