BOOK NOW for the Alex Clarke Quartet - Wednesday 19th August
Alex Clarke
Saxophonist Alex Clarke is a rising star of the UK jazz scene. For this year's special Summer gig, Richmond Rhythm Club is proud to present Alex with her all-star quartet, featuring Dave Newton on piano, Dave Green on bass and Steve Brown on 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 and three-time nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards, 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 intelligent ear for harmony and a deep knowledge of repertoire across a broad spectrum of styles, Alex's sound is steeped in the tradition of bebop. Her total respect for the heritage of the music can be heard in a fiery, melodic approach inspired by the likes of Phil
Woods, Sonny Stitt and Cannonball Adderley.
In Autumn 2025, she released her latest album Out of the Woods which celebrates the legacy of saxophonist Phil Woods. Her quartet has toured extensively around the country, appearing at jazz clubs, theatres and festivals including Swanage Jazz Festival, Pizza Express Soho and Scarborough Jazz Festival.
As well as working as a bandleader, Alex performs alongside many notable names such as Alan Barnes, Alex Garnett, Mark Nightingale, Bruce Adams and Art Themen, and regularly works with prestigious larger ensembles such as the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra, the Simon Spillett Big Band and Down For The Count.
The concert takes place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 19th August at Twickenham Exchange, 75 London Road, Twickenham TW1 1BE.
Tickets are on sale now. We strongly advise early booking, as this gig is likely to sell out.
Alex Clarke - Out of the Woods
RICHMOND RHYTHM CLUB
Richmond Rhythm Club is taking a well-earned Summer break. But we will be back on TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER, 2026, with a brand new programme of guest musicians. Watch this space!