Penguin Cafe
Arthur Jeffes leading a chamber ensemble that continues his father's Penguin Cafe Orchestra, strings and piano sitting between minimalism and folk dance tunes.
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About Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe is led by composer and pianist Arthur Jeffes, son of Simon Jeffes, who founded the Penguin Cafe Orchestra and died in 1997. Arthur began by performing his father's catalogue before forming this group to write new music in the same spirit. The line-up of strings, piano, ukulele and percussion has included Neil Codling of Suede.
Signed to Erased Tapes, the group has released albums including A Matter of Life..., The Red Book, The Imperfect Sea and Handfuls of Night. The Imperfect Sea included reworkings of Simian Mobile Disco and Kraftwerk tracks alongside originals, and Handfuls of Night drew on Antarctica and its penguin species. The pieces are mostly instrumental, built on repeating figures that gradually shift and layer.
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What festivals is Penguin Cafe playing in 2027?
Penguin Cafe is booked at 1 festival we cover: Big Ears 2027.
Is Penguin Cafe playing Big Ears 2027?
Yes, Penguin Cafe is on the Big Ears 2027 lineup, April 1–4, 2027 at Downtown Knoxville, TN.
What kind of music does Penguin Cafe play?
Penguin Cafe plays alternative.