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ANDY MIDDLETON ~ REINVENTING THE WORLD INTUITION 33102 (Barcode: 750447331020) ~ USA ~ Jazz Recorded: 2001 Released: 2003 This is the fourth album as a leader by American (resident in Vienna) saxophonist / composer Andy MiddletonFind albums by this artist recorded with a superb team of musicians including Canadian saxophonist Sheila CooperFind albums by this artist, British (of Canadian origin) trumpet Maestro Kenny WheelerFind albums by this artist, German trombonist Nils WogramFind albums by this artist, Canadian clarinetist Darcy HepnerFind albums by this artist, American pianist Henry HeyFind albums by this artist and bassist John HebertFind albums by this artist and Canadian drummer Owen HowardFind albums by this artist. The album presents nine original compositions, all composed by Middleton and a short bass intro to one of the tunes composed by Hebert. The music is all modern mainstream Jazz, based on the superb compositions by Middleton, which serve as ideal vehicles for the excellent performances by the instrumentalists. The compositions are interesting and coherent, and are all splendidly arranged for the large ensemble, which allows individual members to solo extensively and produce a harmonious ensemble sound all around. For Wheeler´s followers, this album offers plenty hair-raising examples of his genius and is therefore a highly recommended addition to every serious British Jazz connoisseur´s collection. On a personal note; I met Andy in person a few years ago and we have had opportunity to meet regularly since during an annual event, which in time developed into a friendship. It took me a while to get hold of this album, which is not an easy task, but apparently not an impossible one – so get hold of a copy as long as it is possible!

Updated: 03/02/2025Posted: 27/09/2020

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