Jazz Articles about Kelley Love and the Pandemonia Orchestra

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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 ...