Dialogues at Café Oto is a unique film capturing a night of exceptional improvisation at London’s renowned venue for experimental music. This DVD documents the meeting of five extraordinary musicians: Trevor Watts (saxophone), Veryan Weston (piano), Peter Knight (violin), Hannah Marshall (cello), and Alison Blunt (violin). Each brings a wealth of experience in jazz, free improvisation, and contemporary performance, converging in intimate and dynamic dialogues. The music moves between lyrical, fiery, and deeply textural, revealing the spontaneity and depth of long-practiced improvisers. Directed by Mark French and released by Hi4Head Records (HFHDVD01), the film not only preserves the sound but also the visual presence of the performance, offering audiences an inside view of the interplay and creativity that unfolded at Café Oto. A rare document of collaboration between masters of the improvised tradition.
 
FAQs
1. What format is this release?
This is a DVD film documenting a live performance at Café Oto, London.
2. Who performs in this recording?
The film features Trevor Watts, Veryan Weston, Peter Knight, Hannah Marshall, and Alison Blunt.
3. What kind of music can I expect?
Improvised music blending elements of jazz, free improvisation, and contemporary chamber textures.
4. Is the sound professionally recorded?
Yes, both the audio and visuals were recorded live, directed by Mark French, ensuring high-quality documentation.
5. How long is the DVD?
The DVD presents the full performance, offering an extended document of the evening’s improvisations (exact runtime not listed by the label).
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