Universal Soul Orchestra
Las Vegas, Nevada
Bryan Rosenbaum, Jon Celentano, Joe Messina
sounds like
An otherworldly blend of down-tempo dub, house, soul, funk, reggae, electronic, tribal and jazz.
influences
Here's the short list: Carl Denson, Greyboy Allstars, Massive Attack, Portishead, Kenny Garrett, Miles Davis, Radiohead. Basically all kinds of music from all over the world.
Bryan, Jon, and Joe are the heart and soul of Universal Soul Orchestra, performing
with up to 7 other band members in venues all over Las Vegas. USO's sound is
like a unique mix of soul, world, funk, jazz and electronic music.
Bryan spins and loops bits and pieces of classic and new funk and soul to create
the bed upon which Jon's bass and saxiphone rest. Bryan then adds the hypnotic
drone of the didgeridoo.
The resulting grooves range from energetic, driving dance music to an atmospheric
otherworldly vibe. more>>
Influences (the short list): Carl Denson, Greyboy Allstars, Massive Attack,
Portishead, Kenny Garrett, Miles Davis, Radiohead
Bryan Rosenbaum
musician, composer
didgeridoo, keyboards, taiko drums, music programming
In 1999 Contemporary Didgeridoo performer and multi instrumentalist Bryan Rosenbaum created his music career in Los Angeles, making a name for himself in the underground subculture of the Rave and club scene. In 2000 he accompanied Michael Franti and Spearhead on an adventure around the globe. Bryan and visual performers, Magmavox fire dancing crew, did countless performances for thousands of people throughout the tour. Since then he has composed/performed with various circus acts , theatrical performances and red carpet parties around the world (Coachella music and arts festival 4 years, Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Perry Ferrel). Bryan has opened up for Primus, Tool, Stanley Clark, Janes Addiction, Sublime, and many more. His unique and versatile style works well with circus and performance art. Bryan now resides in Las Vegas working with Universal Soul Orchestra and local performance artists.
Jon Celentano
musician, vocalist
saxophone, bass guitar, EWI
Jon Celentano, saxophone, bass guitar and EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) studied theater and music at the
Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Santa Maria, Ca. and Jazz
Performance at Santa Barbara City College. He toured California with different
show bands, performing on beachfront stages all along the coast before finally
landing back in Santa Barbara. He held down a two year residency playing and
singing jazz and blues standards at the Palace Grill, one of the premier supper
clubs in the city. In 1999 Jon moved to Las Vegas where, a year later, he and
his brother Jeff formed the power pop band Tripsitter. The band's first two CDs
were released to critical praise and made several critics year-end Top Ten
lists. Tracks from their disc "California Son" are playing now on radio stations
across the world. The success of Tripsitter led to a stint performing with
founding Beach Boy (and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer) Al Jardine in the Endless
Summer Band. Jon can also be found singing really high and playing bass in Good
Vibrations: The Ultimate Tribute To The Music Of The Beach Boys.
videos
This is the Universal Soul Orchestra basic promotional video.
Here's a brief look at USO at Symantec Vision 2008 in Las Vegas. In fact, it's quite brief.
Don't blink between :09 and :13 or you'll have missed everything. Feel free to watch the whole thing if you like but USO is the best thing about it. Except, maybe, for the guys playing Guitar Hero near the end.
