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The Penguin Cafe Orchestra was the creation of classically-trained guitarist, composer and arranger Simon Jeffes (Crawley, Sussex, England, 1949-1997). Jeffes and cellist co-founder Helen Liebmann were the only core members throughout its life; a number of other musicians appeared on the PCO's six studio albums according to the requirements of particular pieces. The PCO also toured extensively during the 80's and early 90's, and two albums, "When in Rome" (1988) and "Concert Program" (1995) captured the sound of the live ensemble. The Penguins' sound is not easily categorized, but has elements of exuberant folk music and a minimalist aesthetic occasionally reminiscent of composers such as Philip Glass.
The Penguin Cafe Orchestra recorded and performed for 24 years until Jeffes died of a brain tumour in 1997.
Released 1981
Genre Instrumental Folk
Length 48:15
Label E.G. Records
Producer Simon Jeffe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra was the second album by the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, and was recorded at the Penguin Cafe between 1977 and 1980. By this time the line-up for the band had expanded greatly, with contribution including Simon Jeffes, Helen Leibmann, Steve Nye, Gavyn Wright of the original quartet, as well as Geoff Richardson, Peter Veitch, Braco, Giles Leamna, Julio Segovia and Neil Rennie. All pieces were composed by Simon Jeffes except for "Paul's Dance" (Jeffes and Nye), "Cutting Branches" (traditional), and "Walk Don't Run" (by J. Smith).
This release is widely considered as the critical best produced by the Orchestra, its whimsy and eclecticism making it inherently more approachable than the previous, more serious-minded initial album.
The cover painting is by Emily Young.
Air à Danser - 4:30
Yodel 1 - 4:07
Telephone and Rubber Band - 2:28
Cutting Branches for a Temporary Shelter - 3:09
Pythagoras's Trousers - 3:18
Numbers 1-4 - 6:57
Yodel 2 - 4:34
Salty Bean Fumble - 2:11
Paul's Dance - 1:45
The Ecstasy of Dancing Fleas - 4:01
Walk Don't Run- 3:01
Flux - 1:48
Simon's Dream - 1:48
Harmonic Necklace - 1:12
Steady State - 3:33
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