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Downtempo electronic/jazz outfit the Cinematic Orchestra released their first live album in the U.S. today (April 22) via Domino.

Live at the Royal Albert Hall chronicles the collective's November 2, 2007 show at the historic titular venue. In addition to the contributions of leader Jason Swinscoe and his regular collaborators, the show featured performances from Heidi Vogel, Lou Rhodes, Grey Reverend, original Orchestra turntablist PC, and the 24-piece Heritage Orchestra, making for a stage filled with upwards of 40 musicians at some points.

The songs on Live at the Royal Albert Hall come from last year's Ma Fleur and 2002's Every Day.

As for current live Cinematic Orchestra engagements, the band has precious few of those on the schedule right now. The next goes down tonight in New York City.

Live at the Royal Albert Hall:

01 All That You Give
02 Child Song
03 Flite
04 Familiar Ground
05 To Build a Home
06 Prelude
07 Breathe
08 Man With a Movie Camera
09 Time & Space

The Cinematic Orchestra:

04-22 New York, NY - Jazz Standard
04-23 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
04-25 Indio, CA - Empire Polo Field (Coachella)