Eddie Gripper and Alex Clarke Quartet
Sun, 16 Feb
|Melville Centre
Black Mountain Jazz is thrilled to present the Eddie Gripper and Alex Clarke Quartet, bringing exceptional talent and innovation to the stage for an unforgettable evening of live jazz.


Time & Location
16 Feb 2025, 20:00
Melville Centre, 4 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD, UK
About the event
Eddie Gripper has been described by Jazzwise as “already garnering comparisons with the greats”, following the release of his debut album Home. He has rapidly established himself on the national jazz circuit.
A multi-faceted pianist, Eddie has performed alongside top musicians - such as Nigel Price, Iain Ballamy, and Simon Spillett. He has also collaborated with Welsh folk artist Angharad Jenkins to explore the intersections of jazz, folk, and contemporary classical traditions.
Alex Clarke is renowned for her vibrant tone on the saxaphone and improvisational mastery. Her accolades include:
Finalist - BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020
Winner - Rising Star category, 2019 British Jazz Awards
Nominee - Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2021 & 2022
Completing the quartet are BMJ favourites are Nick Kacal on double bass and Patrick Barrett-Donlon on Drums.
Tickets
Standard: £18.00
Friends of BMJ: £16.00
Under 18s: £9.00