Abstract Orchestra -- MADVILLAIN Vol. 1 ((2018))

Abstract Orchestra -- MADVILLAIN Vol. 1 ((2018)) 00:00 Accordion 03:14 Curls 06:26 ALL CAPS 11:02 Bistro 13:27 Fancy Clown 16:02 Raid 19:40 MADMIX 1 26:25 Great Day 30:48 MADMIX 2 Led by Saxophonist Rob Mitchell, Abstract Orchestra have been a consistent presence on the u.k. music scene, touring constantly in promotion of their debut LP “Dilla” and follow up 45 “New Day feat. Illa J”, steadily building a loyal and supportive fanbase. Inspired by the legendary live performances of The Roots with Jay-Z and the 40 piece orchestral arrangements by Miguel-Atwood Ferguson of the work of J Dilla, classic arranging techniques underpin modern loop-based structures, breathing new life into familiar material. The band itself is based on the classic jazz big band instrumentation of saxes, trumpets and trombones and features the cream of the north of England’s jazz scene who collectively have played with Jamiroquai, Corinne Bailey Rae, Mark Ronson, Martha Reeves, John