Based on a shared a penchant for Brazilian music and a desire to create a multi-genre sound, guitarist Matthew Joy, and percussionist/pianist Brian O'Neil, began collaborating in the winter of 2007. After going through a number of permutations in the quartet the group soon took shape taking on board Bassist Alec Derian and Clarinetist/Flutist/Saxophonist Alec Spiegelman.
The wonderful thing about the group is it's fearlessness to draw from so many styles. Matthew Joy, the groups primary composer, writes music that feeds off the sounds of contemporary Jazz, Brazilian, World, Folk, Country, Rock, and Classical music. The group's interpretation and masterful playing create a pan geographical fusion of music taking listeners on a boundless musical Journey.
For the past year Orchestra of This has been performing on the Boston and New York scene building a strong following of listeners and friends. The group will be working on a full length CD this winter so do stay tuned for that outcome.
Howdy Boston! I'll be playing this Friday night at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge (lizardloungeclub. com) w/The Wiyos, Curtis Eller, and Josh Lederman. Come on down!
Hey! My fingers are very aware of fire and other enemies,so I keep 'em far away!:) I'm still in Lynn,although in different place.Yeah,we should hang out sometime soon.Spring works best for us anyways:)
Hey!!! Thank you.
No, I haven't won the lizzard - I think the judges are on drugs... just kidding. I was hoping I could catch the end of your show on the 9th...there is a meet-up for cdbaby artists at Paddy O's until 9...Hope I can catch you!!!
Hi Orchestra of This,
Just stopping by to say hello. I am very glad to be your new myspace friend and I would appreciate very much to add also my Amael Trio at www.myspace.com/amaeltrio. Thank you.
Have a wonderful beginning of spring.
Volodja Balzalorsky
- Concert violinist
www.balzalorsky.net
