[ Ode Records / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 19 April 2010
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A fine new album from New Zealand composer, arranger and performer, Andy Atwill. Featuring guests Kim Paterson, Roger Manins, Chantelle Duncan, Tim Hopkins, Kevin Field, Ron Samson, Chris Winchcombe, Caitlin Smith and more.
"A landmark in composition, performance and arranging and a must for any jazz music collector."
- Russell Garcia
'3 Sides of the Same Coin' is the fine new album from New Zealand composer, arranger and performer, Andy Atwill.
Atwill is a bass player of considerable note, having appeared on more than 36 albums and jammed with some of the great names in music, such as Ray Charles, Dionne Warwick, Pat Metheny, Buddy Guy and Bo Diddley!
Some 5 years in the making, '3 Sides of the Same Coin' features exciting modern jazz, with a truly international flavour, having been recorded across 5 global locations: London, NZ, the USA, Germany and Australia.
A broad range of contemporary jazz musicians guest on the album, including Kim Paterson, Roger Manins, Chantelle Duncan, Tim Hopkins, Kevin Field, Ron Samson, Chris Winchcombe, Caitlin Smith and more.
The compositions are magical pieces of music covering Latin, Bebop, Fusion, Ballads, Big Band, Duet, Free Jazz, Odd Meter Jazz and a myriad of wonderful melodies and performances.
'3 Sides of the Same Coin' has been nominated for Jazz Album of the Year 2010 at the NZ Music Awards.