Lol Coxhill & Veryan Weston: A Night in Gloucester Avenue

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A new double-cassette release from fischiff VERLAG features a duet by saxophonist Lol Coxhill (1932–2012), known as a bard of free music, and his longtime friend, pianist Veryan Weston (b. 1950). Back in the late ’70s and early ’80s, the two lived together in Digswell House, a country estate near London in Welwyn Garden City. These recordings come from concerts organized by the London Musicians’ Collective during that time.

Coxhill was known for releasing not just records, but also quirky, lo-fi cassette tapes—a fitting match for his playful and DIY spirit. This particular recording only survived on cassette, and in keeping with Coxhill’s handmade style (think flyers made with cut-and-paste photos and doodles), A NIGHT IN GLOUCESTER AVENUE is being released exclusively on cassette. It comes in a box printed with Coxhill’s scribbles and includes photo cards of the two artists, a heartfelt liner note by Weston that captures Coxhill’s unique personality, and a visual index packed with photos provided by Weston.

Only 200 copies are available in this first edition. To celebrate the release, we’re also displaying a selection of Coxhill’s vinyl records from the late ’70s through the ’80s. You’ll also find a handpicked crate of secondhand free music, free jazz, ECM, and ambient records curated by fischiff—including a few rare Coxhill gems. Come take a look!

Schedule

May 15 (Thu) 2025-May 25 (Sun) 2025