Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra

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Name = Travis Sullivan's Björkestra


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Origin = New York, New York
Genre = Jazz, Experimental, Pop
Years_active = 2004–present
Label = Koch Records
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URL = http://www.bjorkestra.com/|

Travis Sullivan's Björkestra is an 18-piece, genre-bending [http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_8463191] jazz orchestra from New York City. Led by alto saxophonist [http://www.travissullivan.com/ Travis Sullivan] and with arrangements by [http://www.travissullivan.com/ Travis Sullivan] , Arun Luthra, [http://www.bassboneman.com Kevin Schmidt] , and [http://www.myspace.com/kellypratt Kelly Pratt] . The Björkestra performs the music of eclectic pop artist Björk, spanning her entire catalogue as a solo artist.

Members

Comprised of some of the finest artists in the New York City jazz and indie world [http://www.backspinpromo.com/bjorkestra.html] , members of Travis Sullivan's Björkestra -- often referred to as The Björkestra -- have performed and/or recorded with artists including The Arcade Fire, Dr. Dre, Charlie Hunter, [http://www.spamallstars.com/ The Spam All Stars] , The Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, and the Saturday Night Live Band. Special guests with The Björkestra have included Grammy nominated tenor saxophonist [http://www.donnymccaslin.com/ Donny McCaslin] , guitarists Kurt Rosenwinkel and Ben Monder. The ensemble features vocalist [http://www.beccastevens.com Becca Stevens] , whose "muscular and soaring" [http://prod1.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=54047404] vocals "channel [] Björk's urgency and earnestness without coming off like an American Idol." [http://www.ocweekly.com/music/music/cd-review-various-artists-controversy-rapster-and-travis-sullivans-bjorkestra-enjoy-koch/28498/]

Current

[http://www.travissullivan.com Travis Sullivan] – alto saxophone, conductor, arranger
[http://www.beccastevens.com Becca Stevens] – vocals
Arun Luthra – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, arranger
[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=34932091 Sean Nowell] , Steve Welsh – tenor saxophone
[http://www.laurensevian.com Lauren Sevian] – baritone saxophone
[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=294619405 Kevin Bryan] , Ravi Best, Eli Asher, Brian Pareschi – trumpet
[http://www.alanferber.com Alan Ferber] , [http://www.ryankeberle.com Ryan Keberle] , [http://www.jameshirschfeld.com James Hirschfeld] - trombone
[http://www.bassboneman.com Kevin Schmidt] – bass trombone, arranger
[http://www.davidcookmusic.com David Cook] or [http://www.arthirahara.com Art Hirahara] – piano, keyboard
[http://www.yoshiwaki.net Yoshi Waki] – bass, electric bass
[http://www.myspace.com/iancookprojects Ian Cook] – electronic percussion
[http://www.joeabba.com Joe Abbatantuono] – drums

History

Since their debut in September 2004 at New York City's Knitting Factory, Travis Sullivan's Björkestra has performed around the country. Publications as diverse as The Wall Street Journal, Relix Magazine, and Jazz Times have featured articles about The Björkestra. Travis Sullivan's adaptations of Björk's music have gained international recognition, with a sold out 2007 performance conducting his arrangements with the Sicilian Jazz Orchestra at Teatro Golden in Palermo, Sicily. [http://www.backspinpromo.com/bjorkestra.html]

Discography

Studio Albums

* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZOVQ7C Enjoy!] [http://www.kochrecords.com Koch Records] , 2008
# Hyperballad "(6:56)" (arr. by Travis Sullivan)
# Alarm Call "(6:41)" (arr. by Travis Sullivan)
# Human Behaviour "(4:33)" (arr. by Travis Sullivan)
# Show Me Forgiveness "(7:29)" (arr. by Arun Luthra)
# Army Of Me "(10:06)" (arr. by Travis Sullivan)
# Hunter "(6:17)" (arr. by [http://www.myspace.com/kellypratt Kelly Pratt] )
# Who Is It? "(4:42)" (arr. by Travis Sullivan)
# Cocoon "(8:47)" (arr. by Travis Sullivan)
# Enjoy "(4:22)" (arr. by [http://www.bassboneman.com Kevin Schmidt] )
# Overture To "Dancer In The Dark" "(3:12)" (arr. by Travis Sullivan)

See also

* Jazz
* Björk

References

* [http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_8463191 InsideBayArea.com]
* [http://prod1.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=54047404 CMJ.com]
* [http://www.ocweekly.com/music/music/cd-review-various-artists-controversy-rapster-and-travis-sullivans-bjorkestra-enjoy-koch/28498/ Orange County Weekly]
* [http://www.backspinpromo.com/bjorkestra.html Backspin PR]

External links

* [http://www.bjorkestra.com Official Björkestra Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/travissullivansbjorkestra Myspace]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Travis-Sullivans-Bjorkestra/9124151847 Facebook]
* [http://www.laweekly.com/music/music/bjorkestra-an-army-of-her/18468/ Björkestra: An Army of Her] - LA Weekly's Feature Article on Björkestra
* [http://www.ilike.com/artist/Travis+Sullivan%27s+Bjorkestra iLike]
* [http://www.kochrecords.com Koch Records]