Tom Challenger & Evan Parker - May Spring Last a Lifetime Album Launch
Cafè Oto, E8 3DL , [Venue Details]Join us as we celebrate the launch of ‘May Spring Last a Lifetime’, the first duo release from improvising tenor saxophonists Tom Challenger and Evan Parker which will be released by False Walls.
There will be a duo performance from Challenger and Parker, plus a solo cello set from regular collaborator Hannah Marshall.
The album emerged after years of informal practice sessions; then, following two live performances, the duo recorded this session at Arco Barco in Ramsgate.
"If you've ever been tempted by free improvisation, Parker is your gateway drug." - Stewart Lee
Evan Parker has been a consistently innovative presence in British free music since the 1960s. Parker played with John Stevens in the Spontaneous Music Ensemble, experimenting with new kinds of group improvisation, and held a long-standing partnership with guitarist Derek Bailey. The two formed the Music Improvisation Company and later Incus Records.
Tom Challenger is a saxophonist, improviser, and composer based in London. Having curated and composed for a variety of ensembles over the years, his current work explores improvisation in various guises, alongside developing composed works for various lineups. He has collaborated with the likes of Evan Parker, Charles Hayward, Ed Bennett, Byron Wallen, Kit Downes and Alex Hawkins, in addition to leading his own ensembles, such as Brass Mask.
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Performer name: Tom Challenger & Evan Parker
Other key names: Plus Hannah Marshall (solo)
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Tom Challenger & Evan Parker - May Spring Last a Lifetime Album Launch
Tuesday, 21 Jul 2026 @7.30pm
Cafè Oto, E8 3DLMore Information
Join us as we celebrate the launch of ‘May Spring Last a Lifetime’, the first duo release from improvising tenor saxophonists Tom Challenger and Evan Parker which will be released by False Walls.
There will be a duo performance from Challenger and Parker, plus a solo cello set from regular collaborator Hannah Marshall.
The album emerged after years of informal practice sessions; then, following two live performances, the duo recorded this session at Arco Barco in Ramsgate.
"If you've ever been tempted by free improvisation, Parker is your gateway drug." - Stewart Lee
Evan Parker has been a consistently innovative presence in British free music since the 1960s. Parker played with John Stevens in the Spontaneous Music Ensemble, experimenting with new kinds of group improvisation, and held a long-standing partnership with guitarist Derek Bailey. The two formed the Music Improvisation Company and later Incus Records.
Tom Challenger is a saxophonist, improviser, and composer based in London. Having curated and composed for a variety of ensembles over the years, his current work explores improvisation in various guises, alongside developing composed works for various lineups. He has collaborated with the likes of Evan Parker, Charles Hayward, Ed Bennett, Byron Wallen, Kit Downes and Alex Hawkins, in addition to leading his own ensembles, such as Brass Mask.
Admission
Min: £8.00
Max: £16.00
Performer name: Tom Challenger & Evan Parker
Other key names: Plus Hannah Marshall (solo)
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