Founded in 1985 by saxophonist and composer Russ Gershon, the ten piece Either/Orchestra has traversed a startling amount of musical territory.

From swing to bop to avant-garde to electric to Latin jazz, the Either/Orchestra plays every style in its own individualistic and innovative way, melding diverse elements into an entertaining package.

Large enough to create an orchestral sound, small enough to feature hot jazz combo interactions, the group captivates both jazz and general audiences.

With a dozen critically acclaimed albums and over 1000 performances in 34 of the United States and 12 foreign countries, the E/O draws on a huge repertoire and depth of experience.

From the critics:

"[The E/O has] earned the title of the best little big band ever." –Frank Alkyer, Down Beat

“Boston's Either/Orchestra...consistently displays a hip, forward-thinking approach...the E/O salutes the past while embracing the future.” –Philadelphia Tribune

“I have seen the future of big band music, and it is this 10-piece from Boston.” –Chris Heim, Chicago Tribune

“This amazing ensemble does just about everything right… Dependibly marvelous.” –Richard Gehr, Village Voice

“Wildly entertaining.” –Lenny Mazel, KCME, Colorado

"Serious chops and courageous experimentation with a strong sense of entertainment and subtle humor...for 25 years the Either/Orchestra has given much both to audiences and [the musicians] who've passed through its ranks." –Jeff Tamarkin,JazzTimes

"Boston's ten-piece Either/Orchestra makes its own rules." –Brad Farberman, Time Out New York

"This is one of the few bands around that would be equally at home at the Vision Festival, the Roseland Ballroom or CBGB." –Will Friedwald, Wall Street Journal

"…individual virtuosity, a devotion to strong melodic lines, a wry wit, a love of excitement and surprise, a genuine fellow-feeling on the bandstand, and feedback from audience regulars that makes performances feel something like family reunions." –Steve Elman, artsfuse.org