Tony Oxley
- Type: Musician
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 15 June 1938 in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
- Died: 26 December 2023
- Active: 1958 - 2023
Biography
Tony Oxley was an English drummer (1938–2023), a founding figure of European free improvisation who co-founded *Incus Records* and the *Music Improvisation Company*. Based at *Ronnie Scott*'s in the 1960s and later in Germany, he expanded the drum kit with electronics and percussion objects, and led groups including his quintets and the Celebration Orchestra across five decades. His influence runs through generations of European improvising drummers and percussionists.
Tony Oxley Discography
- The Baptised Traveller (1969) - Album - rated 3.77/5
- February Papers (1977) - Album - rated 3.92/5