As a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards and nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2021 & 2022, Alex is known to be one of the most in-demand and versatile saxophonists to have emerged on the British jazz scene.
Praised for her extensive repertoire list and intelligent ear for harmony, Alex’s sound is steeped in the tradition of bebop. Her deep respect for the heritage of the music can be heard in a hard-swinging, melodic approach reminiscent of Scott Hamilton and Lester Young, with strong bop influences of Phil Woods and Cannonball Adderley.
Back in 2018, Alex released her debut album “Mirage”. Since then, she has appeared as a sideman on numerous recordings, such as the 2019 album with acclaimed jazz, blues and country vocalist/pianist TJ Johnson entitled “Songs from the Jazz Country”.
The Alex Quartet features some of the finest names in British Jazz, namely David Newton, Dave Green and Clark Tracey. In Summer 2022, they released their latest album ‘Only A Year'. This led to a sell-out album tour in January/February 2023 across renowned UK jazz clubs and festivals.
Tonight Alex will appear with top musicians Graham Harvey (piano), Dave Green (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums).
Doors: 6.45pm, show 7.30pm. There will be a bar available provided by local pub the Queens Head. We adhere to all current COVID Government guidelines. Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED. Plenty of free parking is available. £15 standard ticket price. Tickets are reduced to £5 for anyone living or working in adult social care and anyone in receipts of benefits from DWP - please get in touch directly to book these by email ([email protected]) or phone (07795974223). Enquiries: Email - [email protected] Phone - 07795974223 Please advise of any seating requests when booking. If there is a party who has booked separately that you'd like to share a table with, please let us know in advance so we can make sure you are seated together. Thank you. We look forward to welcoming you soon, and together keeping music alive!