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Andrew McCormack
Jazz / Classical



London, London and South East
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  8/20/2008
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Member Since6/20/2006
Band Websiteandrewmccormack.com
Band MembersANDREW McCORMACK TRIO:

Andrew McCormack (piano)
Tom Herbert (double bass)
Tom Skinner (drums)
OR
Phil Donkin (double bass)
Shaney Forbes (drums)

ANDREW McCORMACK Stories from Another Side:

Andrew McCormack (piano)
Quentin Collins (trumpet) Shabaka Hutchings (clarinet & bass clarinet) Nathaniel Facey (alto sax)
Trevor Mires (trombone)
Phil Donkin (double bass)
Shaney Forbes (drums)

Andrew is also a member of the following bands:

GARY CROSBY'S NU TROOP (www.nutroop.com)
DENYS BAPTISTE QUARTET (www.denysbaptiste.com)
DENYS BAPTISTE LET FREEDOM RING!
JEAN TOUSSAINT QUARTET
KYLE EASTWOOD BAND
InfluencesArt Tatum, Bud Powell, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Keith Jarrett and Brad Mehldau whose contributions have set the standard for jazz piano.

Alongside these are J.S. Bach and Igor Stravinsky for their towering achievements and whose ideals in music I share

Mark-Anthony Turnage for making me realise that composition is not a dead artform.

Other major influences so far:

Denys Baptiste who was crucial in opening my eyes in terms of what is out there and what I want to do; former Jazz Messenger saxophonist, Jean Toussaint who, from early on, has always encouraged me and given invaluable advice on learning the music; and my fellow Tomorrow's Warriors with whom I've covered significant musical ground.
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Record LabelDune Records http://www.dune-music.com/
Type of LabelIndie








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Aug 21 2008 8:00P
Pizza Express w Denys Baptiste London
Sep 23 2008 8:00P
Cheltenham w Jean Toussaint Cheltenham
Oct 3 2008 8:00P
St Lukes, Workshop/Open Rehearsal of new piece for London Symphony Orchestra London

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   About Andrew McCormack
WINNER OF THE BBC JAZZ AWARD FOR RISING STAR 2006!

Music Critics Guide to Rising Stars of 2006: **** Andrew McCormack - Most impressive. Compositions show a simple, direct and accessible way with themes. Dips into atmospheric Keith Jarrett-ish territory, skittery M-Base rhythms and pretty hymnal melodies with a fierce harmonic intelligence. TIMEOUT

Set to become a dynamic force on the young UK jazz scene. A quietly clever, but remarkably accessible release. BLUE & SOUL

**** Another star emerges on this discerning UK label. An impressive representation of modern, tough and rigorous UK jazz. An intrepid pianist on the Herbie side of contemporary. Not a note is wasted. Excitement and economy in hypnotising balance. MOJO

One of the most exciting talents on the UK jazz scene. His debut album, Telescope, does not disappoint. Ultimately this is an album where you do not have to hit the skip button. STRAIGHT NO CHASER

*** Part of the Dune stable of edgy young players, McCormack sweeps to the front of the pack with his debut as leader. His debut recording has a cerebral kick to it but its more than just a brain busting rush. Veers from Debussy-like solo piano, through sweetly exquisite gospel balladry, to lopsided classical themes over an understated break beat. JAZZWISE

**** Swings hard, with a spiky, rhythmically adventurous punch to his playing whilst the beautiful miniature of Invention is as soft and sensitive as one could wish for. This album will more than do. INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

As capable of arranging a deft horn-riffing backdrop for a market-driven novelty artist as he is of delivering a classic Herbie Hancockish acoustic improvisation. Telescope launches that highly personal window on the new world of 21st-century piano-trio music. THE GUARDIAN GUIDE

**** A mature and intelligent approach. He integrates a diverse range of styles, from classic swing through to thoroughly contemporary, ensuring this is a multi-faceted but carefully focussed introduction to his self-composed music. THE SCOTSMAN

*** The album shows their mastery of grooves that also swing. McCormack shows great potential for harmonic and compositional innovation. THE GUARDIAN

Represents a fascinating meeting point between piano-trio jazz, sharp-end classical music, and current urban sounds. A step up toward the power UK keyboard force McCormack has long promised to be. JAZZ UK

McCormack's new CD, Telescope is well worth the wait. JAZZWISE


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JAZZ ON THE ROAD





Aug 17 2008 6:19 PM

JAZZ ON THE ROAD
Thursday 21st August 2008
at The Old Queens Head
44 Essex Road
London, N1
GUEST SINGER
Natalie Williams
GUEST DJ
Hugo Mendez
Check out the video from launch party on youtube


Please send message for £5 guest list by Wednesday 20th August
George Panda Jnr





Aug 15 2008 8:52 AM

Many thanks for the "add", music sounding great, fresh and exciting!
Hidden Symmetry





Jul 23 2008 3:01 AM

Hope all is well & enjoying the summer.
Have a good one!

-c
JAZZ ON THE ROAD





Jul 12 2008 2:18 PM

Thursday 17th July 2008
Launch Party at The Old Queens Head
44 Essex Road N1, Tube: Angel
Please reply for £5 list
John Blease





Jun 26 2008 12:47 AM

Hi mate, good to see you on here. Great everything on the bladerunner gig, defs wanna do more of that soon. Hope to see you soon man, was good to have a laugh and play again.
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Jun 12 2008 5:57 PM

Really great sounds Andrew !
Jack Stevens Bass





Jun 3 2008 5:29 PM

Arggggh! Just got the event reminder for your gig! Too late! Gutted! More please!
Chris Lowe





Jun 3 2008 9:37 AM

Hey Andrew... I see what you mean about the 'Match dot com' bloke now... he is really starting to piss me off!! - Chris.
Filomena Campus





Jun 3 2008 7:46 AM

thanks for the invitation, so sorry I missed you guys at Vortex, I'll try and make it on 17th
all the best
Lizana





Apr 26 2008 4:20 PM

Hi, really enjoyed your playing on Thursday at the 606; so lyrical. Thank you.
Sarah Dickson





Apr 13 2008 10:46 PM

Hey Andrew!
Hope all is going well for you! I'm playing at The Troubadour, London this Wednesday if you fancy coming down. Should be a great night. All the details are on my page!
All the best
Sarah
xx
Jack Stevens Bass





Apr 13 2008 3:16 PM

Nice to see you on Friday Andrew. Hopefully get to the June 2nd gig.
Jack
Lizana





Feb 3 2008 10:41 PM

Great gig at the 6. Thanks for playing your tune twice!
Martin Taylor MBE





Jan 24 2008 8:04 PM

Great to see you in Toronto.

Best Wishes

Martin
Jean Toussaint





Jan 1 2008 7:33 PM

Andrew
have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
PEACE
JT
Jazz at the Marquee Club





Dec 9 2007 5:31 PM

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Toni( my real name is VICTORY)





Nov 26 2007 12:35 AM

Hello Andrew, thanks for adding me to you space. Love the music. Take care.
Luca Urso





Nov 25 2007 8:16 PM

Hello and thank for the add! Have great time Luca
Jac





Nov 23 2007 12:22 PM

Hello hello! I do not see myself in your top friends....
Great to see you! Take care xxxJac
christopher barnett





Oct 13 2007 7:53 AM

Thanks for the add Andrew, great stuff mate. Much love and respect.
Abram Wilson





Sep 15 2007 7:22 PM

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Raven-Child





Sep 11 2007 2:34 AM

Thank for the add

Musical regards

Raven-Child
Abram Wilson





Sep 10 2007 8:42 PM

Hey Andrew

Guess what?! I’m nominated for a MOBO award this year!

Vote for me!!!

www.mobo.com

Voting closes this Wednesday, 12 September at 12pm.

Thanks for your support! Abram
Miles Danso





Aug 20 2007 12:33 AM

S'all good my man!!Hope yr well,Miles
Stefano Cestra





Jul 30 2007 5:36 PM

Hi Andrew....thanks for the add.,
See you soon.
CHARLIE WRIGHT’S INTERNATIONAL





Jun 5 2007 5:09 PM

HOPE YOU ARE GOOD.PLEASE CHECK OUR NEW CHARLIE WRIGHTS SCHEDULE AND BALTIC SCHEDULE.IT'S ALL WITH FREE ENTRANCE.Coming soon:Rory Simmons,Geoff Gasconye,Byron Wallen, Steve Fishwick,Jean Toussaint, John Escreet,Larry Bartley,Robert Mitchell, Phil Donkin, Zhenya Strigalev,Shane Forbes and many others......Will be great to see you there. Best
JAFAR CURRY EVERYBODY!





Jun 5 2007 1:26 PM

Hey,

Just checkin in to show some luv. Thanks for being a friend.

Jafar Curry
Nicolas Maiofiss





May 9 2007 8:32 PM

Hi Andrew,
wwwwoooo, sounds really fantastic!
Bravo l'ami!
Your music actually helps right now to cope with that all fucked new french- president...
peace where u are
Nico
Huw Warren





May 9 2007 4:41 PM

Jazzin'Llangollen 2007

May 11/12/13

Acoustic Ladyland, Claire Martin, Huw Warren,Perfect Houseplants, Joanna Macgreggor, Kidsamonium + more...

www.royal-pavilion.co.uk/jazz
Head and Neck Sessions





May 6 2007 11:07 AM

Have a listen to this:



www.myspace.com/headandneck

shortMAN is an Urban Music Award nominated MC from South-East London.
rhodes - synths - decks - electronics - live drums
Gabriella Swallow





May 4 2007 3:54 PM

fantastic gig last night-I'm really suffering for it today though! Nice to meet your sister too! xxx
Music Matbakh





Apr 24 2007 4:30 PM

Thanks for the Add, Andrew !
Looking forward to the collaboration...
Music Matbakh
Emmanuel Waldron





Apr 12 2007 1:40 AM

Hey Andrew.
Hope alls well with u..
All the best to u too..
Keep on being creative... What u have is God-given.
God bless,
Mannz!!!
Dj K 4 Yahweh





Mar 30 2007 8:17 PM

SHABBAT SHALOM!

I HOPE ALL IS GOING WELL 4 U,
PEACE & BLESSINGS 2 U & ALL YOUR BRETHREN!

ONE LOVE...
adam jazzchess





Mar 21 2007 10:57 AM

Hi Andrew, cheers for the add-on. hope you are well.
adam
Michael Murphy





Mar 16 2007 8:58 PM

I just wanted to swing by a wish you a most wonderful day and I hope your life is full of happiness and many blessings!

Keep the Vision
Michael Murphy
Basement Jazz Sessions





Mar 3 2007 6:03 PM

Hi Andrew,

Hope you're well and if you're back in London feeling jet-lagged, then perhaps you'd like to come and chill out at the Basement Jazz Sessions on Tuesday as our special guest. It's our first birthday and we have the amazing Tony Kofi trio playing the music of Thelonious Monk. Thanks for your contribution to our successful first year.

Best,
Joel

ollie usiskin





Feb 28 2007 12:59 PM

Hey Andy! Thanks for adding us! Your sounding great! Keep up the good work &
see you soon!
The Swanns OFFICIAL MYSPACE





Feb 20 2007 10:03 PM

Hi, Andrew. Much continued success. Thanks for becoming one of our friends.

The Swanns
Gabriella Swallow