Label: Self Released
Source: Joyful Noise
Toronto
based trumpeter Andrew McAnsh is busy performing with his
“Illustrations Project.” He is currently involved in several creative
groups and initiatives, as well as a composition society.
At
Humber College, Andrew studied trumpet performance and music
production, and played in the top studio ensembles under the direction
of Pat Labarbera, Hilario Duran, Kirk MacDonald, and Denny Christianson.
He has collaborated with Jack Dejohnette, Chris Potter, Joe Lovano,
Dave Holland, Terence Blanchard, and the New York Voices to name a few.
Andrew has gone international, taking advantage of the rare opportunity
to perform in Japan in the Global Jazz Orchestra, alongside the great
trumpeter Bobby Shew.
After
graduating, Andrew played in a jazz quartet aboard the Celebrity Cruise
Lines for six months, has released two albums as band leader and worked
on several other albums as producer. He is currently composing for the
CBC.
Andrew
takes a flexible teaching approach, focused on the student’s musical
interest. He is proficient in jazz, classical, salsa, mariachi, pop,
and funk.
Music and Zen have always been intertwined in the artistic vision of trumpeter/composer Andrew McAnsh. Currently, Andrew is
working on releasing
his debut studio album ‘Illustrations’ on June 29th 2016. “Do not
listen to the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice inside
yourself. Your body and mind will become clear and you will realize the
unity of all things” – Zen Master Dogen
1. Utopia pt 1 03:00
2. Utopia pt 2 05:49
3. Illustrations pt 1 01:28
4. Illustrations pt 2 06:36
5. Confabulation 04:46
6. Seven Seconds 07:48
7. 4 for 5 08:35
8. Nara pt 1 02:03
9. Nara pt 2 07:42
10.Osaka 08:36
2. Utopia pt 2 05:49
3. Illustrations pt 1 01:28
4. Illustrations pt 2 06:36
5. Confabulation 04:46
6. Seven Seconds 07:48
7. 4 for 5 08:35
8. Nara pt 1 02:03
9. Nara pt 2 07:42
10.Osaka 08:36
Andrew McAnsh – Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Jeff Larochelle – Tenor Saxophone
P.J. Andersson – Trombone
Mjaa Danielson – Voice (1,2,3,4)
Mara Nesrallah – Voice (5,8,9)
Geoff Young – Guitar (1,2,3,4,10)
Wes Allen – Bass (1,2,3,4,10)
Soren Nissen – Bass (5,6,7,8,9)
Ian Wright – Drums
Jeff Larochelle – Tenor Saxophone
P.J. Andersson – Trombone
Mjaa Danielson – Voice (1,2,3,4)
Mara Nesrallah – Voice (5,8,9)
Geoff Young – Guitar (1,2,3,4,10)
Wes Allen – Bass (1,2,3,4,10)
Soren Nissen – Bass (5,6,7,8,9)
Ian Wright – Drums
