theBABAorchestra

theBABAorchestra is a Los Angeles–based 17-piece experimental big band performing original new instrumental works by composer, conductor, and bandleader Lauren Elizabeth Baba. Her music is described as “ambitious and wildly imaginative new music for large jazz ensembles…a statement of marvelous depth and cinematic expanse.”

• Alto 1/Clarinet – Alejandro Aviles
• Alto 2/Clarinet – Max Bessesen
• Tenor 1 – Quinsin Nachoff
• Tenor 2/Clarinet – Gideon Forbes
• Bari – Andrew Hadro
• Trumpet 1 – David Smith
• Trumpet 2 – Brandon Choi
• Trumpet 3 – Carter Tasutake
• Trumpet 4 – Joey Lamb
• Trombone 1 – Andrew Danforth
• Trombone 2 – Andy Clausen
• Trombone 3 – Zach Rich
• Bass Trombone – Becca Patterson
• Guitar – Max Kutner
• Piano – Ben Rosenblum
• Bass – Adi Meyerson
• Drums – Jason Nazary