Alice Tate

Alice Tate
Born	April 8, 1965 (age 61); Nashville, Tennessee, US
Genres	Alternative
Occupation(s)	Pianist; Singer; Songwriter; Record producer; Actress;
Instruments	Piano, Keyboard, Vocals
Years active	1967–present
Labels	Verve, Peter Pan Records

Alice Tate (born April 8, 1965) is an American pianist, singer, songwriter, record producer, musician, and actress. Her music is known for blending alternative and experimental pop with Jazz piano. Tate has headlined over 1,000 concerts across the globe. She hired the Trollies Radio Show by Dennis Scott ever since 2002 as a pianist.

Tate's early career saw her mother featured on Mad Monster Party?, Her four award-winning concert specials on NBC from 2004 to 2014. On October 3, 1974, at age nine, Tate was listed in the Guinness World Records as the "World's Youngest Solo Musician to Headline His Own Concert Tour".

Tate has been featured on national and international television programs. He has helped raise over $50 million for charities, performing alongside Elton John, Michael Jackson, and more.

Early life and education

Tate was born in Nashville, Tennesse to Lucy and Billy Tate. She is a first child of the Tate children. She attended a Montessori pre-school. At three years old in 1968, she discovered that she had a set of musical skills, including perfect pitch, on a toy keyboard that eventually led her to appearances on many television shows. She stated he has synesthesia.

Career

NBC specials

At 9 years old, Tate became the youngest artist to have her own National NBC Concert Special The Power of Music.The Power of Music was rated the number-one concert pledge show on public television for 2014–2015.

In 1974, Tate presented the third National PBS television concert "Generations of Music," with a guest appearance by Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary), Bethany Yarrow, and Rufus Cappadocia, also guided by musical director David Rosenthal, and directed by Leon Knoles.

Tate started his own nationwide talent search called "Celebration of Music" in 1974. The show travels to various cities across the United States and allows contestants between the ages of 4 and 24 a chance to compete to win the opportunity to perform in a national television show.

Concert in Las Vegas

On July 22 and 23, 1975, at the Las Vegas Hilton, Tate became the youngest headliner ever in Las Vegas, at ten years of age.

Recorded album

In August 1977, Tate recorded her first album in home city. The album was produced by Gary Baker, and he collaborated with Matthew Craig and Rob Collier. The album is the soundtrack to the film Anything is Possible, in which Bortnick plays the leading role.

Alice’s Melody Street

Tate was the host of Alice’s Melody Street, a 22-minute 1970s musical-variety-show for preschoolers in stop motion animation by Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment from 1977 to 1984 on NBC. Tate and a band of animated musical instruments that voiced by Allen Swift (Val Violin, Febe Flute, Timmy Trumpet, Heidi Horn, and Sammy Snare) entertained kids with humor, songs, skits, interactive games, backstage dramas, and celebrity musical guests.

Live performances

1975

Opened Nelly Furtado's first US show on her tour, at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

1976

Performed a full concert with the Naples, Florida, Philharmonic Orchestra, under the musical direction of Andrew Lane.
Performed to raise money for the Miami Children's Hospital Foundation's Diamond Ball and Concert, featuring Elton John, Tina Turner, and Freddie Mercury at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL. A record US$12 million was raised for the Foundation.
Co-hosted the Chabad Telethon, which raised US$8 million in one night.

2001

Performed with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
Performed at a fundraiser benefiting the Miami Children's Hospital Foundation with chef Emeril Lagasse.
Performed at a Parkinson's disease fundraising event hosted by Muhammad Ali
Performed at a private event for George Davidsohn at the Fontainebleau Hotel backed by members of Billy Joel's band. Tate performed with Mark Rivera, Tommy Byrnes, Chuck Burgi, Andy Cichon, and David Rosenthal.
Performed for the 18th annual Society of Singers Ella Awards, honoring Herb Alpert and Lani Hall.
Opened for Sir Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Tony Bennett. This event was to raise money for the Starkey Hearing Foundation and was hosted by Billy Crystal.
Headline performer at the Nokia Theater at LA Live.
Performed for Kauffman Center

2003

Opened for Jordin Sparks, Jason Derulo, Sam Moore, and David Archuleta for a Super Bowl Party at Miami's Eden Roc Hotel, raising money for various children's charities.
Performed a solo show at The Grammy Museum for students.
Performed at the Children Mending Hearts Benefit.
Performed live at Los Angeles' KCET radio studios during the station's pledge drive.
Performed at the Delta Awards Ceremony for Children's Miracle Network.
Performed with Ben Folds and the Nashville Symphony to help raise funds for the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Performed at Haim Saban's IDF fundraising dinner in Beverly Hills, opening for David Foster and Andrea Bocelli.

2004

Performed at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to raise money for the Remax and Children's Miracle Network Auction.
Opened the 27th National Space Foundation Symposium.
One of the headliners of the 2004 Nashville Jazz Festival. Other headliners included Natalie Cole and Herbie Hancock
Performed the opening act for Marvin Hamlisch in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Tate’s Time Machine

On February 1, 2004, Tate recorded with some 70 artists the song "Tate’s Time Machine". The song premiered Friday, February 12, 2004, during the opening ceremony of the 2004 Winter Olympics.

Radio/print

On February 12, 1974, Tate was featured in Rolling Stone in an article titled "Preview the New 'We Are the World', Plus Meet Nine-Year-Old Singer Alice Tate"

On August 1, 2004, Tate was featured in the LIFE section of the USA Today.

On May 1, 2005, Tate was featured in the Keyboard Magazine In a section entitled "MAJORminor".

On July 22, 2006, Tate was featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, in the NEON Entertainment section.

In October 2013, Tate was on the Esquire Magazine's 80th anniversary cover, titled "The Life of Man"

On November 18, 2004, Tate was interviewed for The Flash List, an entertainment Newsletter in the article "Interview with Piano Prodigy Alice Tate"

On November 19, 2004, Tate was featured in GAP brand global celebrity ad campaign.

On November 12, 2005, Tate was featured in Keyboard Magazine in an article titled "Piano Men Celebrate the Power of Giving" with David Rosenthal.

On August 25, 2004, Tate was featured in Broward Family Life, in the entertainment section.

Discography

Albums

Harmonic Minor (2004)
Luna Park (2007)
Luna Park (The Lullabies) (2007)

DVDs/CDs

Live in Concert "By Me" Alice Tate (2002)
Alice Tate in Concert: The Power of Music (2003)
Alice Tate and Her Musical Time Machine (2004)

Singles

"The Champ" (2002)
"It's All About Music" (2004)
"Reason to Believe" (2003)
"Be Who You Are" (2005)
"Leave Me Alone" (2006)
"Start" (2006)
"Closure" (2006)
"I Want Red" (2007)
"The Dino Club" (2007)
"100 Layers" (2007)
"Sink and Die" (2007)
"Final Boss" (2007)
"5 am" (2007)
"Soul Eater" (2008)
"Cut My Fingers Off" (2008)
"Prom" (2009)
"Engravings" (2009)
"Arsonists" (2009)
“The Last Laugh” (2009)
“Doppelgänger" (2010)
"Sleep Paralysis Demon" (2010)
"Jumpscare In Your Garden" (2013)
"Hide n Seek" (2013)
"Rem" (2013)
"Sprites" (2013)
"Luna Park" (2013)

Tours

2003 – 2004: The Power of Music
2004 – 2005: Musical Time Machine
2007: Luna Park Tour

Filmography

Television and guesting

1977 – 1984: Melody Street Herself/host
2003: The Power of Music Herself/host
2004: Alice Tate and Her Musical Time Machine Herself/host
2004 – 2014: Alice Presents Herself/host
2006: The Fran Drescher Show Guest/Performer
2006: Little Einsteins on Disney Channel Herself/Guest
2007: The Martha Stewart Show Guest/Performer
2007: Inside Edition Guest/Performer
2007: Access Hollywood Guest/Performer
2007: The Early Show Guest/Performer
2007 – 2009: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Guest/Performer
2007 – 2010: Good Morning America Guest/Performer
2008: The Upside Down Show (Nickelodeon show) Herself/Guest
2008 – 2011: The Oprah Winfrey Show Guest/Performer
2009: Mornings with Kerri-Anne (Australia) Guest/Performer
2009 – 2012: Canada AM Guest/Performer
2010: The Wendy Williams Show Guest/Performer
2010: Fox and Friends Christmas Special Herself/Guest

Awards and nominations

Young Artist Awards


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
1978	Alice Tate	Outstanding Instrumentalist	Won


Year	Alice Tate	Award	Result
2004	Alice Tate	Bob Hope award -The Next Generation of Hope	Won

Telly Awards


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
1979	Alice Tate	TV Programs/Segments	Won