Alex Wilson's Latin Journeys 9th Feb - 8:30PM UK time

In this online session from his studio in Zurich, Alex takes us on a tour of Afro-Cuban music, demystifying styles like Danzon, Mambo, New York Boogaloo, Pachanga and Salsa, through recordings and live examples. This promises to be a fascinating trip to discover Latin music styles from various eras and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions.  

Book here for £5

Omar Puente Sextet

 CANCELLED

I perform with virtuoso Cuban violinist, Omar Puente, at the East Leuk Festival in Scotland.

2nd July - East Leuk Festival, UK

Omar Puente & Alex Wilson Quartet at Zermatt Unplugged

 CANCELLED

These two award-winning artists come together for a special collaboration combining their intense musical energies into a brand new Latin Jazz quartet, enhanced by Venezuelan percussionist Edwin Sanz and Greek bass virtuoso Dimitris Christopoulos.  Alex and Omar have performed with Wynton Marsalis, Courtney Pine, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Tito Puente and a whole host of other Jazz/Latin luminaries. Their late night performances at the Zermatt Ronnie Scott’s Club promise to take the audience on a joyful, whirlwind journey of musical exuberance

14th, 16th & 18th April Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club at Zermatt Unplugged, Switzerland

Omar Puente & Alex Wilson Latin Jazz Duo

 CANCELLED

These two award-winning artists come together for a special collaboration combining their intense musical energies into a brand new Latin Jazz duo.  Between them, Alex and Omar have performed with Wynton Marsalis, Courtney Pine, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Tito Puente and a whole host of other Jazz/Latin luminaries. This special night ahead of their concert series at the Zermatt Unplugged Festival in Switzerland the following week promises audience on a joyful, whirlwind journey of musical exuberance.

11th April - No.28, Belper, UK

Konzert Fiddling Millers, Alex Wilson und Gäste in Degen

 CANCELLED

An diesem Konzert spielen die Fiddling Millers in der Originalbesetzung, zudem sind der Jazzpianist Alex Wilson und Simon Schwarzenbach am Schlagzeug mit dabei. Es werden Klassiker zu hören sein, es dürfen auch Werke aus der Moderne nicht fehlen. Zum Teil wurden sie arrangiert und ausgewählt durch die Fiddling Millers Kinder. Vor allem auch die Werke aus dem Latin Jazz vom Internationalen Künstler Alex Wilson werden einen Höhepunkt darstellen.

4th April Vella, Switzerland

Jazz Colossus - Latin Night: Nolita Golding, Alex Wilson

20-piece Big Band Jazz Colossus return to The Picturedrome with a night of Latin flavours, kicking off your weekend in style! The band will be joined by a dazzling array of special guests including Nolita Golding, Alex Wils§on, Alejandro Martinez and many more! 

13th March - Picturedrome, Northampton, UK

"More than Classic" live bei GENESIS ZURICH

Nach den erfolgreichen und sehr beliebten Konzerten von More than Classic und Projektil im 2019 mit den Veranstaltungen «Genesis» und «Illuminated Art» in der Maag Halle freuen wir uns, weitere Highlights im 2020 präsentieren zu dürfen:

Am 7. März wird der musikalische Kosmopolit, der die Klassik mit dem Jazz und wandert meisterhaft zwischen Folk und Fusion verknüpft, preisgekrönte Star-Pianist Alex Wilson am Klavier und Keyboard seine eigenen Kompositionen zur laufenden Lichtshow darbieten. Der European Jazz LUKAS Awards Gewinner von 2018 wird so die Schöpfung Genesis auf seine virtuose Art und Weise interpretieren – ein unvergessliches, einmaliges und exklusives Erlebnis!

7. März   Offener St. Jakob am Stauffacher, Zürich

Chevere Latin Jazz Collective  

A really nice group led by Chicho Castillo, my first performance with this ensemble will feature their repertoire and selection of my own latin jazz tracks.  With Gerry Lopez sax, Bodo Maier – trumpet, Dimitris Christopoulos – bass, Jose Manuel Gonzales – percussion & Chicho Castillo – drums

6th March - Musigbistrot, Bern, Switzerland

Klang Kaleidoscop - Frauenchor Erlenbach

19. Januar   Reformierte Kirche Erlenbach

Unnati Dasgupta & Jyotsna Srikanth featuring Alex Wilson

LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL

Launch of the new lineup for this wonderful artist for whom I am musical director and pianist.

Watch us perform here

24th November - Karamel, London, UK

Omar Puente and Friends

I am a guest of my close colleague Omar Puente, Nigel Kennedy writes: "Omar Puente. contribution to 20th and 21st century violin playing has now become legendary. His generous nature, his commitment to good music, his enjoyment of life and his respect for his colleagues are all characteristics which make him a true violin great’ Nigel Kennedy

16th November - Hull Truck Theatre, London, UK

22nd November - Kings Place, London, UK  LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL

Samuel Blaser's Don Cosmic

Trombonist Samuel Blaser. celebrates today the world greatest trombonist: Don Drummond by forming Don Cosmic a group of exceptional musicians: Soweto Kinch (as), Michael Blake (ts), Alex Wilson (keys), Alan Weekes (g), Ira Coleman (bass) and Dion Parson (drums).

2nd November - Tampere Jazz Festival, Finland

Unnati Dasgupta

Launch of the new lineup for this wonderful artist for whom I am musical director and pianist.

Watch us perform here

13th October - Barbican Concert Halls Foyer, London, UK

Philipp Fankhauser

My first show with this top Swiss Blues artist for an unplugged quintet concert, with British colleagues Andy Tolman and Richard Spooner ...  really looking forward to this!

20th September - Parktheater, Grenchen, Switzerland

Edwin Sanz Salsa Orchestra

This salsa ensemble comprises some of the best players in Europe and it's always a pleasure to perform with this talented percussionist and bandleader.  Watch us here.

31st August - Hossegor, France

Sommer Blues Festival, Basel

I get to live my other life as a blues organist/pianist on this exciting show with some top Swiss musicians featuring the formidable voice of Estella Benedetti.

28th June - Sommer Blues Festival, Basel 2230h

29th June - Music am See, Meggen, Switzerland 2200h

Marc Halbheer, Andy Tolman, Alex Wilson trio

I get to perform with these outstanding musicians - Marc Halbheer on drums and fellow Brit, Andy Tolman on bass for an afternoon jazz concert in the Zürich area.  We play between 1430 and 1600h and entrance is free!

26th April - Residenz Zollikerberg, Switzerland

Edwin Sanz, Dimitris Christopoulos Alex Wilson trio

A lovely setting, latin jazz on the terrace overlooking the Matterhorn for Sunday brunch at the Zermatt Unplugged Festival.

14th April at 1100h - SCHÖNEGG, Zermatt

Kulturkirche Goldküste "art+act"

 Kirche Tal Herrliberg, Kirchenrank 1, 8704 Herrliberg

Pfarrperson: Alexander Heit . Referent: Friedrich Mennekes

Musik: Alex Wilson (Piano) und Florian Haupt (Saxophon)

Das Kreuz in der Reformation und in der Kunst. Mit einem Werk von Joseph Beuys

Do. 04.04.2019, 20.00 Uhr

Steinway Two Pianos Festival

My third appearance at this most prestigious of events and this time, I am extremely fortunate to have gospel pianist NICKY BROWN with me, along with percussion virtuoso WILL FRY.  Expect collaborations and collisions of Afro-Latin and Gospel, all glued together with a healthy does of jazz!animals!  WATCH VIDEO CLIP OF THE SHOW

22nd March - Pizza Express, Soho, London UK

Music Book: A Twilight Concert by Seckou Keita

Over the last year, Seckou has worked intensively with arranger Alex Wilson to translate the complexity and glorious verve of his music to an ensemble of western instruments.

Following an introduction and performance by Seckou on kora an Alex Wilson on piano, the new material will be performed for the first time by Sinfonia Cymru musicians Abel Selaocoe (cello) and Helen Wilson (flute), award-winning jazz pianist Zoe Rahman, and Paul Moylan (double bass).

15th January - Howard Assembly Rooms, Leeds, UK

Nolita Golding & Alex Wilson

New Year's Eve Salsa at the Hotel Montana, Luzern

Dance 2017 away with Nolita Golding and Alex Wilson who will be playing with long time colleagues percussionists Edwin Sanz, Jorge Rodriguez and bassist Leon Duncan.  From classic Cuban sounds to slamming salsa soul - this one is not to be missed!  HOT TIP - book the 10pm package for drinks and dancing!

31st December - Hotel Montana, Luzern, Switzerland

Bansangu Orchestra at Ronnie Scott's London

Bansangu Orchestra is a mighty world music big band led by acclaimed saxophonist and composer Paul Booth encompassing a variety of styles including Brazilian, African and Afro-Cuban. With the basis of jazz orchestra, Bansangu perform their own compositions, which take inspiration from various worldwide influences, instruments, textures and soundscapes. The band is comprised of all-star musical heavy weights and this impressive ensemble will be joined on stage by special guests Claire Martin and Oli Rockberger.

8th October - Ronnie Scott's, London

Featured guest with the Christoph Walter Orchestra

A special gala concert at the prestigious KKL Concert Hall in Luzern, Switzerland.  Christoph Walter has an impressive big band with vocalist Nelly Patty and this will be a night to remember.

25th Sept . KKL, Luzern, Switzerland

Premiere of new work "Journey Around Latin America"

Jugendsinfonieorchester Zurichsee conducted by Roman Brogli-Sacher.  I have written my first symphonic work inspired by music from Cuba, Colombia & Paraguay and will perform this as soloist with a talented orchestra of young musicians.

7th July     Hombrechtikon, Switzerland

22nd Sep   Orchestra Festival, Aarau, Switzerland (1400h)

28th Oct    Erlibacher Music Festival, Switzerland

More Than Classic – Fussball Im Konzert

Lucy Landymore (Hans Zimmer percussionist) leads this fascinating concert which will be performed alongside a screening of the live 1/8 final of the World Cup featuring music especially composed for the occasion!  Some great musicians on board, should be pretty special.

30th June  Maag Tonhalle, Zürich

Malia - Malawi Blues

I am honoured to have co-written and co-directed this project at André Makounian's "Maison des Artistes" in Chamonix.  These dates are part of ongoing touring in Germany, France, Austria and Switzerland. 

Here are some photos of our show.

3rd June - Musik und Wein im Ahrtal, Germany

13th June - Jazz First, Fürstenfeldbrück, Germany

Salsa with the musicians of Mercadonegro

A great opportunity to play with the great musicians from the salsa band Mercadonegro.  These guys live and breathe salsa and it's so nice to be surrounded by this!

WATCH A CLIP OF THE SHOW!

19th May   Riviera Latina Festival

Reformierte Kirche Erlenbach

A fascinating series of events whereby I provide a musical response to the guest speakers and the sermon delivered by the visionary Andreas Cabalzar.  At times, my piano crosses over with the dialogue ... at times I respond with a soundscape plus piano.  It feels pretty unique!

7th April     1700h  Erlenbach, Switzerland

5th May      2000h Erlenbach, Switzerland

6th Oct       2000h Erlenbach, Switzerland

Estella Benedetti Band

I get to live my other life as a blues organist/pianist on this exciting show with some top Swiss musicians.

Watch a track we a performed on the show

Watch a bit of the soundcheck

Me testing my Nord Electro 5D

11th April Basel Blues Festival

Estella Benedetti at the Luzern Blues Festival

I get to live my other life as a blues organist/pianist on this exciting show with some top Swiss musicians at the Luzern Blues Festival in the casino for a late night show which starts at 11pm!  For the late night party animals!

17th Nov - Luzern Blues Festival, Grand Casino Luzern, Casineum

Lariba

An autumn show with this project which combines cuban and brazilian music with hip hop and reggae and their album  "Walking Palante" 

4th Nov - Mehrspur, Zürich

Alex Wilson & Nolita Golding

A new latin soul star is launched … Nolita Golding … with whom I will collaborate for a set of searing vocals, energy-packed songs plus a sprinkling of soul ballads all wrapped in Alex’s signature latin jazz piano sound with a backing band that packs a punch.  Performing new material plus Alex’s well known salsa dance floor hits, these two artists will be fresh from headlining the Saturday night Glastonbury Latino stage … this is a show not to be missed!

21st Oct, 2017 - London Latin Jazz Fest, Soho, London

Malia - Malawi Blues/Njira 

I am honoured to have co-written and co-directed the new Malia album at André Makounian's "Maison des Artistes" in Chamonix.  We toured the project in November and January in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.  Now a first date in Cannes with this exciting quartet along with Edwin Sanz and Dimitris Christopoulos on drums and bass.

4th Aug, 2017 - Festival Jazz A Domergue 2017

C-Breeze & Alex Wilson

A blast of Caribbean jazz featuring the talent of Monty Alexander’s musician Leon Duncan on bass & vocals, the steel drums of Trinidad-born Junior Edwards, top session drummer Sylvain Petite and the powerful Latin sounds of Alex Wilson on piano.

18th July, 2017 - Festival da Jazz,St Moritz, Switzerland

Rodrigo y Gabriela

Two cameo appearances with the power guitar duo.  in 2012 I was arranger and musical director for their AREA 52 album, working at Abdala Studios in Havana closely alongside veteran producer Peter Asher. We went on to tour the world incl. Sydney Opera House, Radio City New York, Zenith Paris and Bonaroo Festival, USA.  This will be happy reunion during their whirwind tour of the US and Europe!

3rd July, 2017 - Les Docks, Lausanne, Switzerland

11th July, 2017 - Volkshaus, Zürich, Switzerland

Alex Wilson's "Salsa Soul Orchestra"

A selection of past hits and new tunes and will headline the Glasto Latino stage on the Saturday night.  Backed up by a blistering array of talent including soul diva Naomi Phillips, Cuban singer Josbel Figurita, Eliane Correa on keyboards and percussion maestro Edwin Sanz plus emerging star Nolita Golding, we will present an energy-packed set which will include a first time collaboration with trumpet star Maite Hontelé.  From the salsa dance floor classic Ain’t Nobody, Show Me, Antonio to world premieres of new material … this late night show is not one to be missed.

24th June, 2017 - Glastonbury Festival, UK

Edwin Sanz OVERFLOW

 ‘Overflow’ is a no-messin' record of punchy salsa married with gospel vocals and Latin-funk grooves. Highlights include a high octane salsafied version of Screaming Jay Hawkins's 'I Put a Spell on You' and a renewal of Fred Hammond's gospel classic 'We're Blessed'.  This show will feature vocalists Naomi Phillips, Nolita Golding and Josbel "Figurita"

19th May, 2017 - Bury St Edmunds Festival, UK

Steinway Festival with Eliane Correa and Alex Wilson

Two powerful forces on the Latin scene collide and collaborate on stage at the 2017 Steinway Festival for an explosive encounter.

17th Mar, 2017 - Pizza Express, Soho, London

Moving Conversation with Alex Wilson & Lucy Durán  I am honoured to be invited to speak at Kings College, London on 2nd March - in conversation with Lucy Duran about my career and collaborations and will include Emeris Solis, who has worked on many of my projects. Tickets free but registration required ... 

2nd March 2017, 6.30-10pm

King’s College London, Strand Campus, Anatomy Museum

Malia - Malawi Blues/Njira ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR (part 2)

I am honoured to have co-written and co-directed the new Malia album at André Makounian's "Maison des Artistes" in Chamonix.  We will be touring this exciting new release in December 16 and Jan 17.

JANUARY 2017

19th - Dortmund

20th - Köln

21st - Mainz

22nd - Jena

23rd - Berlin

24th - Hamburg

25th - Neustadt

26th - Münster

27th - Rheda-Wiedenbrück

28th - Kassel

29th - Freiburg

Simon Estes & Erlibacher Künstler

Concert featuring reknown American vocalist and young musicians plus Katalin Müller on violin and yours truly on piano!

25th Nov - Reformierte Kirche Meilen, Switzerland

27th Nov - Erlibacherhof, Erlenbach, Switzerland

Malia - Malawi Blues/Njira ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR (part 1)

I am honoured to have co-written and co-directed the new Malia album at André Makounian's "Maison des Artistes" in Chamonix.  We will be touring this exciting new release in December 16 and Jan 17.

18.11.2016      Kraichtal, Germany     Alte Kelter     

19.11.2016      Innsbruck, Austria      Treibhaus

20.11.2016      Vienna, Austria           Porgy & Bess

22.11.2016      Zürich, Switzerland     Moods            

23.11.2016      Ingolstadt, Germany   Bürgerhaus    

24.11.2016      München, Germany     Unterfahrt

Edwin Sanz OVERFLOW album launch concerts

‘Overflow’ is a no-messin' record of punchy salsa married with gospel vocals and Latin-funk grooves. Highlights include a high octane salsafied version of Screaming Jay Hawkins's 'I Put a Spell on You' and a renewal of Fred Hammond's gospel classic 'We're Blessed'.

10th Sep - Dax, France  (Toros y Salsa Festival)

30th Sep - London, UK (London Latin Jazz Fest)

15th Oct - Geneva, Switzerland (Theatre Alhambra)

London Latin Jazz Fest 2016

I am pleased to be curating the 4th edition of the London Latin Jazz Fest and for this end-of-festival show, I will bring together friends from various collaborations including the virtuoso Indian vocalist Unnati Dasgupta in a delicious Afro Cuban setting which will include Venezuelan percussion virtuoso Edwin Sanz.  

27th Sep - Madrid Edition with guest Alex Wilson - watch video book tickets

30th Sep - Edwin Sanz Album "Overflow" Launch - watch video book tickets

1st Oct - Alex Wilson & Friends  SOLD OUT

Our Latin Thing 

 I am honoured to be included as special guest on this special show ...Inspired by the 1972 film Our Latin Thing, Colombian percussionist and 'Godfather of Latin Music in the UK'Roberto Pla leads a 20-piece salsa orchestra to perform the music of the Fania All-Stars, celebrating their influence. 

July 16th UK - Barbican Centre, London

Ernest Ranglin

Born 1932, virtuoso guitarist Ernest Ranglin is one of the godfathers of Jamaican popular music, leading to rock steady, reggae and ska. Tony Allen, Courtney Pine, Ira Coleman and Alex Wilson will join Ranglin on the tour with Senegal Sufi singer Cheikh Lô.

May

27 Mawazine Festival, Rabat, Morocco

25.06 UK-Glastonbury/Festival 

26.06 UK-Canterbury/Marlowe Theatre 

27.06 UK-London/Barbican Center

28.06 UK-Basingstoke/The Anvil 

01.07 UK-Bristol/Colston Hall 

02.07 F-Lyon/Festival Ile Utopie

08.07 D-Berlin/Wassermusik Festival @ House of World Cultures 

09.07 SK-Pohoda/Pohoda Festival

13.07 CH-Montreux/MJF  

20.07 TR-Istanbul/Jazz Festival  

24.07 Japan-Fuji Rock  

28.07 NL-Rotterdam/Parkpop 

29.07 D-Lörrach/Stimmen Festival

30.07 AT-Krems/Glatt & Verkehrt

20.08 GB-Flyover Festival (Ernest Ranglin & Alex Wilson special guests)

21.08 NO-Oslo/Mela Festival

31.08 F-Paris/La Vilette Jazz

03.09 FI-Helsinki/Helsinki Festival

Malia

In the summer of 2015 Malia along with myself, Edwin Sanz and Dimitris Christopolous recorded a new album "Malawi Blues/Njira" and this year we will bring this music to the stage starting in Germany.  Watch this space

May 21 Schloss Ettersburg, Germany

Feb 25 Jazz Club Regensburg, Germany

Dave Sturt and Alex Wilson

An intimate, one-off show featuring two Belper musicians (one resident, and one born there many years ago!).  Dave Sturt has just released his solo album Dreams & Absurdities and we'll be playing some of these tracks, some of my solo repertoire and with special guests Lily Sturt-Bolshaw and George Melton.

May 8  No 28. Belper, UK

Alex Wilson - Tribute to Ernest Ranglin

Along with a powerhouse rhythm section of Marc Halbheer, Leon Duncan and Edwin Sanz, I return to St Moritz to pay tribute to the veteran guitarist Ernest Ranglin. During this one-off show we will play pieces from his various albums spanning his amazing 70 year career.

Feb

26 Kulm Hotel, St Moritz, Switzerland

Do You Speak Djembe?

I am the musical director for this intriguing project featuring some top African/world musicians such as Seckou Keita, Marque Gilmore, Adama Bilorou and Davide Mantovani, led by percussionist Doug Manuel with impressive vocalist Kristel Adams.  If you come to this show you will play djembe with the band! 

Watch the video here

May

29 Le Rosey, Rolle, Switzerland

Jan

14 Théâtre Jean Le Bleu à Manosque

15 Le Grand angle - Voiron, France

29 L'Amphy, Yutz, France

Do You Speak Djembe?

This is an intriguing project featuring some top African/world musicians such as Seckou Keita, Marque Gilmore, Adama Bilorou and Davide Mantovani, led by percussionist Doug Manuel with impressive vocalist Kristel Adams.  If you come to this show you will play djembe with the band!  Click below to join us our French tour.

Watch the video here

Oct

2  VELAUX, France          9  MONACO, France

Nov

7  Théâtre de Longjumeau, France

8  Théâtre de Crosne, France

14  Théatre Olympe de Gouges, Montauban, France

20  Salle Ravel, LEVALLOIS PERRET, France

21  Montigny

Dec

5, 6  La Cigale, Paris

12  Frejus, France

Afro-Cuban Gospel Project  watch video of the show

Yes it's another collaboration! And this time with gospel keyboard/vocal maestro Nicky Brown.  I worked with Nicky on a track for my album Salsa con Soul and I am thrilled to be back on stage with him and his vocalists along with a kicking Afro-Cuban rhythm section.  It is part of the London Latin Jazz Fest 2015 and it's going to be a hot one!

1st Oct - London Latin Jazz Fest, Soho, London

Malia

Two shows in France following our album recording at Andre Makounian's studio in June.  A preview of the album to be released!  with Dimitri Christopoulos (bass) and Edwin Sanz (perc)

Little video of my stage setup

4th Nov - Paris, France

6th Nov - Centre Culturelle de Liffre, France

Lariba

An autumn show with this project which combines cuban and brazilian music with hip hop and reggae and their album  "Walking Palante" 

5th Sept - Dübendorf, Switzerland

Latin Piano in St Moritz, Switzerland

An honour to be part of this most important of jazz festivals with my trio featuring Edwin Sanz on percussion and Dimitri Christopoulos on bass.  On this show we are delighted to have special guest, award-winning vocalist "Malia" perform with us.

18th July - Festival da Jazz, Kulm Hotel, St Moritz

Edwin Sanz "San Agustin" summer salsa shows

Venezuelan percussionist, Edwin Sanz, is a virtuoso and after accompanying stars such as Isaac Delgado, Cheo Feliciano, Alfredo de la Fé, Tito Nieves he branches out with his own 11 piece salsa band and album "San Agustin", co-produced by myself and released on Alex Wilson Records.  

watch Glastonbury show

 12th June  Colchester Arts Centre, UK

13th June  Bradford Festival, UK

14th Aug   Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh, UK

15th Aug   Canary Wharf Jazz Festival, London, UK

Steinway Festival London - Mike Lindup and Alex Wilson

The pianist/vocalist of iconic band Level 42, Mike Lindup, teams up with Latin Jazz pianist Alex Wilson for a special concert of Afro-Cuban Level 42 songs and latin jazz pianistic fireworks plus Venezuelan percussionist Edwin Sanz and bassist Davide Mantovani.  watch video

7th March - Pizza Express Soho Jazz Club, London

Malia - Convergence Winter Tour

A colleague of mine from two decades back, Malia now has several albums out on major record labels including the latest produced by Boris Blank on Universal  "Convergence".  Here I am reunited with Malia alongside my close colleague Edwin Sanz on percussion for some winter shows.

19th Feb - La Garde, France

20th Feb - Berre L'Etang, France

21st Feb - Sunset, Paris

22nd Feb - Sunset, Paris

24th Feb - Lempdes (Clermont Ferrand), France

Latin Piano in St Moritz, Switzerland

Two shows featuring latin piano repertoire - original compositions of mine and standards - featuring Edwin Sanz on percussion and Dimitri Christopoulos on bass, performed in a very special jazz bar up in the Alps.

30th Jan - Sunny Bar, Kulm Hotel, St Moritz

31st Jan - Sunny Bar, Kulm Hotel, St Moritz

Rodrigo y Gabriela

featured guest appearance with this fantastic guitar duo.

14th Dec - Xtra, Zürich CH

15th Dec - Thonex, CH

Do You Speak Djembe

If you come to this show you will play djembe with the band!  This is an intriguing project featuring some top African/world/jazz musicians such as Seckou Keita, Marque Gilmore and Davide Mantovani, led by percussionist Doug Manuel with impressive vocalist Kristel Adams.

9th December - Théâtre du Léman, Geneva

Bansangu

Mighty world music big band led by acclaimed saxophonist and composer Paul Booth encompassing a variety of styles including Afro-Cuban and Brazilian, and featuring the solid improvisational talents of trumpeter Ryan Quigley, trombonist Trevor Mires, saxophonist Jason Yarde and myself on piano.

23rd Nov - Spice of Life, London Jazz Festival

Lariba

Some late summer/autumn shows with this project which combines cuban and brazilian music with hip hop and reggae and a new album out this year "Walking Palante" (listen on itunes)

23.8.14 Folkfestival Locarno 

29.8.14 Meck a Frick

31.8.14 Zürich Theater Spektakel

3.9.14  Musik im Park Baden

13.9.14 Expogrow, Irun, Spain

8.11.14 Zürich Toniareal

Alex Wilson presents the London Latin Jazz Fest 2014

"My aim, as curator of the London Latin Jazz Fest, is provide a platform and shop window for London's array of talent in this genre - new artists, fresh collaborations of established artists in exciting new contexts and, most important of all, a chance for the audience to see great music played with passion!"  

Click here for the full lineup details.

23rd Sep Grupo X with opening set by Alex Wilson & Edwin Sanz

24th Sep Eliane Correa with opening set by Alex Wilson & Edwin Sanz

25th Sep Jandira Silva with opening set by Alex Wilson & Edwin Sanz

26th Sep (doors @ 6pm) Alex Wilson and Mike Lindup (Level 42) – two pianos

26th Sep (doors @ 10pm) Alex Wilson and Mike Lindup (Level 42) – two pianos

27th Sep (doors @ 6pm) Alex Wilson Quartet featuring special guest Peter Tickell

27th Sep (doors @ 10pm) Alex Wilson Quartet featuring special guest Peter Tickell

Corazon Latino

Latin concert in a delightful waterside setting on the shores of Lake Hünenberg in Switzerland, led by Latin Jazz guitarist Andy Bopp.

26th July - Strandbad Hünenberg, Switzerland

Alex Wilson Trio at the FESTIVAL DA JAZZ

This most prestigious of Swiss festivals hosts a show by my trio which features Leon Duncan (bass) and Marc Halbheer (drums).   We play at 11.30pm after a set by Brad Meldhau.

July 19    Festival da Jazz, St Moritz, Switzerland

Roland Fink Singers

Lovely vocal group led by veteran choirmaster Roland Fink and accompanied by Andy Bopp's latin group with myself on piano and Dudu Penz on bass.

July 5th - Schlosspark, Andelfingen, on stage at 2015h

Edwin Sanz "San Agustin" ALBUM LAUNCH SHOWS

We play live for the first time the new salsa music released on the 16th June.  LISTEN HERE  Venezuelan percussionist, Edwin Sanz, is a virtuoso and after accompanying stars such as Isaac Delgado, Cheo Feliciano, Alfredo de la Fé, Tito Nieves he branches out with his own 10 piece salsa band and album, co-produced by myself and released on Alex Wilson Records.

27th June   The Garage, London, UK INFO & TICKETS

28th June   Glastonbury Festival, UK INFO & TICKETS

Do You Speak Djembe - PARIS SHOWS

If you come to this show you will play djembe with the band!  This is an intriguing project featuring some top African/world/jazz musicians such as Seckou Keita, Marque Gilmour and Davide Mantovani, led by percussionist Doug Manuel with impressive vocalist Krystel Adams. More info & tickets HERE

I will be in Paris performing on this show for the following dates :

July : 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31

August : 1, 2

LARIBA at the Fete Multiculturelle, Vevey, Switzerland

June 21st - a midnight concert (the evening of the Saturday) with this exciting Cuban-Brazilian fusion band.  Get your dancing shoes on!

Malia at "Jazz a Roland Garros"

A colleague of mine from two decades back, Malia now has several albums out on major record labels including the latest produced by Boris Blank on Universal  "Convergence".  Here I am reunited with Malia alongside my close colleague Edwin Sanz on percussion at this iconic French venue.

May 28    Jazz a Roland Garros, Paris

Lariba "Walking Pa'lante" Album Launch

Exciting salsa-reggae fusion band plays the album launch at a cool venue in Zürich.  I featured on one track of the album and will be playing in the band ... should be a great night!

Jan 31    Moods, Zürich  buy tickets

Alex Wilson Trio plays in the Swiss Alps!

featuring two excellent Swiss-based musicians, Marc Halbheer (drums) and Leon Duncan (bass) exploring the cross-currents of jazz, linking West Africa with the Caribbean & Latin America ... in the Alps. 

Listen to the trio album released in 2013 here.

Jan 17     Miles Davis Lounge, St Moritz

Jan 18     Miles Davis Lounge, St Moritz

Edwin Sanz "Salsa con Clase"

My longtime percussion partner has his own power salsa unit and I will be playing piano for his project in a salsa club in Basel. Come along to dance and listen to some great music!

Dec 17   Kuppel, Basel   buy tickets (Starticket)

Nardy Castellini

I am playing piano for Cuban saxophonist, Nardy Castellini.  We toured the world together playing for Rodrigo y Gabriela, so it will be nice to share the stage again ... this time with Nardy's very own latin jazz project!   

Raul Hernandez - drums   /    Edwin Sanz - percussion   /  Damian Nueva - bass

Dec 7  MAD Club Geneva

Alex Wilson presents the LONDON LATIN JAZZ FEST

I am delighted to be curating the 1st Annual London Latin Jazz Fest at London Soho's Dean St Pizza Express Jazz Club

Please visit the festival website for more information on this most exciting project.

Sep 19  Roberto Pla & his Latin Ensemble

Sep 20  Alex Wilson's London Latin Jazz Fest

Sep 21  Jason Rebello & Alex Wilson

Sep 22  Snowboy & the Latin Section

Wilber Calver - AfroCubanCelticMusic

In 2012, Wilber Calver, the Afro-Cuban bagpiper, released his debut album "Diaspora", for I which I produced, directed and arranged the music.  He is now performing the new repertoire, which comprises celtic melodies in an African diasporic setting ... you've got to see it to believe it!  Album Link

Aug 19  38. Winterthurer MUSIKFESTWOCHEN, Switzerland

Aug 23  Jazz Night Zug, Switzerland

USA Tour with Rodrigo y Gabriela

On the road again with the fantastic Mexican guitar duo for the dates below.  On the shows marked w/ Alex Wilson I will be playing a special 30 minute solo keyboard set to open up the night!

Check out the behind the scenes photo diary from the tour.

 Jul 05  Chateau Ste. Michelle - Woodinville, WA
 Jul 06  Edgefield w/ Alex Wilson - Troutdale, OR
 Jul 07  Britt Pavilion w/ Alex Wilson - Jacksonville, OR
 Jul 09  The Masonic w/ Alex Wilson - San Francisco, CA
 Jul 10  Mountain Winery w/ Alex Wilson - Saratoga, CA
 Jul 12  Red Butte w/ Alex Wilson - Salt Lake City, UT
 Jul 13  The Ride Festival - Telluride, CO
 Jul 14  Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles, CA

Trio Mali Latino feat. Omar Puente

As a sequel to the success of Mali Latino, Alex has taken the core of the rhythm section to form a new project.  Expect jazz and Latin rhythms stripped back to their African roots – yet fresh, vibrant and definitely modern. With Malian Ahmed Fofana (vocals, guitar, balafon, ngoni, djembe) and Venezuelan Edwin Sanz (percussion).

MAY 4th      Cheltenham Jazz Festival - with guest Omar Puente (2.45pm – 4pm)

JUNE 8th      Kings Place, London - Songlines Encounters Festival with OMAR PUENTE

Steinway Festival - Alex Wilson & Cesar Correa

Alex Wilson joins forces for the first time on stage with Peruvian piano virtuoso Cesar Correa to push the limits of latin piano to the extreme. Classically trained, Cesar Correa brings a romantic elegance to the collaboration and when the two pianists kick off with the accompaniment of Elpidio Caicedo (bass) and Will Fry (percussion)... heavy duty sparks are guaranteed to fly!  Also on the bill are Jason Rebello & Dave Newton / Gábor Cseke & János Nagy

MARCH 

21st      Pizza Express Dean St, Soho

Rodrigo y Gabriela Asia/Australia Tour

As a followup to the exciting Area 52 project, Alex has been invited to rejoin Rodrigo y Gabriela to form a power trio for an exciting tour not to be missed!

DECEMBER

29 - Falls Festival, Lorne Vic, Australia
31 - Falls Festival, Marion Bay Tas, Australia
 
JANUARY
2 - Sydney Opera House, Nsw, Australia
5 - Southbound, Busselton, Australia
8 - Kitek Livehouse, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
12 - Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan
13 - Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan

15 - Sankei Hall Breeze

7th December  - An Evening of Jazz – Gala Concert

Peter Conway Management represents some of the finest jazz artists on the UK music scene today and will be promoting a gala concert featuring on his acclaimed roster as part of the St. James. Artists include Alex Wilson, Niamh McNally, Eska, Femi Temowo, Gwyneth Herbert, Alexander Stewart, James Morton, Gwyn Jay Allen

Ernest Ranglin 

On the road again with the most legendary Jamaican guitarist, Ernest Ranglin celebrating his 80th Birthday! 

DECEMBER

4th - Lille, France - Théâtre Charcot Marcq En Baroeul

Rodrigo y Gabriela November Tour

As a followup to the exciting Area 52 project, Alex has been invited to rejoin Rodrigo y Gabriela to form a power trio for an exciting Autumn tour not to be missed!

NOVEMBER

10th - Basel, Switzerland - Kaserne
12th - Cologne, Germany - Kulturkirche
13th - Munich, Germany - Theaterfabrik
15th - Zenith    Strasbourg, France 

16th - Amsterdam, Holland - Melkweg Rabozaal

17th - Zenith    Lille, France
19th - Zenith    Nimes, France
21st - Zenith    Toulouse, France
22nd - Zenith    Nantes, France
23rd - Zenith    Paris, France

25th - HMV Institute Birmingham, UK

26th - Manchester Academy Manchester, UK
27th - Colston Hall, Bristol, UK

29th - The Forum, London, UK

Alex Wilson Trio Autumn Tour

A live preview of a forthcoming album to be released in 2013, Alex brings his diverse musicality back to a powerful piano trio with Frank Tontoh (drums) and Davide Mantovani (bass)  listen here

OCTOBER

19th        The Lighthouse, Poole, UK  with Paul Booth special guest (sax)
25th        PizzaExpress, London  with Tristan Banks on drums

26th        PizzaExpress, London  with Tristan Banks on drums

NOVEMBER

2nd     DEDA Cube Cafe Bar, Derby, UK
3rd      Rosehill, Cumbria, UK
7th      Warwick Arts Centre, UK

Musical Director, Arranger and Pianist for

Rodrigo y Gabriela Europe summer touring 2012.

Aug 08 Das Festival w/ C.U.B.A.    Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Aug 11 Wilderness Festival w/ C.U.B.A.Oxfordshire, United Kingdom 
Aug 13 Musicalarue Festival w/ C.U.B.A.Luxey, France
Aug 18 V Festival w/ C.U.B.A.Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Aug 19 V Festival w/ C.U.B.A.Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Aug 22 Tenant's Vital w/ C.U.B.A.Belfast, United Kingdom

27th July 2012 - Ernest Ranglin FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL, Japan

Alex performs with Jamaican guitar legend at this iconic rock festival.  watch here

16th July 2012 - special guest with the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis Following an invitation to perform with this most prestigious of groups in 2010, I am delighted to be invited back to participate in the 'Afro-Cuban Fiesta' night at the London Barbican Concert Hall, also featuring Pedro Martinez and Omar Puente.

Musical Director, Arranger and Pianist for

Rodrigo y Gabriela Europe summer touring 2012.

Jul 06 Montreux Festival w/ C.U.B.A.  Montreux, Switzerland

Jul 07 North Sea Jazz Festival w/ C.U.B.A.Rotterdam, Netherlands
Jul 08 Les Ardentes Festival w/ C.U.B.A.Liege, Belgium
Jul 12 Francofolies (St Jean D'Acre) w./ C.U.B.A.La Rochelle, France
Jul 13 Ghent Jazz Festival w/ C.U.B.A.Ghent, Belgium
Jul 14 Théâtres Romains De Fourvière w/ C.U.B.A.Lyon, France
Jul 17 Villa Arconati w/ C.U.B.A.Bollate, Italy
Jul 18 Theatre Antique w/ C.U.B.A.Arles, France
Jul 20 Paleo Festival w/ C.U.B.A.Nyon, Switzerland

Jul 21 Vielles Charrues (Jack Kerouac stage)

23rd June 12 -Wilber Calver Fete Multiculturelle de Vevey, Switz

This is a special project arranged and produced by Alex - Wilber Calver is a force about to burst onto the world music scene with his unqiue AfroCubanCeltic concept.  Visit his website www.wilbercalver.com

22nd June 2012 - Solo Piano  Victoria & Albert Museum, London

As part of the 'Celebrating Sanctuary' event this evening marks Refugee Week and brings this historic London museum to life with art and culture including a solo set by Alex.

8th June 2012 - Rodrigo y Gabriela  Bonaroo Festival, USA

Musical Director, Arranger and Pianist for the CUBA project, playing at the festival to open up for Radiohead.

Musical Director, Arranger and Pianist for Rodrigo y Gabriela USA tour spring 2012.

APRIL
03 - Seattle, WA - The Paramount Theatre
04 - Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
05 - Oakland, CA - The Fox Theatre
07 - Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Palladium
10 - Broomfield, CO - 1STBANK Center
12 - Chicago, IL - The Chicago Theatre
13 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater
14 - Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
16 - Toronto, CA - Massey Hall
20 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall
21 - Upper Darby, PA - Tower Theatre
23 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre
25 - Washington, DC - Warner Theatre
26 - Charlottesville, VA - Charlottesville Pavilion
28 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle

MAY
01 - Miami, FL - The Fillmore
04 - New Orleans, LA - Jazz Fest
05 - Austin, TX - Stubb's

Aldeburgh Carneval with Alex Wilson

16th August, 2010

Aldeburgh Music’s new youth group, Group A, will be joining forces with Glyndebourne’s Youth Opera Group to create their entry for the Carnival. The group will be led by Alex Wilson and three other artists, showcasing a lively and vibrant performance of Cuban rhythms.

THE COMPASS SUITE - world premiere

21st June, 2010 -  Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, London

The Summer Solstice sees a premiere of an exciting new musical work commissioned by Canary Wharf.  Directed by pianist/composer Alex Wilson, The Compass Suite takes the listener on a worldwide musical journey.

Composing for "North" is Kathryn Tickell, who recently featured on Sting's If on a Winter's Night. British-Bangladeshi composer, Kishon Khan, then takes up the baton for "East" with a compelling fusion of western and Asian sounds.  Going "South" to Mali in West Africa, Alex Wilson takes us deep into the Mandingue musical tradition before sweeping across the Atlantic to some steamy, hot Afro-Cuban sounds.  We finish by heading "West" for some slamming jazz-funk composed by James Morton which will include the powerful sounds of 10-strong Kinetika Bloco music troupe.

Alex has assembled a stellar seventeen-piece band to play this new work - these talented instrumentalists have accompanied Craig David, Incognito, Steve Winwood, Sting, Tom Jones, Level 42, Amy Winehouse, Pee Wee Ellis, Courtney Pine, George Michael and a myriad of other artists.

This one off performance of a brand new, cutting edge work is not to be missed .... The Compass Suite.