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presents…
Tommy Andrews Quintet
The Crux
Album Release
30th June 2014
“Award winning young saxophonist
releases high-class debut on Jellymould.”
Live dates:
17th June – The Forge - London
27th June– The Riverhouse Barn – Waltonon-Thames
3rd July – Soundcellar - Poole
4th July – Salisbury Arts Centre
6th July – Southampton Modern Jazz Club
THE CRUX
TOMMY ANDREWS QUINTET
It is not often that such a young artist presents an album that sounds so accomplished and mature, but Tommy Andrews is a saxophone player with a wise head on young shoulders. Jellymould Jazz is very proud to release the debut album from this award winning saxophonist and composer. The Crux is a collection of seven through-­‐composed original works blending the cinematic power of progressive rock and film-­‐music with the dynamic subtleties of classical music, British Jazz and minimalism whilst allowing members of the band passages for improvisation. The maturity in Tommy’s writing can partly be heard in the way in which he generously allows each member of this ensemble to explore his compositions. “I wrote this music with the musical personalities of these players in mind” says Andrews, “I love to hear them play. Their interpretations and influences enhance my pieces, this album is about the music.” From the lyrical beginnings of Sirens to the lush textures of Crystal Car to the epic build of L.H.B -­‐ this is ensemble playing at a tremendous level. It is this selflessness to his approach to making music that has led his quintet to gain a reputation as one of the most exciting groups on the London jazz scene. Bass player Dave Manington is a mainstay of the British jazz scene having been a founding member of Loop Collective and has played with most of the top jazz musicians in the country. His presence in the group is a testimony to the respect that Tommy has earned so quickly. Drummer Dave Hamblett released his own album last year to much critical acclaim and is now one of the busiest players in the country. Guitarist Nick Costley-­‐White and pianist Rick Simpson are both contemporaries of Tommy’s from The Guildhall School of Music and demonstrate the wealth of young talent on the scene today. Although only 25, having studied both jazz and classical music Tommy’s reputation as a staggering talent has led him to play professionally with The BBC Big Band, the London Jazz Orchestra and NYJO as well as supporting an eclectic array of world-­‐class artists including Cleo Laine, Sir John Dankworth, Steve Sidwell, Dave Liebman and Mark Lockheart. He has worked with Howard Goodall, Peter Stark and Colin Metters and has a flourishing session career appearing on programs like The X Factor and with pop group McFly.
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