Penguin Cafe Orchestra
- Type: Classical Performer
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1972 in London, England, United Kingdom
- Died: 11 December 1997, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom
- Active: 1972 - 1997
Biography
The Penguin Cafe Orchestra was an English ensemble founded in 1972 by guitarist and composer Simon Jeffes with cellist Helen Liebmann. Its sound mixed exuberant folk music with a minimalist aesthetic, in pieces written largely by Jeffes and played by a changing cast of regulars. Albums include 'Music from the Penguin Cafe' (1976), 'Broadcasting from Home' (1984) and 'Union Cafe' (1993). The group toured worldwide until Jeffes's death in 1997.
Genres
Penguin Cafe Orchestra Discography
- Music From the Penguin Café (1976) - Album - rated 4.05/5
- Penguin Cafe Orchestra (1981) - Album - rated 3.91/5
- Broadcasting From Home (1984) - Album - rated 3.79/5
- Signs of Life (1987) - Album - rated 3.99/5
- Union Café (1993) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- A History (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.86/5
- A Brief History (2002) - Compilation - rated 3.59/5
Members
- Simon Jeffes - guitar, piano, ukulele, cuatro, violin (1972–1997)
- Helen Liebmann - cello (1972–1997)
- Steve Nye - piano, keyboards (1972–1988)
- Gavyn Wright - violin (1972–1984)
- Neil Rennie - ukulele, cuatro (1975–1997)
- Geoffrey Richardson - viola, guitar, clarinet, mandolin, ukulele (1976–1997)
- Julio Segovia - percussion (1978–1997)
- Annie Whitehead - trombone (1984–1997)