The Metropolitan Jazz Octet takes on Bowie
The iconic glam-rock of the 70’s is being reimagined.
Fans of David Bowie will know of his deep love of Jazz. Though he never ventured into the genre in a literal sense, the inspiration is clear when you listen to his impressive body of work. The Metropolitan Jazz Octet, in partnership with Paul Marinaro, are reimagining some of Bowie’s classics with a new show titled “The Bowie Project.”
Paul and MJO Co-founder Jim Gailloreto join Reset to discuss their love of the psychedelic space explorer, adapting Bowie’s work in a new medium, and how the MJO came to be.
GUEST: Paul Marinaro, Vocalist
Jim Gailloreto, Arranger and Co-founder
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The Metropolitan Jazz Octet takes on Bowie
The iconic glam-rock of the 70’s is being reimagined.
Fans of David Bowie will know of his deep love of Jazz. Though he never ventured into the genre in a literal sense, the inspiration is clear when you listen to his impressive body of work. The Metropolitan Jazz Octet, in partnership with Paul Marinaro, are reimagining some of Bowie’s classics with a new show titled “The Bowie Project.”
Paul and MJO Co-founder Jim Gailloreto join Reset to discuss their love of the psychedelic space explorer, adapting Bowie’s work in a new medium, and how the MJO came to be.
GUEST: Paul Marinaro, Vocalist
Jim Gailloreto, Arranger and Co-founder