Anders Svanoe's Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra

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Anders Svanoe’s Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra at Cafe Coda.

Anders Svanoe’s Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra (ASTRO).

(2023 Isthmus pick) Anders Svanoe's Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra may seem an unwieldy name (and, indeed, the band is often IDed by the acronym, ASTRO), but it makes perfect sense when you hear the band in action. Jazz heads will be teleported to a state of bliss by the blending of new compositions by baritone sax master Svanoe and the superb crew of improvisors he's assembled to present them. Joining Svanoe on sax are Pawan Benjamin and Tony Catania, along with Jim Doherty and Phil Zell, trumpet; Louka Patenaude, guitar; Henry Boehm and Brad Townsend, bass; and Michael Brenneis and Nick Zielinski, drums. Yes, you read that right, two bassists and two drummers.

Jazz. $20.

media release: ASTRO (Anders Svanoe’s Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra)

Anders Svanoe-baritone saxophones

Tony Catania-tenor saxophone

Pawan Benjamin-alto and tenor saxophones, flute, Shehnai

Jim Doherty-trumpet

Phil Zell-trumpet

Louka Patenaude-guitar

Henry Boehm-bass

Brad Townsend-bass

Michael Brenneis-drums/electronics

Nick Zielinski-drums

Starting March 2, and every first Thursday of the month, Cafe Coda will present a new large improvising ensemble, ASTRO (Anders Svanoe’s Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra) at 7:30. The group features an all-star group of improvisors and composers from the Madison area. The group will teleport musically from experimental to more familiar music written by baritone saxophonist, Anders Svanoe.