FLAT EARTH SOCIETY ORCHESTRA at Jack London Revue

This performance of the Flat Earth Society celebrates the bands 25th Anniversary!The Flat Earth Society 15 piece Orchestra (FES) mixes the rich Northwest European brass band tradition with oddball topsy-turvy creativity. Taking Belgian whimsy to a logical, irresistible extreme FES straddles the border between multi-color surrealism and savvy skill. Composer, reed player, producer and bandleader Peter Vermeersch, co-piloted by pianist and composer Peter Vandenberghe, have shaped their 15-piece orchestra into one of the most productive and thrilling bands of its kind. While Flat Earth Societys compositions and arrangements betray 20th century traditionsfrom jazz to rock, exotica and contemporary musicthey embody a decidedly forward-looking 21st century spirit...

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This performance of the Flat Earth Society celebrates the bands 25th Anniversary!The Flat Earth Society 15 piece Orchestra (FES) mixes the rich Northwest European brass band tradition with oddball topsy-turvy creativity. Taking Belgian whimsy to a logical, irresistible extreme FES straddles the border between multi-color surrealism and savvy skill. Composer, reed player, producer and bandleader Peter Vermeersch, co-piloted by pianist and composer Peter Vandenberghe, have shaped their 15-piece orchestra into one of the most productive and thrilling bands of its kind. While Flat Earth Societys compositions and arrangements betray 20th century traditionsfrom jazz to rock, exotica and contemporary musicthey embody a decidedly forward-looking 21st century spirit. Quick-witted, effortlessly eccentric and always on the lookout for new challenges, Flat Earth Society is that rare beast: a constantly evolving orchestra that is most in its natural environment at a live show. FES is touring North America with their new album THE ONE, combined with a wide and wild selection of previous material from the FES planet, a musical universe without boundaries or idiomatic rules. Unreliable, but generous. challenging but instantly recognizable. Mostly instrumental, never speechless, always welcoming. Line-up:Gert-Jan Dreessen, drumsPeter Vandenberghe, piano & keyboadsKristof Roseeuw, double bassMaarten Flamand, guitarWim Segers, vibraphoneBart Maris, trumpetPauline Leblond, trumpetPeter Delannoye, tromboneMarc Meeuwissen, tromboneBerlinde Deman, tubaPeter Vermeersch, (bass)clarinet & electronixMart Meli, (bass)clarinetBruno Vansina, baritone sax & fluitSylvain Debaisieux, alto saxMichel Mast, tenor saxNotes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. Seating in the General Admission section is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

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