Brooklyn-based group of genre-crossing contemporary artists, International Orange, bring jazz-infused jam band with global flavors to BLU! Featuring Todd Isler, David Phelps, Gaku Takanashi, Dan Stein.
A self-described “voyage exploding with color, rhythm, ambiance, and global flavors poured through a New York filter,” jazz-infused jam band, International Orange, is a Brooklyn-based group of contemporary artists of many styles and musical backgrounds.
International Orange (IO) has performed at some of New York City’s most premier venues including: the Blue Note, Iridium, Jazz at Lincoln Center, as well as many music festivals worldwide. The group’s wide range of collective influences include Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Johnny Cash, Parliment Funkadelic, Fela Kuti, Gilberto Gil, and King Sunny Ade are all apparent in their music.
Inspired by the world music of Africa, India & Brazil, drummer/percussionist Todd “t.ice” Isler (Mike Gordon Band) also draws influence from his decades of experience with jazz and R&B into the musical equation of International Orange. Todd has played on hundreds of recordings and performed and/or recorded with a wide range of artists including Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman, Sting, Steve Turre, Melvin Sparks, Cisao Machado, Mike Gordon, Bakithi Kumalo, Ivan Neville, Betty Buckley, Badal Roy, Francis Mbappe, Jack McDuff, David Krakauer, Al Kooper, Charlie Burnham, and many others.
David Phelps and Gaku Takanashi, skilled veterans of the NYC music scene, round out International Orange, bringing their own unique playing styles and geographic influences into the fold.
Join us at BLU Jazz+ for this special night of genre-crossing jam band/jazz/world music by way of Brooklyn. Featuring Todd Isler (drums/hand drums), David Phelps (guitar), Gaku Takanashi (bass), Dan Stein (keyboards).