The Night
Two houses, two bands. The quartet at 6:00 PM. The full 8 piece at 8:00 PM. Reiss Ellis-Beckles brings his alto saxophone to Alfie's for a Saturday Christmas Special, one flight up, candles lit and the martinis festive. December Saturdays here sell through fast. Bring the office and leave the paper hats at the door, or take the room for the night.
The Music
Reiss Ellis-Beckles is a Trinity Laban graduate who took his alto to New York for a Master's at the Aaron Copland School, studying under Antonio Hart, and came back with the address book to match: Smalls in New York, sold out nights at the Vortex, festival sets from London to Norway. His playing crosses into pop and hip hop when it suits him, with credits alongside Halsey and Jessie J.
The Christmas Special is the season's songbook through a saxophone: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas as a ballad, the Charlie Brown tunes with a swing, and originals like Mourning Love for the moments between. In a room this size the alto stops being an instrument and becomes atmosphere. The early house for mulled spirits, the late house for the party. Jonathan Bauer has played with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Ellis Marsalis. Andrew McCoubrey won the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Young Musicians' Platform Award in 2023.
Plan Your Visit
above 49 Greek Street, Soho, W1D 4EG
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· Tottenham Court Road 3 min
· Leicester Square 6 min
The Quartet House 6PM · The Big Band House 8PM
Sets (6.30-7.00PM, 7.15-8.00PM) & (8.30-9.15PM, 9.45-10.30PM)
Transfers or refunds are available up to 48 hours before the event. Members receive 50% off advance tickets and walk-in privileges. For assistance or private hire, email concierge@soho.live. Please check the date on your booking before checkout. Full terms.
