Jazz
Andy Sheppard - Producer, Sax (Tenor), Sax (Soprano)
Chris Laurence - Double Bass
John Parricelli - Guitar
Paul Clarvis - Tabla, Percussion
Sharda Sahai - Tabla
Steve Lodder - Keyboards
Andy Earl Photography
Colin Towns Producer
Steve Price Engineer
Tom Jenkins Assistant Engineer
ALBUM DISCONTINUED - available to purchase from download stores only
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.
Features special guest Sharda Sahai on tabla and a new sextet especially formed for the album featuring John Parricelli, Steve Lodder, Paul Clarvis & Chris Laurence.
Andy Sheppard
Active Decades: '80s, '90 and '00s
Born: Jan 20, 1957 in Warminster, Wilshire, England
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Post-Bop; Crossover Jazz
One of the more intriguing and versatile British musicians, Andy Sheppard has on occasion made a big impression in the United States. He did not start playing music until he was 19 and planning to go to art college; a listen to John Coltrane's recordings changed the direction of his life. Within three weeks Sheppard was playing in public, but quite a few years of scuffling followed as he learned his craft and developed his own sound. In 1986, Andy Sheppard won a jazz competition and was signed to the Antilles label which served as his breakthrough. Among his activities since then has been work with Gil Evans in France (1987), George Russell, and Carla Bley. Although he has led his own group, Sheppard's highest profile thus far has been his involvement in a trio recording (Songs With Legs) with Carla Bley and Steve Swallow.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
