On Thursday 7th March, Alsager Golf & Country Club Jazz Society are excited to present saxophonist Alex Clarke, vocalist Emily Masser & the Tom Kincaid Trio.

As a finalist at the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards and Jazz Newcomer of the Year nominee in the 2021 & 2022 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, Clarke is one of the most in-demand and versatile young reeds players to have emerged on the British jazz scene. Praised for her extensive repertoire list and intelligent ear for harmony, Clarke's sound is steeped in the tradition of bebop. Her deep respect for the heritage of the music can be heard in a hard-swinging, melodic approach reminiscent of Scott Hamilton and Lester Young, with strong bop influences of Phil Woods and Cannonball Adderley. As well as leading her own quartet featuring Dave Newton, Dave Green & Clark Tracey, Clarke performs alongside many notable names such as Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams and Art Themen. She also works with prestigious large ensembles such as The Simon Spillett Big Band and The Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra.

Masser is an astonishing vocalist, still 19 years of age and attending The Guildhall School of Music, her vocalese has already introduced her to hardened jazzers, including Claire Martin and Liane Carroll who have both endorsed her and invited her to sit in with them.

On piano will be our good friend Tom Kincaid, with a sound that combines the effortless intricacy of Art Tatum's playing with the laid-back lyricism of Erroll Garner. Kincaid's swinging sound and impeccable ear lead him to be one of Europe's most in-demand pianists, having accompanied the likes of Elkie Brooks Scott Hamilton, Art Themen, Alan Barnes and Bruce Adams (& even having worked with Shakin' Stevens!).

Completing the line-up will be Peter Robinson (bass) & Roger Keay (drums).

It starts at the golf club (ST7 2UR) at 8pm; all are welcome, £7 cash on the door with an optional raffle.