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Combined vocal, instrumental and movement improvisation is one of my long-term interests and areas of research. I have been exploring these in both solo and ensemble performances, details of solo and group shows can be found in Recent Performances.Performances.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0
Alison in Singles Trio set at Escapade Festival ’06. Photo credit: Julia Burstein
Improvising has been at the core of my work for many years and informs my practice both as an artist and facilitator. I often feel that discoveries I make in improvisation are at least 5 years ahead of similar discoveries I make in life! I have had the pleasure of collaborating in dance, theatre and music environments in the UK and abroad and regularly play with several improvising ensembles; check out BARREL Ensemble Progresivo Apocryphal Theatre London Improvisers Orchestra Mandrake Trio Somedectet Knicker Onasis Wolfgang Songs That Hum when you have the opportunity.BARREL.htmlhttp://www.myspace.com/ensembleprogresivohttp://www.flyingoutofsequence.org/http://www.cafeoto.co.uk/programme/LIO3.shtmhttp://www.myspace.com/mandraketriohttp://www.myspace.com/knickeronasisSongs%20That%20Hum.htmlshapeimage_5_link_0shapeimage_5_link_1shapeimage_5_link_2shapeimage_5_link_3shapeimage_5_link_4shapeimage_5_link_5shapeimage_5_link_6
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Sunday 1st August London Improvisers Orchestra @ Cafe Oto 18-22 Ashwin St, Dalston, London, E8 3DL £6/£5 (no ID necessary) Tuesday, 10th August London Improvisers Orchestra @ Ronnie Scotts DETAILS HEREhttp://www.cafeoto.co.uk/LIOAugust.shtmhttp://www.cafeoto.co.uk/LIOAugust.shtmhttp://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/362-london-improvisers-orchestra-feat-jason-yarde-matt-bourne-and-pete-wareham-brit-jazz-festshapeimage_11_link_0shapeimage_11_link_1shapeimage_11_link_2
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