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Alice Leggett is an alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader who has developed a unique voice within the European jazz scene. After spending seven of her formative years in London and frequenting the New York jazz scene, the Cardiff, Wales native now resides in Amsterdam. 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 that combines lyricism with adventurous rhythmic and harmonic exploration.
She is recognised for her distinctive and expressive alto saxophone tone, melodic statements, and incredibly personal voice. Alice isn’t afraid to bare her emotions through her music and take risks on the bandstand in order to create a captivating and memorable performance.
Line-up:
Alexandra Ridout - Trumpet - NYC/UK
Alex Hitchcock - Tenor Saxophone - NYC/UK
Noah Stoneman - Piano - NYC/UK
Tijs Klaassen - Upright Bass - NL
Wouter Kühne - Drums - NL
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pieter de Hoochweg 108, 3024BH Rotterdam, Netherlands, Pieter de Hoochweg 108, 3024 BH Rotterdam, Nederland, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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