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The Audrey Chen Duo unites cellist and vocalist Audrey Chen with percussionist and improviser Tatsuya Nakatani, forming a cornerstone duo in the world of free, improvised music. Rooted in spontaneous collaboration, their performances weave cello, voice, percussion, and live electronics into evolving soundscapes. Though the duo’s most widely released work is the 2005 album Limn, released on HH-6 (HH-6), their live performances and improvisational approach have influenced countless musicians in experimental and avant-garde scenes.

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Audrey Chen also maintains an active presence beyond this duo, pursuing projects such as BEAM SPLITTER and MOPCUT in 2025. Be sure to follow official channels for updates on future collaborations and performances.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Audrey Chen Duo

  • Duo: Nakatani-Chen Duo (Audrey Chen and Tatsuya Nakatani), a prominent improvisational pairing.
  • Album: Limn, released 2005 on H&H Production (HH-6).
  • Genre/style: free/improvised experimental music mixing cello, voice, percussion and live electronics.
  • Discography status: Limn (2005) appears to be the duo’s only released album.
  • 2025 touring: no confirmed 2025 dates for the Nakatani-Chen Duo; Audrey Chen’s 2025 schedule highlights BEAM SPLITTER and MOPCUT projects.
  • Social footprint: official sites and Bandcamp pages for Audrey Chen (audreychencello.com, audreychen.com, audreychen.bandcamp.com).

The records

Audrey Chen Duo Discography

  • Limn
    2005 · H&H Production

Biography

Audrey Chen is a multidisciplinary performer whose work traverses contemporary classical, improvisational jazz-informed scenes, and electronic experimentation. Her collaboration with Tatsuya Nakatani—the Nakatani-Chen Duo—has been a touchstone in the free-improvisation universe, celebrated for its fearless exploration of texture, timbre, and the sonic possibilities of the intimate duo format. The duo’s lineage sits at the intersection of extended techniques on cello and voice, radical percussion, and responsive, real-time electronics, allowing for performances that unfold differently in each moment.

Over the years, Chen has contributed to a broad spectrum of avant-garde projects, while maintaining a distinctive voice that emphasizes openness, listening, and rigorous sonic inquiry. Their work has attracted audiences worldwide who seek authentic, unfiltered improvisation that challenges expectations while maintaining a sense of musical conversation and exploration.

Discography Highlights

  • Limn (2005) – a seminal duo recording featuring Audrey Chen and Tatsuya Nakatani, released on HH-6. This album captures the duo’s exploratory approach to cello, voice, percussion, and live electronics, and remains a key reference point in their catalog.

Upcoming Tour Information

As of 2025, there are no confirmed dates for the Nakatani-Chen Duo. Audrey Chen’s 2025 schedule includes projects such as BEAM SPLITTER and MOPCUT. For fans seeking live appearances, we recommend monitoring official channels for the latest announcements and tour planning details.

To stay updated on future performances, follow Audrey Chen and related projects via official sites and social channels listed below.

Where to Follow

For even broader context, explore collaborations and performances connected to BEAM SPLITTER and MOPCUT, which highlight Audrey Chen’s evolving role in contemporary experimental music.

Whether you’re new to Audrey Chen Duo or a longtime listener, their work invites attentive listening and curiosity. With a focus on live, uncensored musical conversation, this duo remains a foundational presence in improvised music—an example of how vulnerable, responsive performance can create rich, unexpected sound worlds. Secure your seats or keep an eye on official updates for future opportunities to experience their improvisational dialogue live across venues and festival stages.

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