ALEXANDRA RIDOUT 'NEW YORK' QUARTET

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Aylesbury’s own multi award winning jazz trumpeter Alexandra Ridout is touring the UK with her internationally celebrated ‘Alexandra Ridout New York Quartet’ – showcasing cutting-edge compositions and bold interplay.

Alexandra was determined to bring her tour to her home town and was delighted when The Methodist Church in it’s ideal town centre location in Buckingham Street agreed to using their beautiful hall for the performance.

ABOUT
UK multi award winner Alexandra Ridout is a trumpeter, bandleader, composer and educator based in Harlem NYC. At only 26 years old she is already one of the most talented young jazz trumpet players on the international scene. Since winning the BBC Young Jazz Musician in 2016 she was catapulted into a busy high-profile career and has been captivating audiences ever since.

AWARDS:
BBC Young Musician Jazz Award 2016
British Jazz Awards ‘Rising Star’ 2018
Parliamentary Jazz Awards Nominee 2020
Keep an Eye International Jazz Award ‘Best soloist’ 2023
Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet competition 2023
Next Jazz Legacy through New Music USA 2025

In addition to leading her own outstanding bands, Alex’s distinctive trumpet voice is sought out by numerous prominent musicians. She has toured and performed/recorded in the bands of Samara Joy, Jochen Rueckert (Jochen Rueckert new Quartet) Artemis (Renee Rosnes), Orlando Le Fleming (Romantic Funk band), Kit Downes, Dave Douglas (Alloy), Melissa Aldana, Dayna Stephens (Custom Deluxe band), Christine Jensen, Caroline Davis (Portals Band), Or Bareket, Pablo Held (‘Pablo Held Meets’ series and touring as a guest with his trio), Alex Hitchcock (Alex Hitchcock Quintet), Yazz Ahmed (Yazz Ahmed Polyhymnia) and Zoe Rahman (Colours of Sound).

“Pretty much from the first note you know that you are dealing with an original voice” – Matt Penman (world class bassist/bandleader)

“Alexandra Ridout lives deeply inside her instrument… I am stunned at the tasteful and imaginative ideas she brings forth. Rare is the musician with such a broad imagination who can also fluidly blend with the musicians around her…. I am proud to stand with Alexandra Ridout” – Dave Douglas (top American trumpeter)

“Alex Ridout is a fantastic musician. She’s doing amazing stuff in New York and in her touring worldwide, playing with great people, making big waves, which is as it should be. Her musicianship keeps growing and growing, and is so great to play with. Alex Ridout is the real deal!” – Kit Downes (internationally renowned British pianist)

The Alexandra Ridout Quartet has been formed thoughtfully with musicians who are each young prominent voices on the buzzing New York contemporary jazz scene. They beautifully capture Alexandra’s views of life and music as seen through the lens of her compelling compositions. The music aims to bring together Alexandra’s diverse musical background and influences with counterpoint and artistic interplay at the forefront.

LINE UP
Alexandra Ridout – Trumpet
Yvonne Rogers – Piano
Simón Willson – Double bass
David Sirkis - Drums

The remaining three members of the Quartet are all based in New York and have impressive credentials, performing and recording with world class artists including Bill Frisell, Sullivan Fortner, Linda May Han Oh, Ethan Iverson, Joel Ross, Gilad Hekselman and Walter Smith III.
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DOORS 6.45pm - to allow time to settle down at a table and have some of the delicious homemade food that will be available!

MUSIC 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Why not enjoy some tasty fresh food before the performance and help support the bands tour in the process!

MENU

Freshly made filled baguettes £3

Various savories from £1

A selection of tempting homemade cakes and muffins £2.00

Hot beverages and cold soft drinks £1.50

Pre-Order MEAL DEAL available (Baguette, Cake and a drink) £5.00 see tickets


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