Draft:Bernie Worrell Orchestra
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Comment: Subject seems notable enough, and sourcing is (mostly) correct. I could accept this draft as a stub, but unless it is developed more beyond these short pharagraphs, I think it is best to merge the content with the Bernie Worrell article. NeoGaze (talk) 11:59, 9 July 2025 (UTC)
The Bernie Worrell Orchestra was an American band, fronted by funk legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted keyboardist Bernie Worrell (Parliament-Funkadelic, Talking Heads). Worrell, known for such hits as "Flashlight" and his performance in the Talking Heads live concert film "Stop Making Sense",[1] toured with his 9-piece orchestra from 2011-2015.[2][3][4] They released two EPs: "BWO is Landing" (2013) and "Perquel" (2014).[5][2][6][dead link]
History
[edit]Worrell and his co-producer Evan Taylor formed the band after they collaborated on "Standards" (2010), their album of "funakatized" jazz standards.[7][user-generated source][8][9]
The band toured throughout 2011-2015 and were known for special guest appearance at their live performances, including Bootsy Collins, Talking Head guitarist Jerry Harrison,[10] Talking Head's and Tom Tom Club bassist Tina Weymouth, Talking Head and Tom Tom Club drummer Chris Frantz, Blondie keyboardist Jimmy Destri,[11] Minute Men's Mike Watt, and Captain Beefheart guitarist Gary Lucas.[12] They also released two EPs: "BWO is Landing” (2013)[2] and "Prequel.” (2014).
References
[edit]- ^ Pareles, Jon (2023-09-09). "'Stop Making Sense' Is Back, and Talking Heads Have More to Say". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ a b c Rolland, David. "Bernie Worrell Remembers: "Talking Heads Wanted to Funk"". New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Bernie Worrell mixes it up with 9-member orchestra | Ellington". www.arkansasonline.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Rock Hall of Famer Worrell bringing orchestra to Back Forty". Gadsden Times. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Breen, Mike. "Music: The Bernie Worrell Orchestra". Cincinnati CityBeat. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Jordan, Chris. "Bernie Worrell headlines Local and Legend". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Bernie Worrell: Wave From the WOOniverse out now, featuring unfinished, archived Worrell music produced by musical director, Evan Taylor – East Portland Blog". Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Into Music: Evan Taylor". KMUW. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Jackson, Josh (2011-08-18). "Bernie Worrell: The Wizard Of Woo Plays Standards". NPR. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ dean (2013-07-10). "Jerry Harrison and Bernie Worrell Share the Stage in Mill Valley". Jambands. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Bernie Worrell (2012-07-05). "Watermelon Man" LIVE - Jimmy Destri w/ the Bernie Worrell Orchestra. Retrieved 2025-06-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ Bernie Worrell (2012-05-29). The Bernie Worrell Orchestra - "All The Things You Are" (LIVE @ The Brooklyn Bowl). Retrieved 2025-06-26 – via YouTube.