Alex Ward (musician)

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Alex Ward (born 1974) [1] is a British clarinetist, guitarist and composer. He lives in London. [2]

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Biography

Ward was born in Grantham, Lincolnshire [1] and now lives in London. [2]

Discography

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  3. ↑ Clark, Philip (11 March 2015). "The playlist: experimental music – Africa Express, Colin Webster, Rutger Zuydervelt, Laurie Spiegel and more". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  4. ↑ "Alex Ward Quintet: Glass Shelves and Floor album review". All About Jazz. 23 May 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "Alex Ward Trios & Sextet: Projected / Entities / Removal album review". All About Jazz. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  6. ↑ Morton, Brian (18 September 2020). "Sean Noonan, Alex Ward: Noonward". Jazz Journal. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  7. ↑ "Alex Ward Item 10: Volition (Live at Café Oto) album review". All About Jazz. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  8. ↑ "Pascal Marzan Alex Ward: (VU) album review". All About Jazz. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  9. 1 2 "Three very different sides of Alex Ward article". All About Jazz. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  10. ↑ "Alex Ward: Gated album review". All About Jazz. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  11. ↑ Hamilton, Andy (21 December 2022). "Dominic Lash and Alex Ward: Antonyms". Jazz Journal. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  12. ↑ "Dominic Lash, Alex Ward: Antonyms album review". All About Jazz. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  13. ↑ "Alex Ward Item 4: Furthered album review". All About Jazz. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
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