Alan Silva and the Celestrial Communication Orchestra
- Type: Band/Group
- Born: 1969 in Paris, France
- Active: 1969 - 2003
Biography
Alan Silva and the Celestrial Communication Orchestra is the free jazz big band led by bassist and violinist Alan Silva, formed in Paris with a fluid, all star personnel. Its debut album 'Luna Surface' was recorded in Paris on August 17, 1969 for #BYG Records# with eleven players including Archie Shepp, Anthony Braxton and Dave Burrell. The live triple album 'Seasons' followed in 1971, and Silva reassembled the orchestra in 2001 for 'H.Con.Res.57 / Treasure Box' on #Eremite Records#.
Genres
Alan Silva and the Celestrial Communication Orchestra Discography
- Luna Surface (1969) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- Desert Mirage (1983) - Album - rated 3.77/5
Members
- Alan Silva - violin (1969–1969)
- Archie Shepp - soprano saxophone (1969–1969)
- Anthony Braxton - soprano saxophone, alto saxophone (1969–1969)
- Kenneth Terroade - tenor saxophone (1969–1969)
- Bernard Vitet - trumpet, French horn (1969–1969)
- Grachan Moncur III - trombone (1969–1969)
- Leroy Jenkins - violin, viola (1969–1969)
- Dave Burrell - piano (1969–1969)
- Beb Guerin - bass (1969–1969)
- Malachi Favors - bass (1969–1969)
- Claude Delcloo - drums (1969–1969)