On bass, James Singleton is a conduit of pure energy. A brilliant soloist and highly sensitive accompanist, he plays with a command of dynamics, distinctive melodic accents and effervescent swing. Master drummer John Vidacovich continues to direct the rhythmic ebb an flow of the music as only he can. Over the years the personnel has remained remarkably constant. As everyone who has seen the band in concert knows, each performance finds these men reaching for the stars. A devoted student of Eastern philosophy, Dagradi coined the band name as a reflection of the group’s quest for a higher plane of experience. In 1978, Tony Dagradi gathered together the brightest, most energetic young players in the Crescent City and started out on a path that would help shape the modern jazz scene for years to come. For more than thirty years, Astral Project has delighted audiences around the world with its unique brand of cutting edge improvisation and near telepathic interplay over deep New Orleans’ grooves.
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