Astral Project with Nat Adderly & Bobby Mcferrin studio & Live in New Orleans

The Astral Project
Jazz tent N.O. Jazz festival
 

L-R:

Steve Masakowski, David Torkanowsky,Tony Dagradi, James Singleton, Mark Sanders, Johnny Vidocovitch.

During the 15-16 years I lived in New Orleans, I played with many different bands and with many excellent musicians, such as the late Alto saxophonist, Earl Turbinton and the late New Orleans master drummer, James Black (R.I.P.)

One of the great bands I was a member of from 1978,'79-1986, was the original group the Astral Project, led by tenor, soprano saxophonist, bass clarintist and flautist; Tony Dagradi, with James Singleton on acoustic bass, the master New Orleans drummer Johnny Vidocovitch pianist David Torkanowsky and myself playing percussion. (After 1986, Steve Masakowski, the New Orleans seven string electric guitarist replaced pianist David Torkanowsky)These are several recordings we did in the 1980's before I moved back to N.Y.C.
These recordings have never been released.
The first three were recorded in New Orleans at Sea-saint studios (Allen Toussaint's studio) , the band is Astral Project with guest musicians, the late Nat Adderly on Cornet and Bobby Mcferrin on vocal. The next five were recorded live at Tipitinas, the Astral Project with Bobby Mcferrin as guest vocalist.

Astral Project was: Tony Dagradi leader, reeds - James Singleton: acoustic and electric bass - John Vidocovitch: drum set - David Torkanowsky: piano and keyboards - Mark Sanders: multi percussion:

'Work Song'

Astral Project
Nat Adderly; Cornet, Bobby Mcferrin on vocal.
 (Recording engineer; Skip Godwin)

 
'Moon Dance'
Astral Project
Nat Adderly; Cornet, Bobby Mcferrin on vocal.
(Recording engineer; Skip Godwin)  


 'Dance With Me'
Astral Project
Nat Adderly; Cornet, Bobby Mcferrin on vocal.
(Recording engineer; Skip Godwin)  

 
'Dance With Me'
Astral Project - "live at Tipitina's"
Bobby Mcferrin guest vocalist.


'Rotunda'
Astral Project - "live at Tipitina's"
Bobby Mcferrin guest vocalist.
 
 
'Scrapple from the Apple'
 Astral Project - "live at Tipitina's"
Bobby Mcferrin guest vocalist.


'Big Chief'
Astral Project - "live at Tipitina's"
Bobby Mcferrin vocal, scatting and whistling
Johnny Vidocovitch: drums
David Torkanowsky piano 


Duo improvisation:
Bobby Mcferrin; vocal, and myself; Brasilian Cuica

'Lunar Eclipse'
The first Astral Project LP on Gramavision.
Recorded at "Studio In The Country", Bogalousa, Louisiana.
5. 'Whirl'
The Astral Project