In 1991 Simon Jeffes, the founder of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, created a version of his dream 'Penguin Cafe' in the real world, in Bologna Italy.Throughout the summer the PCO and a number of other groups chosen by Simon played in the Cafe as part of the 'Sogna Bologna' festival. One of these bands was the free form funk jazz ensemble 'Rude', featuring Annie Whitehead, Harry Beckett, Liam Genockey and Jennifer Maidman. This is an extract from the video shot one night by Simon. Thanks also to Paolo Scotti James Ware and Sallie Beriff for making it happen and to Shaheen for technical support and good vibes in Bologna.
Interesting. Annie sounds like she is playing through electronics which seems to give her bone playing an ensemble quality.
zapatogrande1 2 months ago