THE PSYCHOACOUSTIC ORCHESTRA 2007

The PsychoAcoustic Orchestra is an eclectic musical ensemble - with strong roots in jazz - formed by composer Patrick Kelly in 1990. The raison d'etre of the group is to blend aspects of jazz, rock, Latin, funk, European "serious" music, and avant garde "free" music and to communicate musical thoughts on a high artistic and technical level. Comprised of many, many of the finest musicians, The PsychoAcoustic Orchestra has performed at jazz festivals, in clubs, at schools and theaters. The PAO has released 2 CDs, SUPREME THING (1994) and REACTIVATION (1996). After a hiatus of a couple of years (except for occasional recording and concert appearances) the retooled PsychoAcoustic Orchestra is back.

“[The] PsychoAcoustic Orchestra...they’re from Cincinnati, an unlikely home for some of the most inventive and promising big-band jazz of the 90s.”
                                Neil Tesser-Chicago Reader, August 30, 1996

“This powerhouse aggregation swings and surprises with a combination of dynamics and improvisation. Keyboardist-leader Pat Kelly writes eclectic arrangements for his roaring Cincinnati-based 13-piece band.”
                               Patricia Myers-JazzTimes, March, 1997

“[The PsychoAcoustic Orchestra]...a lively and entertaining jazz orchestra.”
                               Derek Ansell-Jazz Journal International, Jan. 1995

“The PsychoAcoustic Orchestra is not the house band at the Bates Motel.”
                              Cliff Radel - Cincinnati Enquirer, Friday, May 14, 1993

See the PAO Press Kit . Listen to samples.

To be sent PAO updates by e-mail click on PAO@patkellymusic.com.