ALEX LATTIMORE -vocalist, composer, instrumentalist “There is no such thing as perfection, only perfect practice!” Alex Lattimore received this bit of wisdom from his high school band teacher, Mr. James Richards, and has certainly used it to his advantage. Born in Chicago’s southside, this talented artist is no stranger to the world of music. At the tender age of 5, Alexander began his piano lessons at the American Conservatory of Music. While engaging in these lessons, he also sang in a youth ensemble at his home church. Not only did he enjoy playing the piano and singing, but the trumpet beckoned him as well. Picking up the trumpet was indeed magical because it led him to perform with such phenomenal groups as the Chicago Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, All-City Band and Orchestra, Sherwood Conservatory Brass Ensemble, Roosevelt University Jazz Band, and the University of Chicago Chamber Orchestra. He was even a student in the prestigious Merit Music Program of Chicago, a program for gifted young pe