Colin Webster (musician)

Colin Webster (born 1983) is a British experimental and improvisational musician (tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, electronics). In the 2000s, he was a member of The Spasm Band led by led by Trinidadian poet, novelist and lecturer Anthony Joseph. Described as a "force for good on the free jazz and improv scene"[1], he works in duos with drummer Mark Holub and turntablist Graham Dunning, and performs with Dutch free jazz/noise trio Dead Neanderthals. He has played with many key musicians of the current scene, including Mark Holub, Archie Shepp, Steve Noble, Alex Ward (musician) and others.[2] In 2015, Webster formed the Kodian Trio with Dirk Serries (guitar) and Andrew Lisle (drums),[3] with an initial performance at London’s Cafe Oto and three subsequent albums.[4]

On his solo album Vs Amp (2022), Webster played his saxophone through a Fender Twin and Bassman amplifier; Noel Gardner wrote in The Quietus: “This is music that is not bound by rules or limitations, for listeners and artists alike.”[5]

Since 2012 Colin has run the Raw Tonk label, specialising in free jazz and improvised music.

References

  1. ^ Mann, Ian "Colin Webster Large Ensemble First Meeting review". The Jazz Man. 2023-07-04.
  2. ^ Stein, Sammy "Colin Webster, jazz saxophonist: Something Else! Interview". Something Else!. 2015-05-05.
  3. ^ Tom Lord The Jazz Discography (online, accessed 23 May 2023)
  4. ^ Press, Kevin "Kodian Trio II". All About Jazz. 2017-11-17.
  5. ^ Gardner, Noel "Colin Webster Vs. Amp review". The Quietus. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
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