Greasy Chicken Orchestra

GCO perform 3 sets of their finely tuned brand of swinging 20s/30s jazz, with a focus on early Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton, tunes including such early jazz classics as East St. Louis Toodle-oo, Chant of the W**d, and Frog-I-More Moore Rag, as well as stylistically harmonious originals.

"Johnston has always understood that jazz's history is a rich resource rather than a liability, and with this band he immerses himself almost completely in this era of energised and good-humoured dance music."

–John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald.

"This project serves to redefine the often-underrated jazz ensemble music of the 1920s and 30s, a timely mission which I warmly applaud."

(★★★★4 stars) Eric Myers, The Australian

Their recording I Cakewalked With A Zombie (Earshift 081) was a featured recording for weeks on ABC Jazz and Eastside Radio 89.7FM. Have a listen on their Bandcamp site: https://phillipjohnston.bandcamp.com/.../i-cakewalked...

Phillip Johnston: Alto sax

Peter Farrar: Alto sax

Tim Clarkson: Tenor sax

Nick Bowd: Baritone sax

Peter Dasent: Piano

Tim Rollinson: Guitar, banjo

James Greening: Sousaphone

Nic Cecire: Drums
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