During his studies at the Prince Claus Conservatory in Groningen, Coti as many people called him, had the opportunity to take lessons from esteemed educators such as Jasper Soffers, Mike Del Ferro and Barry Green. Due to the program “New York comes to Groningen” had the chance to study with well known musicians like Danny Grissett, Rob Bargad, Steve Nelson, JD Walter, Mark Gross, Dodo Moroni, Adam Nussbaum, Don Braden, Jesse Davis, Seamus Blake, Billy Hart, Adam Kolker, Jim Ridl, etc.

Being active on dutch jazz scene, Alexandru won the second place for “Best arrangement” at Prinses Christina concours in 2020 with his Quartet A.E.P.G. In 2021 participated in Groovingen Student Jazz Festival and later on in 2023 at Jazz Mini Festival organized by Literary Cafe De Graanrepubliek with different groups. The C.T.M Trio is Alex’s many colaboration with his teacher Joris Teepe whom he recorded his first album later on. His quality as a composer was noted by teachers like Seamus Blake, Howard Curtis and many others.

The well-known jazz pianist and book writer David Berkman praised Alexandru’s composition “Modern Like” for its honesty and modern sound reminiscent simliar of McCoy Tyner sound in one of the many projects of the university. In his final year in Groningen, Alexandru recorded his debut album “Studio Time”, featuring jazz musicians from New York like Adam Kolker, Steve Altenberg and Joris Teepe.