Projects

Baida Quartet

Ralph Alessi (trumpet)

Kris Davis (piano)

Drew Gress (bass)

Nasheet Waits (drums)

The Ralph Alessi Baida Quartet is a  dynamic ensemble described by The New York Times as “unstoppably inventive.” The band  has released three albums, 2 of which are on the ECM label, the latest being Quiver. This past summer the band debuted new works at a performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. They are planning on a new record in the near future. 

 

Ralph Alessi and This Against That

Ralph Alessi & This Against That is a group that organically tows the line between jazz, pop and contemporary classical music. The band has toured Europe and the United States since 2004 playing venues such as The Earshot Festival in Seattle, RedCat Theatre in Los Angeles, Bimhuis in Amsterdam and The New Morning in Paris. Recently they released their 3rd album, Imaginary Friends  which the London Guardian called “Alessi’s best album yet for ECM.”

Ralph Alessi (trumpet, composer), Andy Milne (piano),
Drew Gress (bass), Mark Ferber (drums)

This Against That  w/Joseph Alessi project

Ralph Alessi (trumpet)

Joseph Alessi (trombone)

Andy Milne (piano)

Drew Gress (bass)

Mark Ferber (drums)

This project will will be Ralph Alessi’s first collaborative venture with his brother, the famed classical trombonist Joseph Alessi.  The music for this project will blend contemporary classical music with jazz. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Alessi

 

Ralph Alessi’s Umbra

Ralph Alessi (trumpet)

Florian Weber (piano)

Dan Weiss (drums)

This new trio will be touring Europe in March of 2023 and will record and release a debut record later in the year. 

Alessi/Weber Duo

Ralph Alessi (trumpet)

Florian Weber (piano)

The duo flows seamlessly from original works, to free improvisations  to jazz standards.