Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica is a versatile musical ensemble that operates as a quintet and a larger group, deftly led by the multi-talented vibraphonist, composer, and percussionist Brian O'Neill, affectionately known as "Mr. Ho." The group is celebrated for performing global jazz and exotic chamber music, channeling the spirit of mid-20th-century exotica and challenging the boundaries between genres. Their sound encapsulates a unique blend of jazz, classical, Latin and world music, often drawing inspiration from the vintage exotica of artists such as Juan García Esquivel, whom they pay homage to with intricate reverberations and lush arrangements.

With releases like "Where Here Meets There" and "Third River Rangoon," Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica weaves a tapestry of sonic landscapes that transport the listener across cultural divides, through imagined terrains where the familiar and the foreign coalesce. The group's commitment to reliving and expanding upon the extravagant listening experiences of the past is particularly evident in their tribute album "The Unforgettable Sounds of Esquivel," which nods to the pioneering work of the Mexican composer and arranger. In this album, they faithfully recreate Esquivel's complex orchestrations, adding their own modern flair, which has helped forge their reputation as connoisseurs of the eclectic and the nostalgic in the contemporary music scene.

Genres

Exotica

Latest Release

Where Here Meets There

Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica

Album - 9 Tracks - Released November 19, 2013