Thirteen-piece UK jazz collective Levitation Orchestra channel the spirit of Sun Ra, Ornette Coleman, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby across six original compositions, encompassing Spiritual, meditative and free jazz.
“Through discussions and experimentations, after four rehearsals we found ourselves to be the creators of this suite of music. Unmistakably otherworldly, we took great joy in our creations, as they transformed with each performance. Even in the studio the music was developing and stretching with a life of its own. A part of this phenomena depends on the fact that the music does not belong to any one member, everyone has contributed, and is included in the creation of each piece. This principle empowers the player with a clear focus and desire to bring as much energy as possible to the music.
Music that is owned not by the individual but by the collective is a way of life that has been eroded over time by the cut-throat creative industries. Levitation Orchestra, is stepping outside of that paradigm, we create, we chronicle and we move on. We are not striving for a one-hit wonder, we are striving to create long-lasting relationships as creators, a support network built on meaningful creations. In the process we will leave behind suite after suite of music for the world tomorrow. It is the process of creation which we hold sacred.” – Levitation Orchestra
Press:
“Isanely good spiritual jazz straight outta London!…’Clairevoyance’ is a wonderful snapshot of everything that makes the 13-strong orchestra so utterly brilliant – warm harp, enchanting melodies, and soothing violin soundtracked by ethereal atmospherics woven deeply into spiritual sounds.” – Twisted Soul
“Somewhere between the musicians from Strata-East catalogue, Sun Ra, Alice Coltrane and large bands of Michal Urbaniak from the 70s you can hear fusion and folk inspirations. All this makes Levitation Orchestra one of the most original jazz orchestras on the map of London.” – Music is My Sanctuary
“Levitation Orchestra is one of the freshest ensembles in the expansive London jazz scene, so fresh in fact that only a select number of fortunate folks have had the opportunity to see them play live..pressible Infinity oozes depth and energy.. digestible epic is a fine first statement from a bright young big band.” – The Guide to the World of Music