Flat Earth Society Orchestra - 25th Anniversary Performance - California Jazz Conservatory

Flat Earth Society Orchestra (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. **Band Members and Instrumentation:** **Gert-Jan Dreessen –  drums Peter Vandenberghe – piano & keyboards Kristof Roseeuw – double bass Maarten Flamand – guitar Wim Segers – vibraphone Bart Maris – trumpet Pauline Leblond – trumpet Peter Delannoye – trombone Marc Meeuwissen – trombone Berlinde Deman – tuba Peter Vermeersch – bass clarinet & electronics Martí Melià-  bass clarinet Bruno Vansina – baritone sax & flute Sylvain Debaisieux – alto sax Michel Mast – tenor sax** **Group Bio:** The Flat Earth Society 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 Society’s compositions and arrangements betray 20th century traditions—from jazz to rock, exotica and contemporary music—they 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. This performance of the Flat Earth Society celebrates the band’s 25th anniversary! **Social Media Links** https://flatearthsocietyorchestra.com/FES-LIVE-EN https://www.facebook.com/FlatEarthSoc/ https://www.instagram.com/flatearthsocietyorchestra/ *Proof of vaccination is no longer required for Covid-19. Masking is optional and masks are available upon request. The California Jazz Conservatory kindly requests that anyone feeling unwell refrain from attending in-person events of any kind.* *This concert is sponsored by JAMBAR*