Transuranic Muse
A freeplay journey
Transuranic Muse, a collaborative project led by Larry Edoff (p) and Rudi-Renoir Appoldt (as), traces its roots back to 1994 when the two musicians crossed paths at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Following their graduation, Larry relocated to New York City while Rudi-Renoir returned to Luzern, Switzerland. Despite the geographical distance, they maintained a close connection and frequently reunited in New York for performances. In 2010, they embarked on a transformative journey by dedicating time to compose and record at Larry’s Studio in Westchester, NY. These sessions proved to be profoundly inspiring, prompting them to commit to regular collaboration.
Their musical style blends improvisation with precomposed elements, showcasing a unique synergy that leads them on explorative musical voyages. Through years of playing together, they have crafted a distinctive musical language, situated between the realms of Jazz and Neo-Classical, enriching their artistic expression.
Larry Edoff
Piano
Larry Edoff (left) is an introspective and dynamic musician whose dedication to music has brought him success as an accomplished producer, bandleader, singer/songwriter, composer, and pianist. Larry has performed with and written music for great artists such as Adam Pascal from Rent and Aida, Tony Bennett, Paul Simon,The Count Basie Orchestra, Vinny Valentino, Matt Garrison, John Benitez, Jarrod Cagwin, Adam Rogers, Joel Rosenblatt, Jeff Andrews, Bill Moring, Steve Wilson, Richard Bona, El Negro.
He studied voice, piano, and composition at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, and he later studied orchestration with world-renowned composer, John Corigliano. He received his Masters degree in Music Education and Composition.
Larry and Adam Pascal released their latest album, Blinding Light, in 2008 to high acclaim.
Rudi-Renoir Appoldt
Alto Sax
Rudi-Renoir Appoldt’s musical journey began at the age of 14 when he transitioned from playing the trumpet to mastering the saxophone. Inspired by the legendary Jan Garbarek, he embraced the saxophone as his primary instrument. Following his studies at Berklee College of Music, he co-founded the band CLAZZ with fellow classical enthusiasts, earning recognition from the Jazz School Lucerne.
In addition to his role as a musician, Rudi-Renoir has demonstrated his versatility as an arranger, conductor, and composer. He leads his own Jazz Trio, Trio Noir, while actively participating in various musical projects.
Renowned for his creativity and sensitivity, Rudi-Renoir paints melodies with the finesse of brush strokes. Splitting his time between Lucerne and Berlin, he continues to captivate audiences with his soulful expressions and innovative musical explorations.