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Featuring Alex Steele (piano), Paul Jefferies (double bass) & Charlie Stratford (drums)

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. Alex is known to be one of the most in-demand and versatile young saxophonist players emerging on the British jazz scene. The Quartet recently played a fine set during the Kenilworth Arts Festival.

As well as leading her own projects, Alex works with local bands and house rhythm sections up and down the country, performing alongside notable names such as Roy Williams, Bruce Adams, Enrico Tomasso, Gilad Atzmon, Greg Abate, Dave Newton and Art Themen. Additionally, Alex regularly works with the highly acclaimed jazz, blues and country vocalist/pianist TJ Johnson. As well as small group playing, Alex has worked with a variety of big bands such as the highly-regarded Northern band ‘Swingtime’ and The Paul Barry Big Band. ​

Over recent years, Alex has benefitted from tuition from Andy Scott, Dan Whieldon, Alan Barnes and Andy Panayi. She is also an alumni of the National Youth Jazz Collective, where she has received outstanding instruction and mentorship from some highly respected names in jazz performance and education.

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Voted Best UK Drummer 2007 at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz awards and best drummer three times in the British Jazz Awards, Clark Tracey has made numerous appearances on film, television and over 70 albums.
Clark has been a significant feature of the British Jazz Scene for decades. First appearing in the 1970’s with his father’s band Stan Tracey Quartet. He has gone on to be recognised as the best straight ahead drummer around. Over the decades he has been noted for putting together a group of emerging talent band. This one is the latest. It may also be the last as this is both Clark’s 60th Birthday Tour and his final one.

Line Up: Mark Armstrong – trumpet, Tom Ridout – saxes, Dan Higham – trombone, Will Barry – piano, James Owston – bass & Clark Tracey – drums

Covid safety measures

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People are advised to wear face coverings when queuing for food or drink.
Hand sanitisers will be available for people to use.
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