Exploding Star Orchestra

“The Exploding Star Orchestra is Rob Mazurek’s vehicle for blowing minds and reshaping worlds.” —Magnet Magazine

If Rob Mazurek is a jazz astronaut, then Exploding Star Orchestra (ESO) is his space station. Inspired by the sounds of “meta-versal transformation,” the Chicago-borne crew of all-star musicians descends upon Minneapolis in a flurry of arpeggios and stardust. Known for their varied production methods and collective improvisation, the group continues the legacy of Chicago’s avant-garde scene while pushing ever deeper into space. In this iteration of ESO, 10 major players, including cellist Tomeka Reid and pianist Craig Taborn, join forces for their next mission. Where they are headed, only the cosmos know.

Featuring: Mikel Patrick Avery (drums), Damon Locks (voice, samplers), Rob Mazurek (director, compositions, trumpets, voice, bells, video), Nicole Mitchell (flutes, electronics), Tomeka Reid (cello, electronics), Angelica Sanchez (piano), Luke Stewart (bass), Craig Taborn (piano/synth), Chad Taylor (drums), Victor Vieira-Branco (vibraphone)

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Date

Dec 05 7:30 PM –9:30 PM

Address

Walker Art Center , Minnesota

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