The Alexandra Ridout Quintet + Solar Flares

The first night of the new Blow the Fuse season ‘Tomorrow the Moon V’ a series of double bills led by women.

The Alexandra Ridout Quintet, is led by the BBC Jazz Musician of the Year Alexandra Ridout on trumpet. They are a group of exceptional teenage musicians who are already creating waves in the jazz world. Their passion for the music and outstanding musicianship produce an incredibly mature band sound that belies their tender years.

Alexandra Ridout • trumpet
Noah Stoneman • piano
Miles Mindlin • guitar
Freddie Jensen • bass
Luca Caruso • drums

Plus Solar Flares

Latin and South African influenced tunes played by this imaginative and melodic trio. They first played together in the 1980s with the Guest Stars and in the Deirdre Cartwright Group. Their rapport is apparent and their individual sounds blend to produce an earthy, joyful delight in playing.

Louise Elliott Saxophone / Flute
Deirdre Cartwright Guitar
Alison Rayner Double Bass

Doors: 8:00pm
Price: £10.00 advance/£12 on the door

Alex Ridout Quintet Watch on YouTube

Exciting, original music in an intimate club atmosphere…

 

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