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Andy Sheppard

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The man who has emerged as one of Britain's foremost tenor and soprano saxophonists was introduced to the music of John Coltrane at the age of 19 and immediately went out and bought his own saxophone. Three weeks later, he was playing with the Bristol based quartet Sphere, which gathered an impressive reputation through the late 70s, recording several albums, winning the occasional award and playing an astonishing number of live dates throughout Britain and Europe. These years established Sheppard as a saxophonist to watch, but instead of the obvious move to London he based himself in Paris, working with French bands Lumière and Urban Sax.

Returning to the UK in the mid-80s, Sheppard signed to Island's Antilles label and released his self-titled debut album in 1987

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Survivor

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Label: Music Corner Records
Released: 2025
Duration: 4:32

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From Bach to Ellington - Live

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Melancholia; Psalm; African Flower; Where It Springs Into Being; Reflections in D; Warm Valley.

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Endless Mystery

Label: Music Corner Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: 1. Relations 2. Inner Voice 3. Survivor 4.Endless Mystery 5. Kinetyka 6. Przeniesienie 7. Zapach 8. Lost Hope 9. Good News

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Article: Album Review

Florian Arbenz: Convergence: Moon

Read "Moon" reviewed by Neil Duggan


For over 30 years drummer Florian Arbenz has taken his drumming style into new genres. His Conversation series produced 12 albums with 12 different ensembles and as part of the VEIN trio, he recorded eight albums, collaborating with Dave Liebman, Marc Johnson and Andy Sheppard. Classically trained, he has also worked as a percussionist in numerous ...

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Article: Album Review

Michael Arbenz meets Andy Sheppard: From Bach to Ellington - Live

Read "From Bach to Ellington - Live" reviewed by Neil Duggan


Recorded live at the Bird's Eye Jazz Club, Basel, Switzerland, in 2024, From Bach to Ellington--Live, has Swiss pianist Michael Arbenz and British saxophonist Andy Sheppard reinterpreting four of Duke Ellington's classics, together with two original pieces from Arbenz inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arbenz came to All About Jazz's attention when, along with ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

The Music of Carla Bley: Late Carla, Part 4

Read "The Music of Carla Bley: Late Carla, Part 4" reviewed by Larry Slater


Carla Bley's career spanned 60 years and included big band, small group, and a few duet recordings with her long time partner Steve Swallow. The music ranged from raucous free jazz to meditative chamber music. Her distinctive music never had a large following, which was just fine with her. In 2018 Carla was diagnosed with brain ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

The Music of Carla Bley, part 2; Small and Large Ensemble Recordings

Read "The Music of Carla Bley, part 2; Small and Large Ensemble Recordings" reviewed by Larry Slater


The jazz world lost a true original free spirit in October of 2023 when t.he composer, arranger and pianist Carla Bley died at age 87. Carla led both big bands and smaller groups throughout the '70s, '80s and '90s, typically utilizing many of the same musicians, including the trombonist Gary Valente, saxophonists Andy Sheppard ...

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Florian Arbenz, Michael Arbenz, Ron Carter: The Alpine Session: Arbenz vs. Arbenz Meets Ron Carter

Read "The Alpine Session: Arbenz vs. Arbenz Meets Ron Carter" reviewed by Neil Duggan


1937 was a landmark year: the Golden Gate Bridge opened and Edward VIII abdicated the British throne. In jazz, Billie Holiday made her debut with Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie began his recording career. It was also the year Ron Carter, the most-recorded jazz bassist in history, was born. With over 2000 recording sessions to his ...

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Article: Album Review

Bley School: Where?

Read "Where?" reviewed by John Sharpe


Punningly recalling beloved British children's TV programme Play School, the name Bley School neatly encapsulates what is afoot on this album, representing an open-minded and irreverent fondness for tunes, especially those associated with the groundbreaking Canadian pianist Paul Bley. Responsible for this is the threesome of pianist Pat Thomas, bassist Dominic Lash and drummer Tony Orrell. ...


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