Toronto native and Sackville recording artist Andrew Scott has become the standard bearer for the next generation of great Canadian jazz musicians.
His many accomplishments include graduating from York University with a PhD in Musicology/Ethnomusicology, but there is nothing academic about the way Andrew plays the guitar. His “clean, boppish style” has found him compared to everyone from Barney Kessel to Wes Montgomery. His fans include listeners the world over, including legendary musicians Gene DiNovi and George Benson.
Geoff Chapman of The Toronto Star on Andrew's debut Sackville release:
“The opening “This Could Be the Start of Something Big” could well be an omen for the talented Scott…Scott has been hiding his large light under a bushel but comes up trumps with this fine debut disc as a leader…Scott, who shows that driving, clean boppish Kessel style and has absorbed the best of Grant Green and Wes Montgomery…”
Don Brown of Wholenote Magazine on Andrew's latest "Blue Mercer":
“The leader’s playing is a delight. Scott never hogs the spotlight but his buoyant pulse can be felt throughout. In his beautifully constructed solos one can hear the influence of Barney Kessel and Kenny Burrell. And traces of Wes Montgomery turn up in spots as well. But Scott is by no means a copyist. With his assured, yet relaxed, playing he has become his own man. Highly recommended.”
I am glad to announce the release of my debut CD called "Interro Island". This is my first solo project, which includes original tunes composed and arranged by me. I hope you will enjoy my work!
Thanks for the add! I just listened to "Lullaby for Mason" - Really beautiful musicianship by all!! Tasteful and restrained. I really like your sound and playing. Makes me wish I were up in Toronto (except for the cold - of course!)
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Great sound! I look forward to hearing you play, either tonight or tomorrow at Upstairs. It'll be great to hear Terry L. again too, I'm a long-time fan. Mood
Andrew,
Been digging your playing for a long time, since the One Step Beyond days. You continue to inspire with your command of the jazz guitar.
Happy Easter,
Tung
