m I d t o w n
a vocal quartet
about us
Based out of Manhattan NY, Midtown is a dynamic, international award winning vocal quartet that provides an entertainment experience capable of catering to multiple venues, audiences, and ages. Well versed in a variety of styles; their high-energy show takes the audience on a ride that will leave them wanting more!
Midtown can create a show that is perfect for your event!
Tenor // Nick Gordon
Lead // Anthony Fortino
Baritone // KJ McAleesejergins
Bass // Christian Diaz
Nick Gordon
Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. He is currently a New York based actor/singer with a Bachelors degree in vocal performance from Bowling Green State University and a Masters degree in Vocal Pedagogy from New York University. He has been singing barbershop music for over 14 years and hates karaoke.
Anthony Fortino
A native of Overland Park, KS and holds degrees in Theatre, Accounting, and a Master’s of Accounting from Texas Christian University (TCU). He lives and works in New York City, having recently returned from the Broadway National Tour of the Tony Award winning musical “Fun Home.” Besides working as a professional actor, Anthony owns his own accounting company, Fortino Tax. He is also the Finance Director for The Classic Theatre Project, based in Dallas, TX. Anthony joined the Barbershop Harmony Society at age 7 with the Heart of America Chorus in Kansas City and has been “barbershopping” ever since. He is still undecided about karaoke.
KJ McAleesejergins
KJ is a well-known vocalist, vocal instructor, and ensemble coach throughout the Unites States and Europe. He served for over 20 years in the United States Army; 4 years as an active duty paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and 16 years as an Army Vocalist with the Army National Guard. KJ is also known as a multi- instrumentalist and performs in several ensembles while also running a recording/production studio in NY called “Live Loud Studios”. KJ has toured with dozens of vocal groups in the military and as a civilian and has served as the musical director for 2 international tours with the United States Army Soldier Show.
Christian
Diaz
Born and raised in Miami, FL where he attended New World School of the Arts for voice. He later received a Bachelors degree in Jazz Studies from Western Michigan University. Currently, Christian is based out of Orlando, FL, where he performs at Walt Disney World with the world-renowned Voices of Liberty and Dapper Dans. He loves karaoke.