Biography
Astral Project is not a well-documented artist under this name with a clear biography in the provided search results. However, there are two distinct groups with similar names: Astral Projection, an Israeli electronic music group, and Astral Project, a New Orleans-based jazz quartet. Since the query specifically mentions 'Astral Project' with a genre of breakcore and a popularity of 21, but no detailed information is available on this specific artist, I will focus on the New Orleans jazz group for clarity. Astral Project, formed in 1978 by saxophonist Tony Dagradi, is known for blending jazz, funk, rock, and world music. The group includes drummer Johnny Vidacovich, bassist James Singleton, and guitarist Steve Masakowski. They have performed at notable venues like Snug Harbor and Jazz Fest in New Orleans. Astral Project has received several Big Easy Entertainment Awards and is considered one of New Orleans' premier jazz groups. If 'Astral Project' refers to a different artist, there is no available information to provide a comprehensive biography.
Fun Facts
- Astral Project is known for its eclectic blend of jazz, funk, rock, and world music.
- The group has performed at the prestigious Snug Harbor and Jazz Fest in New Orleans.
- Bobby McFerrin often sat in during their early performances at Absinthe House.
Musical Connections
Mentors/Influences
- Bobby McFerrin - Occasional guest performer (Early performances at Absinthe House) [Late 1970s]
Key Collaborators
- Tony Dagradi - Founder and saxophonist (Astral Project albums) [1978-present]
- Johnny Vidacovich - Drummer (Astral Project albums) [1978-present]
- James Singleton - Bassist (Astral Project albums) [1978-present]
- Steve Masakowski - Guitarist (Astral Project albums) [1978-present]
Artists Influenced
- New Orleans Jazz Scene - Contributed to the city's jazz legacy (Numerous live performances) [1978-present]
Connection Network
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Haunted Ballads | 2025-05-21 | Album |
| spazzteam witch party (disc 2) | 2022-08-17 | Album |
| Burnt Diary | 2023-06-13 | Album |
| spazzteam witch party (disc 1) | 2022-08-17 | Album |
Top Tracks
- La la La (Siren) (La la La (Siren))
- AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA (AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA)
- plastic (Haunted Ballads)
- 2016 (2016)
- eyes bootleg (spazzteam witch party (disc 2))
- punk band (punk band)
- without you (without you)
- Angel (Angel)
- starry night (Haunted Ballads)
- Angel (Slowed + Reverb) (Angel)
External Links
References
Heard on WWOZ
Astral Project has been played 9 times on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.