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NEIL METCALFE (flute), ALISON BLUNT (violin), HANNAH MARSHALL (cello), TONY MARSH (percussion).
A sequence of improvisations recorded in the warm natural acoustics of St Peter’s Whitstable. This quartet plays music created in the moment. From a starting point of contrasting histories, energies and aesthetics, they weave together, forming a tapestry of colours and dynamics. 

 

Improvisations captures a live set by the Tony Marsh Quartet — Neil Metcalfe (flute), Alison Blunt (violin), Hannah Marshall (cello), and Tony Marsh (percussion) — recorded in the warm natural acoustics of St Peter’s, Whitstable. Across this performance, four deeply sympathetic improvisers draw on their distinct histories and aesthetic voices to forge spontaneous, unfolding soundscapes. From breathy flute lines to shimmering strings and subtle yet powerful percussion, the group weaves a tapestry of colours, textures and dynamics. Each moment evolves unpredictably, yet the ensemble’s collective listening and responsiveness guarantees a coherent musical journey. This album is a vivid document of chamber improvisation in its most immediate and organic form — intimate, exploratory, and alive in the space.

 

FAQs

1. Who are the musicians in this quartet?
The ensemble features Neil Metcalfe (flute), Alison Blunt (violin), Hannah Marshall (cello), and Tony Marsh (percussion), all accomplished improvisers with rich musical backgrounds.

2. What kind of music is on this album?
The music is fully improvised chamber music: spontaneous, reactive, and shaped by real-time listening and exchange rather than predetermined structure.

3. Where was it recorded?
The recording took place at St Peter’s Church, Whitstable, chosen for its warm, resonant acoustics, which enhance subtle nuances and spatial depth.

4. What listening experience can I expect?
Expect shifting textures, layered interplay, and an evolving dynamic arc. The flute, strings, and percussion talk to each other in real time — sometimes quiet and introspective, sometimes more forceful, always exploratory.

5. How is the album packaged?
Released on the PSI label, the album comes in a professional-quality package suited to the music’s chamber-improvisation character, and includes a digital download for convenient listening.

 

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Tony Marsh Quartet Improvisations - Psi

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