Alex Paxton | |
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Born | 1990 (age 34–35) Manchester, England |
Origin | London, England |
Genres | Contemporary classical, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Composer, musician |
Instrument | Trombone |
Years active | 2014-present |
Labels | NMC Recordings, Delphian Records |
Website | alexpaxtonmusic |
Alex Paxton (born 1990) is an English composer and trombonist known for his maximalist compositions that often incorporate elements of jazz, baroque music and new complexity. [1] [2]
Paxton studied jazz trombone performance at the Royal Academy of Music before receiving an MMus in composition from the Royal College of Music. [3]
As a trombone soloist he has performed with orchestras such as the London Sinfonietta, Ensemble Modern, Philharmonia Orchestra, and Royal Scottish National Orchestra. [4] [5]
As a composer, his music has been performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, [6] Danish National Symphony Orchestra, [7] London Sinfonietta, [4] and the WDR Symphony. [8]
In 2021, his piece Sometimes Voices won an Ivor Novello Award. [9] He was also nominated for an Ivor in 2022 for Best Composition for Chamber Ensemble for his piece Music for Bosch People [10] and in 2023 for Best Large Ensemble Composition for his piece ilolli-pop. [11]
Paxton was selected as the winner of the 2023 Hindemith Prize at the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. [12]
Paxton's debut record Music for Bosch People was released by NMC Recordings [13] in 2021 and his record Happy Music for Orchestra was released by Delphian Records in 2023. [14]
Paxton is a composition professor at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. [15]