Alex Clarke meets Ruth Hammond

Join us for the first of our spring series of concerts as renowned Saxophonists Alex Clarke and Ruth Hammond team up to explore some of their favourite ‘two tenors’ Jazz albums. Expect new explorations of the Ronnie Scott/Tubby Hays repertoire alongside material from the famous collaborations of Zoot Sims + Al Cohn, Jonny Griffin + Lockjaw Davis and of course Sonny Rollins + Sonny Stitt.

Alex Clarke Tenor Saxophone
Ruth Hammond Tenor Saxophone
Adam Stokes Guitar
Riaan Vosloo Bass
Matt Brown Drums

Alex is one of the most in-demand and versatile saxophonists on the British jazz scene, praised for her intelligent ear for harmony and a deep knowledge of repertoire, 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, Cannonball Adderley and Vincent Herring. Alex was winner of the Rising Star category of the 2019 British Jazz Awards, was finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the year 2020 and nominated for the 2021 and 2022 Parliamentary Jazz Awards.