BENEDICT TAYLOR and DIRK SERRIES’ two-day residency at the magnificent HUNDRED YEARS GALLERY was truly a mesmerizing experience. Celebrating their 2nd duo album OBSIDIAN, released on the Creative Sources label, Benedict and Dirk gathered an amazing line-up of UK improvisers. Routed strongly in the legacy of the international impro scene, and unfortunately frequently fully underrated abroad, these 2 days proved again how relevant, essential, and strong these musicians are. And it’s time to pay respect and so did we with having them on board for 4 sets, spread over these 2 days. Joined us were JOHN BUTCHER (saxophones), JOHN EDWARDS (double bass), CHARLOTTE KEEFFE (trumpet), and BLANCA REGINA (voice, objects) on Saturday and on Sunday we welcomed MAGGIE NICOLS (voice), SYLVIA HALLETT (violin, electronics, saw), STEVE BERESFORD (piano, melodica), MARK WASTELL (percussion) and COLIN WEBSTER (alto sax). Benedict and Dirk express their gratitude to all contributing musicians for their enthusiasm and absolutely stunning musical contributions. To Graham and Montse at Hundred Years Gallery for the warm hospitality and for believing in this without any reservation and to the audience for supporting this free-form music genre. Thanks to you all we keep continuing…