Jazz Articles about Andrew Cheshire

Andrew Cheshire: Relax, Keep the Tension Please

by Derek Taylor
September 1, 2000

For better or worse the CIMP imprint is burdened with great deal of baggage stemming from their stubborn adherence to certain self-imposed philosophical and methodological parameters. In addition to the controversial recording techniques they employ on their sessions the label also has a reputation for myopically centering on the freer strains of creative improvised music. An examination of the wealth of material in their catalog lends some credence to this argument, but also visible are notable exceptions of which this ...

Andrew Cheshire: Magic

by Derek Taylor
June 1, 2000

Of all jazz genres free jazz is arguably the most misunderstood. Ask your average throng of Wynton Marsalis disciples to describe its attributes and adjectives such as “loud”, “dissonant”, “abrasive,” “self-indulgent” are likely to spring from their lips in reply. Though many free improvisers incorporate elements in their music that could be described with these kinds of appellations there are others that come at the approach from a completely different direction. Andrew Cheshire is one such cat. His sound on ...

Andrew Cheshire: Water Street Revival

by C. Michael Bailey
April 1, 2000

The All-Music Guide rates Andrew Cheshire's Water Street Revival as a “Best of Artist". Released in 1998, this collection is culled from four different sessions recorded between 1990 and 1991. Cheshire surrounds himself with a stable of talented musicians, performing in a quintet with vibes, and a trio. In the quintet setting, Cheshire plays with a controlled grace, relying more on his exceptional compositional skills rather than his chops. The title cut and “Search for Truth" are intelligently convoluted and ...

Andrew Cheshire: Water Street Revival

by Jim Santella
August 1, 1999

Mainstream jazz guitar has a universal appeal because of its natural timbre and the graceful articulation that can be achieved through practiced dexterity. Andrew Cheshire incorporates those elements plus a melodic sense that lends itself to smoother ballads ripe for a wider radio market. Recorded in 1990-92 with three different units, Water Street Revival draws together the various roots that make up the guitarist's unique sound. This is Cheshire's third album as a leader; a fourth, Relax, Keep The Tension, ...

Andrew Cheshire: Water Street Revival

by AAJ Staff
March 1, 1999

Water Street was a warehouse district in Brooklyn, its ancient blocks standing grimly as a city grows around them. Andrew Cheshire was not grim; on the cover he leans on his guitar, looking hopeful. He had reason to: contained here are three sessions from early 'Nineties, showing skill, muscle and thought, as he shows his stuff with a variety of groups. Several of these players are now famous; it would not surprise me if Andrew became the next.

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Andrew Cheshire: Another View

by Jim Santella
March 1, 1999

Andrew Cheshire’s quintet captures the essence of straight-ahead jazz as only the best have done these past few decades. His compositions feature the familiar sounds we remember; however, they’re updated by his stellar electric guitar labors. The complete liner notes for Another View and a biographical sketch may be found at http://www.voicenet.com/~joule/abio.html .

The guitarist relies on a vocal-like articulation that appears to have roots in the blues. Gentle slides, fluctuating harmonic sprays, and free-flowing phrases characterize much of his ...