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Big City Orchestra

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Big City Orchestra is a long running art/anti-art group based generally in California. With a ever rotating cast of musician and nonmusician members.

Origins

Formed in 1979 as house band for network of artist residences in the South Bay area of Los Angeles.

Releases

Almost comedically prolific, BCO sailed through the cassette culture movement of the 80's & 90's with about 130 hour long releases on over 100 labels. Other work has included; four video collections, five 7" singles, one 8" single, 8+ compact discs, well over 40 cd-r's. and more than 300 compilation appearances. phew !