Alex Ward is a composer, improviser, and performing musician. His primary instruments are clarinet and guitar. He has also performed on alto sax, piano/keyboards, bass guitar, and as a vocalist.

Alex's involvement in improvised music dates back to 1986, when he met the guitarist Derek Bailey. Since 2006, he has been heavily involved in both solo and collaborative composition, predominantly  of instrumental music. He has been a member of many other groups including ensembles led by Eugene Chadbourne, Simon H. Fell and Duck Baker. 

Alex is a  frequent collaborator of both Tim and Weasel Walter. In fact, Alex has toured with the both of them as a member of Weasel's Flying Lutenbachers project.