Andy Milne

Andy Milne & Dapp Theory – The Seasons of Being (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 51:37 minutes | 946 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Sunnyside

An oft-repeated piece of musical lore states that the great composer/arranger Duke Ellington wrote music specifically for the individuals in his orchestra. His knowledge of their musical lineage, strengths and weaknesses allowed him to customize parts for each voice. Pianist and composer Andy Milne takes this principle a step further on his new recording, The Seasons of Being. Applying the principles of homeopathic diagnosis, Milne generates an optimized environment for improvisation for his long running Dapp Theory ensemble and a host of special guests.
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Andy Milne – Where Is Pannonica? (2009)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 51:46 minutes | 789 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Songlines

A piano duo project like no other, Where Is Pannonica? brings together two longtime friends, Andy Milne and Benoît Delbecq, for a three-week composing and recording residency at the Banff Centre in the Rockies, where they originally met in 1990. On this 2009 release these two master performers, each with his own fully evolved style, discover and nurture an almost magical affinity. Beyond a virtuosic exploration of extended pianistics and a cogent, highly entertaining presentation of improvisational intelligence, Where Is Pannonica? is a step outside the box, opening onto barely explored conceptual and sonic realms of audio art.

“… seals the longstanding, twinlike affinity between pianists Milne and Delbecq … this pairing is a match made in organic heaven …” – All About Jazz
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Andy Milne – The reMISSION (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 52:09 minutes | 396 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Sunnyside

Esteemed pianist, bandleader and educator Andy Milne is excited to announce the release of his new album, The reMISSION, out April 10 on Sunnyside Records with his new trio Unison. Marking Milne’s first foray into piano trio performance, the album is a stunning shift in direction in the artist’s illustrious career. In late 2017, a life-changing cancer diagnosis forced Milne into a period of reflection over his fruitful career, a reevaluation of his direction as an artist, and finally, remission. Added to the mix was an unexpected offer (which he accepted), for a full-time professorship from The University of Michigan. After conquering his diagnosis, Milne seized the opportunity to tackle a musical venture that he has always found exciting, and at times daunting: the powerful intimacy of the piano trio format. Juno award winner Milne brings a bold, imaginative sound to this pared down context, presenting fresh, original material written for this hallmark collaboration between himself, drummer Clarence Penn and bassist John Hébert. Andy will be touring this project throughout the United States and Canada upon release; see below for full details.
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