Exploding Star Orchestra is an avant-garde jazz ensemble spearheaded and conducted by Chicago-based composer and musician Rob Mazurek. This innovative collective emerged from the vibrant Chicago jazz and experimental music scene, often associated with the influential Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). The ensemble is known for its eclectic fusion of jazz, electronics, and the cosmic expanse of space-inspired compositions, creating a genre-defying sonic experience.

Since its formation in the early 2000s, Exploding Star Orchestra has established itself as an incubator for experimental jazz and improvisation. With prominent releases such as "Dimensional Stardust" and "Stars Have Shapes," they have navigated the intersections of minimalism, maximalism, and the avant-garde, pushing the boundaries of jazz and contemporary music. Their collaboration with the late avant-garde jazz pioneer Bill Dixon, documented in the album "Bill Dixon with Exploding Star Orchestra," stands out as a testimony to their commitment to improvisational excellence and to challenging the conventional frameworks of jazz orchestration and composition. Through their evocative titles and expansive musical canvases, Exploding Star Orchestra invites listeners to a journey through cosmic realms, while maintaining a deeply rooted connection to the rich lineage of jazz history.

Genres

Experimental Jazz

Latest Release

Lightning Dreamers

Rob Mazurek•

Exploding Star Orchestra

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released March 31, 2023