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Since 1985, Either Orchestra has carved a distinctive niche in the jazz world—an adventurous big-band sound that blends swing and bop with avant-garde textures, Latin influences, and Ethiopian jazz inflections. Founded by saxophonist and bandleader Russ Gershon, the core ensemble typically features about 10 musicians, expanding for special performances and festival appearances. Whether you’re chasing the warmth of a classic swing groove or the edge of experimental jazz, Either Orchestra delivers a high-energy, unmissable experience.

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Upcoming highlights include a landmark 40th-anniversary concert at Regattabar in Cambridge, MA on December 17, 2025. The group’s latest work, Nalbandian the Ethiopian, is slated for inclusion in the Éthiopiques series, with a North American CD release planned for February 2026. The ensemble also continues to release music on Bandcamp and streams on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube, keeping fans close to the evolving sound of Either Orchestra.

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Explore the full discography below, learn about the band’s awards and nominations—like the 1993 Grammy nomination for Bennie Moten's Weird Nightmare (Best Instrumental Arrangement)—and follow official links to stay up-to-date. We’re here to help you find the right show, with clear, user-friendly ticket options.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Either Orchestra

  • Founded in 1985 by Russ Gershon; core ensemble is about 10 musicians with occasional larger augmentations.
  • Genres span swing, bop, avant-garde, Latin jazz and Ethiopian jazz; described as 'big-band swing with an Ethiopian accent' on the new album.
  • Nalbandian the Ethiopian is the 2025 release in the Éthiopiques series; NA CD release planned for February 2026.
  • Grammy nomination history includes The Calculus of Pleasure track Bennie Moten's Weird Nightmare (Best Instrumental Arrangement) at the 35th Grammy Awards (1993).
  • 2025 calendar includes a 40th-anniversary concert at the Regattabar in Cambridge, MA (Dec 17, 2025).
  • Active social/streaming presence via Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube.

The records

Either Orchestra Discography

  • Nalbandian the Ethiopian
    2025 · Éthiopiques Series (Budamusic)
  • Mood Music for Time Travellers
    2010 · Accurate Records
  • Ethiopiques Vol. 20: Live in Addis
    2005 · Buda Musique
  • Neo-Modernism
    2004 · Accurate Records
  • Afro-Cubism
    2002 · Accurate Records
  • More Beautiful Than Death
    2000 · Accurate Records
  • Across the Omniverse
    1996 · Accurate Records
  • The Brunt
    1994 · Accurate Records
  • The Calculus of Pleasure
    1992 · Accurate Records
  • The Half-Life of Desire
    1990 · Accurate Records
  • Radium
    1988 · Accurate Records
  • Dial 'E' (Dial E for Either/Orchestra)
    1987 · Accurate Records

Upcoming highlights include a landmark 40th-anniversary concert at Regattabar in Cambridge, MA on December 17, 2025. The group’s latest work, Nalbandian the Ethiopian, is slated for inclusion in the Éthiopiques series, with a North American CD release planned for February 2026. The ensemble also continues to release music on Bandcamp and streams on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube, keeping fans close to the evolving sound of Either Orchestra.

Explore the full discography below, learn about the band’s awards and nominations—like the 1993 Grammy nomination for Bennie Moten's Weird Nightmare (Best Instrumental Arrangement)—and follow official links to stay up-to-date. We’re here to help you find the right show, with clear, user-friendly ticket options.

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