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
Influences
Art 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.
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
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
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. X
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
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
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
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.
