Alexander Hawkins Trio

Alexander Hawkins is widely recognized as one of the most innovative and creative voices in contemporary creative music. His unique sonic world is shaped by a deep fascination with composition and structure, along with a love for randomness and openness of sounds.

Together with Neil Charles and Stephen Davis, they form a trio that produces an impressive sound and perfect timing, showcasing the interaction between freedom and structure, composition, and improvisation. Their album "Carnival Celestial" was released by Intakt Records in 2023 and received a series of glowing reviews, much like their earlier trio album from 2015, "Alexander Hawkins Trio."

ALEXANDER HAWKINS – piano, sampler

A highly sought-after composer, including by the BBC, Berlin's Pierre Boulez Saal, and numerous festivals. His performances take him to club, concert hall, and festival stages around the world.

He regularly collaborates with musicians of all generations, including names like Anthony Braxton, Marshall Allen, Evan Parker, John Surman, Joe McPhee, Hamid Drake, Nicole Mitchell, Tomeka Reid, Sofia Jernberg, Shabaka Hutchings, and many others.

NEIL CHARLES – double bass

In addition to his reputation as a bassist with an impressive sound and impeccable sense of timing, he is equally known as a producer under the alias Ben Marc.

He has played with Jack DeJohnette, the Sun Ra Arkestra, Mingus Big Band, Jose James, Jerry Dammers, Courtney Pine, and Terence Blanchard. His own projects include Zed U, with Shabaka Hutchings and Tom Skinner, and the more recent ensemble Dark Days, which explores the work of James Baldwin. He has recently been featured in the international scene with Gabriels.

STEPHEN DAVIS - drums

Belfast-based drummer Stephen Davis is one-third of the prominent British free-jazz trio, Bourne Davis Kane, along with pianist Matthew Bourne and double bassist Dave Kane.

He was the drummer in the Anthony Braxton Standards Quartet and is active in the British and European music scenes, having played alongside musicians such as Mark Ribot, Evan Parker, Ralph Alessi, Kris Davis, John Taylor, Rufus Reid, Paul Dunmall, Django Bates, Van Morrison, and many others.