theBABAorchestra is a Los Angeles based 17-piece experimental big band performing original new instrumental works by composer, conductor, and bandleader Lauren Elizabeth Baba. Amidst intricately woven melodies and massive brass textures are subtly creeping rock grooves and a generally dark ambience; creative music drawing from free jazz, avant-garde, drone-rock, and Middle Eastern folk.

Lauren BABA - composer/conductor
Michael Mull - alto saxophone/clarinet   |   Joe Santa Maria - alto saxophone/clarinet
Ted Taforo - tenor saxophone   |   Jerry Pinter - tenor saxophone/clarinet
Brian Walsh - baritone saxophone   |   Nathan Johnson - trumpet
Chris Lawrence - trumpet   |   Brandon Sherman - trumpet
Greg Zilboorg - trumpet   |   Ryan Dragon - trombone
Joey Sellers - trombone   |   Robert Todd Jr. - trombone
Juliane Gralle - bass trombone   |   Alexander Noice - guitar
Bryan McAllister - piano   |   Karl McComas-Reichl - bass   |   Jesse Quebbeman-Turley - drums