Astral Project
Encyclopedia
. For the Orange Goblin
song titled "The Astral Project" see Frequencies From Planet Ten
.
Astral Project is a modern jazz quartet from New Orleans Louisiana
. It was founded by saxophonist Tony Dagradi in 1978 and includes drummer Johnny Vidacovich
, bassist James Singleton
and 7-string guitarist Steve Masakowski. The band also originally included pianist David Torkanowsky who left in 2001. Renowned for improvisation, Astral Project blends styles of jazz, funk, rock and world and have been referred to as one of New Orleans' "premier" jazz groups.
Astral Project began performing at the Absinthe House on Bourbon Street
where during their early years Bobby McFerrin
was known to often sit in. Having made several national and international tours, the quartet has continued to perform more recently at Snug Harbor
and at Jazz Fest
in New Orleans. Astral Project has received several Big Easy Entertainment Awards.
Their recordings include:
Live in New Orleans (DVD/CD combination released April 2007); The Legend of Cowboy Bill;
Big Shot; Voodoobop (best album of 2000 at the 13th Annual Big Easy Awards); Elevado (Winner of the Best Album in 1998 at the OffBeat Awards); and Astral Project New Orleans LA (Album of the Year at the 1995 Big Easy Awards)
Orange Goblin
Orange Goblin are a stoner metal band from the United Kingdom that formed in 1995. The band's lineup currently consists of singer Ben Ward, guitarist Joe Hoare, bassist Martyn Millard, and drummer Chris Turner.-History:...
song titled "The Astral Project" see Frequencies From Planet Ten
Frequencies From Planet Ten
Frequencies from Planet Ten is the debut album by rock band Orange Goblin. It was released in 1997 by Rise Above Records. In 2002 it was reissued as a double CD coupled with their second album, Time Travelling Blues . The reissue version contains two bonus tracks, both taken from their Man's Ruin...
.
Astral Project is a modern jazz quartet from New Orleans Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
. It was founded by saxophonist Tony Dagradi in 1978 and includes drummer Johnny Vidacovich
Johnny Vidacovich
Johnny Vidacovich is a contemporary jazz drummer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Playing since the early 1970s with the quartet Astral Project , he has become widely renowned as a prominent and sought after New Orleans musician as well as contributing to New Orleans cultural heritage...
, bassist James Singleton
James Singleton (musician)
James Singleton is an acoustic bassist, composer, and producer with an intimate and extensive affiliation with the New Orleans music scene. He is a member of the long-lived New Orleans-based jazz group Astral Project with Johnny Vidacovich, Tony Dagradi and Steve Masakowski. He has been described...
and 7-string guitarist Steve Masakowski. The band also originally included pianist David Torkanowsky who left in 2001. Renowned for improvisation, Astral Project blends styles of jazz, funk, rock and world and have been referred to as one of New Orleans' "premier" jazz groups.
Astral Project began performing at the Absinthe House on Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street is a famous and historic street that spans the length of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. When founded in 1718, the city was originally centered around the French Quarter...
where during their early years Bobby McFerrin
Bobby McFerrin
Robert "Bobby" McFerrin, Jr. is an American vocalist and conductor. He is best known for his 1988 hit song "Don't Worry, Be Happy". He is a ten-time Grammy Award winner.-Life:...
was known to often sit in. Having made several national and international tours, the quartet has continued to perform more recently at Snug Harbor
Snug Harbor (jazz club)
Snug Harbor is a popular jazz club, bar, and restaurant on Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny section of New Orleans, Louisiana.- Overview :...
and at Jazz Fest
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, often known as Jazz Fest, is an annual celebration of the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana...
in New Orleans. Astral Project has received several Big Easy Entertainment Awards.
Their recordings include:
Live in New Orleans (DVD/CD combination released April 2007); The Legend of Cowboy Bill;
Big Shot; Voodoobop (best album of 2000 at the 13th Annual Big Easy Awards); Elevado (Winner of the Best Album in 1998 at the OffBeat Awards); and Astral Project New Orleans LA (Album of the Year at the 1995 Big Easy Awards)