Alexandra Ridout – trumpet

Yvonne Rogers – piano

Simón Willson – double bass

David Sirkis – drums

Multi-award winner Alexandra Ridout is a British-born trumpeter, bandleader, composer and educator based in Harlem NYC. At only 27 years old, Alexandra is already one of the most talented young musicians players on the
international scene. Her awards include the BBC Young Jazz Musician in 2016, British Jazz Awards “Rising Star” 2018, Keep an Eye International Jazz Awards “Best Soloist” 2023, Parliamentary Jazz Award nominee 2020, and most recently the Next Jazz Legacy 2025 Award through New Music USA.

 

Alex’s distinctive trumpet voice is sought out by numerous prominent musicians such as Samara Joy, Artemis, Toninho Horta, Orlando Le Flemming, Kit Downes, Dayna Stephens, Jochen Rueckert, Christine Jensen, Arturo O’ Farrill, Or Bareket, Caroline Davis, Dave Douglas, The Mingus Big Band, Savannah Harris, Melissa Aldana, Miguel Zenon, Alex Hitchcock and Pablo Held.

“Pretty much from the first note you know that you’re dealing with an original voice” – Matt Penman

The Alexandra Ridout Quartet brings together 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.

Members of the Quartet all 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.