Alex is a London based trumpeter, producer and composer.

Current projects:

Alex Bonney Quartet

perform original compositions with a range of influences from Don Cherry to Messiaen as well as exploring the passionate music of Albert Ayler.

Alex Bonney: trumpet, Robin Fincker: sax, Johnny Brierley: bass, Jeff Williams: drums


"Both Bonney, with his sparing but telling use of vibrato and vocalised tones, and Fincker, whose controlled fervour seems more impressive with each successive Vortex appearance, set a sensible course between the Scylla of outright re-creation of the Ayler brothers' sound and the Charybdis of using their material merely as a springboard for frolics of their own; An unexpected treat." Chris Parker - The Vortex

Duo with Dave Kane (bass)

Dave Kane and Alex Bonney's improvising duo is full of surprises. Traditional roles of trumpet and double bass are exploded and the sonic potential of their instruments is explored. The duo's action packed and playful range of textures and dynamics combine with a strong melodic sensibility and an uncanny interplay between the two musicians.

" In my opinion Alex and Dave play true music. Played at a very high level, it's as good as any improvised music played any where in the world" Paul Dunmall

Leverton Fox

Electro-acoustic trio with TIm Giles (drums/electronics) and Matt Groom (electronics). New album "Country Dances" available here

Brian Irvine ensemble

Andrew Plummer's World Sanguine Report

Duo with Rory Simmons (trumpet)

Alex has also performed and recorded with a variety of contemporary jazz and improv musicians including Gene Calderazzo, Hans Koller Ensemble (feat. Steve Lacy), Graham Collier Ensemble, and many more.


He also works mixing and producing for a variety of UK jazz musician clients.