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Andy Sheppard (born 20 January 1957) is a British jazz saxophonist and composer. He has been awarded several prizes at the British Jazz Awards, and has worked with some notable figures in contemporary jazz, including Gil Evans, Carla Bley, George Russell and Steve Swallow.
Learn about Andy Sheppard's latest album Surrounded by Sea, featuring Eivind Aarset, Michel Benita and Sebastian Rochford. Explore his biography, discography, news and more on his official website.
An ECM recording artist, bandleader and composer, Andy Sheppard is one of Europe’s leading saxophonists and one of a very few British musicians to have made a significant impact on the international jazz scene, playing and writing for settings from solo to big band and chamber orchestra.
- Andy Sheppard Quartet
- Trio Libero
- Movements in Colour
- Deep River, with Joanna Macgregor
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- Nocturnal Tourist
- Music For A New Crossing
- Dancing Man & Woman
- Learning to Wave
- Moving Image
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Surrounded By Sea
Surrounded by Sea, Andy Sheppard’s third ECM album, is a strongly atmospheric recording, and one whose associative title seems especially apt. As the saxophonist observes, the sea in question is mostly calm, but storms and squalls can arise in a moment. British Islanders are fine-tuned to such sudden fluctuations: “Coming from England, I’ve grown up with the physical awareness of being surrounded by sea.” The album adds Norwegian guitarist Eivind Aarset to the line-up of Sheppard’s widely acc...
UK saxophonist Andy Sheppard’s second ECM album introduces his freely lyrical new trio with Michel Benita and Sebastian Rochford. All three players share a sense of stylistic open-mindedness. Drummer Rochford is one of the young players changing perceptions of British jazz with bands Polar Bear and Acoustic Ladyland, while Algiers-born French bassi...
Andy has written stunning new repertoire for a starry international band that features long-term collaborators guitarist John Parricelli and tabla virtuoso and percussionist Kuljit Bhamra, alongside two of Norway’s finest – the shimmering, other-worldly textures of guitarist and electronics artist Eivind Aarset, and legendary bassist Arild Andersen...
1. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child 2. Everybody Help The Boys Come Home 3. Spiritual 4. Georgia Lee 5. Everybody Help The Boys Come Home (remix) 6. Up Above My Head 7. Deep River 8. Up Above My Head (remix) 9. Ring Them Bells 10. The Mercy Seat 11. Picture In A Frame Jazzwise, (Kenny Mathieson), July 2006 (4 stars) They concentrate on simp...
Following a series of highly acclaimed duo gigs in 2002, saxophonist ANDY SHEPPARD (‘a formidable and fearless jazz improviser’) and JOHN PARRICELLI (‘an imaginative and resourceful writer as well as a fine guitarist’) further their long-standing musical association with P.S., a new studio album for Provocateur Records. Already described as ‘a fasc...
Recorded and mixed at Christchurch Studios, Bristol, the album combines familiar Sheppard hallmarks – devastating melody and saxophone solos that are muscular and uniquely lyrical by turn – with an inventive and completely personal use of new technologies. Across the nine tracks – eight Sheppard originals plus an up-to-date version of the Harry War...
Music for a New Crossing (PVC2001) is the title of a forthcoming limited edition CD (1000 commercial copies) from saxophonist Andy Sheppard and Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell. The CD is to commemorate the opening of the Gateshead Millenium Bridge. The music was commissioned jointly from Andy and Kathryn by music north, the presenting and produc...
This album finds Andy Sheppard developing characteristically fresh ideas within territory familiar to Sheppard aficionados – irresistible melody and irresistible grooves inspired by music from India, Latin America and Africa, with solo statements that are muscular and compellingly lyrical in turns. Featuring two special guests, the legendary Americ...
This exciting band, featuring Sharda Sahai on tabla, creates a truly fresh and individual sound. Featuring Sheppard’s playing and his lyrical composition at its very best, the warm tunes and passionate playing form a rich tapestry that makes this album beautiful and unique.
The music for Moving Image was composed by Andy Sheppard and Steve Lodder for television, and grows out of their established musical partnership as Small Co-Motion. The music for “The Peter Sellers Story”, first shown in 1995, underpins a fascinating series that uses unique footage from the revered actor and comedian’s home movies, as well as film ...
Explore the albums of British saxophonist Andy Sheppard, who has collaborated with ECM, Provocateur and other labels. Listen to samples, watch videos and read reviews of his jazz, world and ambient music.
Brilliant BBC documentary on UK saxophonist Andy Sheppard and how he began his incredible career - from humble beginnings busking on the streets of Paris to becoming one of the worlds...
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Watch videos of Andy Sheppard, a British jazz saxophonist and composer, performing live and in interviews. Explore his music, influences and collaborations with other artists.
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Oct 21, 2023 · Learn about Andy Sheppard, one of Britain's foremost saxophonists and composers, who has worked with jazz legends and diverse musical collaborations. Explore his albums, awards, influences and projects on All About Jazz.
