Anders Svanoe’s Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra (album release)

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Jan Lin Tetzner

Anders Svanoe's Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra (aka A.S.T.R.O.) on stage at Cafe Coda.

Anders Svanoe's Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra (aka A.S.T.R.O.)

Madison composer Anders Svanoe’s ongoing “State of the Baritone” series showcases the tonal versatility of the baritone saxophone — and the wide musical range of Svanoe’s writing and playing. Eclipse (Vol. 6 in the series) emerges at this album release party, and features one of Svanoe’s most ambitious ensembles yet: A.S.T.R.O., or Anders Svanoe’s Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra. The stage is filled with two drummers (Michael Brenneis and Nick Zielinski), two bassists (Henry Boehm and Brad Townsend), two trumpets (Jon Ailabouni and Jim Doherty), three sax players (Pawan Benjamin, Tony Catania and Svanoe), guitarist Louka Patenaude, and vibraphonist Geoff Brady. Recorded at the WORT-FM studios, Eclipse displays many sides of the ensemble, from the swinging “Whistle Stop” to the ominous “Klokka Er Fem”…and that is just the first two cuts.

media release: ASTRO's new CD release - Eclipse Come and listen to the mega combo of our top-notch jazz musicians!

ASTRO (Anders Svanoe’s Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra): Anders Svanoe-baritone saxophone; Pawan Benjamin-alto and tenor saxophones, flutes, Shehnai; Tony Catania-tenor saxophone; Jim Doherty-trumpet; Phil Zell-trumpet; Louka Patenaude-guitar; Henry Boehm-bass; Brad Townsend-bass; Michael Brenneis-drums/electronics; Nick Zielinski-drums