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Kelley Love and the Pandemonia Orchestra: Foolin

by C. Michael Bailey
December 1, 1999

The Twilight Zone Imagine for a minute a big band. No, a really big band, comprised of a full rhythm and horn section smoothed out by a full complement of strings. Imagine further all original material and arrangements welling from the mindspring of a single musician with a singular vision. Kelley Love leads his Pandemonia Orchestra in a debut recording that is interesting at the very least. Submitted for your approval— an orchestra in the mold of Billy Mays, Henry ...

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Kelley Love and the Pandemonia Orchestra: Foolin'

by Jim Santella
December 1, 1999

Remember Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers gliding around the movie set? Composer Kelley Love put together a 32-piece contemporary swing orchestra in 1992 to capture that mood and to blend big band charts with movie studio moods. The orchestra has changed its name from Lomar Chamber Orchestra and the personnel vary as situations permit, but Love’s compositions and lyrics make for a pleasant listen no matter who fills the featured solo spots. Among his arranging influences are respected leaders such ...