Laura Andel Orchestra

Laura Andel Orchestra is a main large ensemble project of Argentinian composer Laura Andel, founded by her in New York in 2000. This 9-piece orchestra features an unusual combination of instruments and unites musicians from diverse backgrounds to perform Andel's compositions. LAO includes bandoneon, gamelan instruments, electric guitar, Fender Rhodes, vibraphone, cornet, viola, clarinets, piano and double bass. Other formations of her Orchestra includes an extended 14-piece SomnambulisT Orchestra, recorded on the SomnambulisT: Music For 14 Musicians And Conductor album and 10-piece Electric Percussive Orchestra. Laura Andel Orchestra members: Carl Maguire – fender rhodes, accordion Danny Tunick – vibraphone, gamelan inst. David Simons – gamelan inst. Ken Filiano – double bass Matt Bauder – clarinet Raul Jaurena – bandoneon Stephanie Griffin – viola Taylor Ho Bynum – cornet Ursel Schlicht – piano SomnabulisT Orchestra extra members: Oscar Noriega – clarinets Reuben Radding, Rick McLaughlin – double bass Tatsuya Nakatani, Harvey Wirht – drums Jamie Baum – flute, electronics Jeremy Stein, Hiro Honshuku – flute Jerry Leake, Taki Masuko – percussion Jim Mosher – french horn Julie Kalu – bass trombone Kenta Nagai – fretless guitar Norm Zocher – guitar Sam Furnace, Hans Indigo, Jeremy Udden, Jim Hobbs, Phil Scarff – saxophones Pamelia Kurstin – theremin Art Bailey, Jed Wilson – piano Bob Pilkington, David Harris – trombone Keiichi Hashimoto, Mike Peipman, Scott Aruda – trumpet Jim Gray, Ted Skeene – tuba Rich Greenblatt – vibraphone