Alex Woods Quartet
UK saxophonist and composer Alex Woods, a multi-award winner who has collaborated with stars like Jamie Cullum, brings his original modern jazz vision to Hong Kong. Joined by local standouts Bowen Li, Nelson Fung, and Samuel Chan, the Alex Woods Quartet delivers a sophisticated program of original compositions and influential standards. This performance showcases Woods’ ability to blend rigorous academic training with global touring experience into a distinctive, personal contemporary jazz sound.
Alex Woods is a multi-award-winning saxophonist, composer, and arranger from the United Kingdom. A seasoned musician with extensive international experience, he has performed at major venues and festivals across Europe, America, and Asia. Alex has collaborated with Grammy Award winners including Jamie Cullum and Charlotte Church, and his arranging credits span collaborations with Grammy winner Vince Mendoza and the Dutch Metropole Orkest, showcasing his compositional prowess across jazz, pop, and classical ensembles. This performance marks the systematic presentation of Alex's original music in Hong Kong. He performs with the Alex Woods Quartet, featuring three highly regarded musicians from the Hong Kong jazz scene: pianist Bowen Li, double bassist Nelson Fung, and drummer Samuel Chan. The program centers on Alex's original compositions, interspersed with classic jazz standards that have profoundly influenced him. Through this full quartet format, audiences can experience how Alex transforms his rigorous academic training and international touring experience into a distinctive and personal modern jazz sound.