Alice Leggett Quintet
Alice Leggett Quintet
Mon 17 November 2025
Stage time / 8:30pm
Doors / 7:45pm
Celebrating the Jazz Clubs
"Leggett’s art does not make concessions: this is serious music, and deserves and rewards serious listening." (Jazzwise)
Alice Leggett is an alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader rapidly emerging as a distinct voice in the European jazz scene. Originally from Cardiff, Wales, she is now based in Amsterdam after spending seven formative years in London. She is known for her expressive sound, melodic statements, and a compositional approach that balances lyricism with bold rhythmic and harmonic exploration.
Deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, her influences range from Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman and Wayne Shorter to modern innovators such as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ambrose Akinmusire, Mark Turner, Immanuel Wilkins, Ben van Gelder, and Melissa Aldana. Her own writing blends intriguing forms and emotive themes with a strong improvisational core, showcasing a voice that is both personal and vibrant.
Alice released her debut album Birdsong in 2025, featuring an ensemble of leading UK and Dutch musicians. The album received critical acclaim with reviews in Jazzism, De Volkskrant, and Jazzwise, and was supported by a six-date UK tour funded by Arts Council England.
Alice Leggett is an alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader rapidly emerging as a distinct voice in the European jazz scene. Originally from Cardiff, Wales, she is now based in Amsterdam after spending seven formative years in London. She is known for her expressive sound, melodic statements, and a compositional approach that balances lyricism with bold rhythmic and harmonic exploration.
Deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, her influences range from Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman and Wayne Shorter to modern innovators such as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ambrose Akinmusire, Mark Turner, Immanuel Wilkins, Ben van Gelder, and Melissa Aldana. Her own writing blends intriguing forms and emotive themes with a strong improvisational core, showcasing a voice that is both personal and vibrant.
Alice released her debut album Birdsong in 2025, featuring an ensemble of leading UK and Dutch musicians. The album received critical acclaim with reviews in Jazzism, De Volkskrant, and Jazzwise, and was supported by a six-date UK tour funded by Arts Council England.
