Joseph Holbrooke - Last Live 2001—In Memoriam Derek Bailey And Tony Oxley (Live in Antwerp, Belgium, January 2001) (2025)

Joseph Holbrooke, an all-star ensemble from the mid-1960s dedicated to free improvisation, brought together three of the most influential British improvisers: guitarist Derek Bailey, bassist Gavin Bryars, and drummer/percussionist Tony Oxley. Though their recorded legacy is sparse, the group briefly reunited in 1998, leading to the acclaimed The Moat Recordings. Last Live 2001 captures their final performance, recorded in Antwerp in January 2001, and stands as a newly unearthed gem from Gavin Bryars’ archives. This release is both a document of the trio’s fearless musical dialogue and a moving tribute to Bailey and Oxley.

Derek Bailey – Guitar
Gavin Bryars – Bass
Tony Oxley – Drums, Percussion