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Alexandra Ridout Quartet, Jazz from NY at 38Riv Jazz Club JSS26
Experience the sophisticated energy of the New York jazz scene without leaving the Marais. This stellar quartet led by the brilliant Alexandra Ridout delivers an unforgettable session, blending sharp contemporary compositions with the raw, melodic depth of a true rising star.
38Riv Jazz Club (Paris 4th)
About
The 38Riv Jazz Club presents the Alexandra Ridout Quartet on Friday, October 23, 2026, for a night of contemporary jazz in the heart of the Marais. Based in Harlem and winner of the 2016 BBC Young Jazz Musician award, the trumpeter and bandleader brings her highly acclaimed compositions to Paris alongside bassist Freddie Jensen and drummer Ananda Brandão. Attendees can choose between two sets, at 19:30 and 21:30, with online tickets priced between 22€ and 27€. This performance promises an intimate look at the innovative interplay and artistic counterpoint of one of the most talented young musicians on the international scene.
UK born, multi award winner Alexandra Ridout is a trumpeter, bandleader, composer and educator based in Harlem, NYC. At only 27 years old, she is already one of the most talented young jazz trumpeters on the international scene. Since winning BBC Young Jazz Musician in 2016, she has been propelled into a busy, high-profile career, captivating audiences ever since. Her other accolades include British Jazz Awards ‘Rising Star’ 2018, Parliamentary Jazz Awards Nominee 2020, Keep an Eye International Jazz Award ‘Best soloist’ 2023, 2nd place at the Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet competition 2023 and Next Jazz Legacy through New Music USA 2025.
The quartet beautifully captures Alexandra's views on life and music, as seen through the prism of her captivating compositions. The music aims to bring together Alexandra's diverse musical background and influences, with counterpoint and artistic interaction at the forefront.
Line-up: Alexandra Ridout: trumpet; tba: piano; Freddie Jensen: double bass; Ananda Brandão: drums
The 38Riv Jazz Club is an intimate venue in the heart of the Marais (38 rue de Rivoli, Paris 4th), dedicated to jazz and improvised music.
Our take on this event
Alexandra Ridout, the multi-award-winning trumpeter and educator based in New York City, performs at the 38Riv Jazz Club on October 23, 2026. Recognized for her work as both a soloist and a composer, Ridout has received honors ranging from the 2018 British Jazz Awards ‘Rising Star’ to a 2025 Next Jazz Legacy selection. Her quartet, featuring Freddie Jensen on double bass and Ananda Brandão on drums, focuses on intricate musical interaction and a diverse range of artistic influences.
The event takes place in the intimate setting of the 38Riv Jazz Club, located at 38 rue de Rivoli, Paris 4th. Two performance times are available: 19:30 to 20:30 and 21:30 to 22:30. Guests can secure their spot for 22€ to 27€ by booking online in advance, while tickets purchased at the door are priced between 24€ and 29€.
