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Biography

(1974 – 1997)

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 members throughout its life; a number of other musicians became part of the ensemble playing live and also appearing on studio albums according to the instrumentation of particular pieces.

Top Tracks

1	Perpetuum Mobile	888
2	Music For A Found Harmonium	486
3	Air A Danser	183
4	Telephone And Rubber Band	155
5	Penguin Cafe Single	154
6	Air	128
7	Southern Jukebox Music	99
8	Oscar Tango	98
9	Dirt	83
10	Steady State	82
10	Numbers 1-4	82
12	Rosasolis	77
12	Cutting Branches For A Temporary Shelter	77
14	Paul's Dance	74
15	Organum	71