Results for "band/orchestra"

No-Man

Active since: 1987

no-man is a British duo formed in 1987 by Tim Bowness and Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree). The name no-man was adopted in 1990 and first used on the self-released June 1990 single release, Colours. Originally creating a sample-based proto-trip hop / ambient styled music, no-man’s sound has become more organic, eclectic and band-oriented in subsequent years. On labels such as One Little Indian, Sony, Adasam and Kscope, the band has so far produced six studio albums and a number of singles / outtakes collections, most notably, 2006's career retrospective, All The Blue Changes. no-man's most recent studio album, Schoolyard Ghosts, was released in May 2008 and received some of the most favourable reviews of the band's career (being described as "truly sublime" by Classic Rock magazine). Mixtaped - a double DVD package including a film of the band's sell-out London performance in 2008, a career profiling documentary and assorted promotional videos - was released in October 2009.

Partikel

Active since: January 1, 2005

Partikel are three London based musicians all with very different musical backgrounds who have come together to make music mixing all of their favorite influences in a melodic, coherent and accurate way. The music puts an interesting twist on the standard jazz format while still honoring the tradition of deep harmony and creative improvisation. Drawing influence from African and Latin American music combined with the style of the contemporary jazz scene, Partikel produce a personal, committed and contemporary take on the saxophone trio. Soulful melodies are combined seamlessly with complex mixed meter vamps along with an instantly identifiable energy and band sound. Since their Whirlwind debut as an acoustic trio (Cohesion, 2012), Partikel have progressively pushed at the developmental possibilities, and 2015’s String Theory – augmenting the line-up of Duncan Eagles (saxophones), Max Luthert (double bass) and Eric Ford (drums) with string quartet – generated significant interest, spawning numerous gigs both in the UK and internationally

Hashima

Active since: 2014

Hashima is a band that was formed with the idea to use the concepts of free improvisation in a Jazz Quartet combo. Improvisations are gravitating around original themes as well as presenting the audience with the specific arrangements of less known compositions that are inspiring the band. The group has a specific sonor quality: double bass, saxophone, drums and a semi-acoustic jazz guitar. Four different instruments and sensibilities are found in a form bared of tradicional genre qualities with the content inspired by a faraway abandoned island in Japan – Hashima. Srđan Mijalković – Tenor Saxophone

Nutopia

In 2004 Michael S. Krumins crushed his left ring finger in an accident, and was close to giving up his carreer as a musician. But Things changed when he heard about Django Reinhardt, the legendary gypsy guitarist who revolutionized the entire jazz scene with his music and way of playing, after he crippled his left hand in a fire. Like Django, Michael found his companion in a violinist; Sebastian Gruchot, and with gypsy jazz in the luggage they went to Africa to find new ways to go with their music. Their meeting with african musicians and different musical traditions became the beginning of Nutopia

MetaQuorum

Active since: January 23, 2014

Founded in March 2014 by Dmitry Ermakov, MetaQuorum brings together seasoned musicians with a passion for their craft. Refusing to be pigeonholed into any one genre, MetaQuorum melds a variety of styles from Prog through Funk to Electronic Jazz Fusion to create unforgettable music landscapes. CORE: Dmitry Ermakov – keys, vocals, composition, lyrics, arranger, producer Koos van der Velde – drums, percussion, audio engineering Victor Mikheyev – bass, guitar, composition, producer Carol Ermakova – vocals GUEST: Andrew Guerin – trumpet Marcus Bluesharp – blues harmonica George Mikheyev – cello Christopher Longwood (SugarHill Recording Studios) - mastering

Gruchot/Krumins

The Stanley Clarke Band

Duchess

Active since: 2014

Sure-footed swing, sweet-toned harmony, and ever-insouciant charm are embodied in the jazz vocal trio Duchess, featuring notable New York singers Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, and Melissa Stylianou. Blending the classic and the contemporary, the trio has performed at major festivals and esteemed clubs throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Israel, making it their business to connect through joy.

Duchess first convened in 2013 at Greenwich Village’s now bygone 55 Bar, with what had initially seemed like a one-off gig ending up as obvious musical kismet. The trio recorded the studio albums Duchess (2015) and Laughing at Life (2017), prompting Downbeat Magazine to declare, “For a good time, call Duchess.” Then came the EP Harmony for the Holidays (2018) and Live at the Jazz Standard (2020), the latter an atmospheric souvenir from another beloved, now-shuttered Manhattan club. Their latest album, A Marvelous Party (2026), is a shindig in song that spins the tale of a party in all its scenes and shades of feeling, from eager anticipation and dizzy elation to wistful ennui and, ultimately, warm-hearted appreciation of it all.

MONOGLOT

Sasha's Bloc

Active since: 2012

With a big-band sound that recalls the vibe of New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band infused with the Blues, a hint of Gypsy Jazz, contemporary jazz and swing, Sasha’s Bloc have been playing to sold-out shows across Southern California for the past two+ years and have developed a loyal following across the country. Formed in 2012 by bassist Alexander Gershman who hails from Moscow, Sasha’s Bloc is an eclectic mix of musicians focused on the revival of the jazz culture of the 1920’s and 30’s, combined with the adaptation of modern jazz original compositions. BAND MEMBERS: Alex Gershman - Bass Guitar and Band Leader of Sasha’s Bloc Alex was born in Moscow, Russia