Schlippenbach Globe Unity Orchestra
An underground, gritty free jazz night.
We are thrilled to welcome the legendary Schlippenbach Globe Unity Orchestra to Cafe OTO for a three-day residency coinciding with the group's 60th anniversary. One of the oldest and most important free-jazz orchestras in the world, the group has been on our wishlist since we first opened. This 15-piece line-up includes renowned musicians such as Evan Parker and Aki Takase, performing four-hands piano with Schlippenbach himself. Big band residencies have provided some of the standout moments in OTO's history, from the Sun Ra Arkestra to Peter Brotzmann's Chicago Tentet, and these three nights should be no exception. The group's history dates back to 1966, when pianist Alexander von Schlippenbach composed Globe Unity, an exclamatory free-jazz piece that debuted scandalously in the Berliner Philaharmonie.
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When and where does this residency take place?+
This event happens from November 3rd to 5th, 2026, at Cafe OTO, located at 18-22 Ashwin St, London E8 3DL.
Who is performing with the ensemble?+
The 15-piece lineup features key figures including Evan Parker, Aki Takase, Daniel Erdmann, and Alexander von Schlippenbach.
How do I get tickets for the residency?+
Tickets on Mood.
