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Andy Atwill

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Bio: "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 mor... See Full Bio

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“It would be wrong to assume from that comment that ‘3 Sides’ is anything less than incredibly accomplished. Reviews, both local and in renowned international jazz titles, have been effusive in praise of his CD. In Jazz Inside magazine Ron Hoffman described it as a masterwork, and a ‘generous gift that Atwill delivers to listeners’. Writing for JazzTimes, Mark Robinson said, ‘There are far too many high points and excellent performances to mention in this review and in any case words cannot ever convey the message of music. I made this my "CD of the Week" on my UK Jazz Radio show and I have no doubt it will be my "CD of 2010".”

— Richard Thorne, New Zealand Musician

“Nominated for the 2010 Jazz Album of the Year at the NZ Music Awards, Bassist (electric and acoustic), composer and arranger Atwill pulls together the cream of New Zealand jazz players for this calling card of diversity recorded in London,Sydney, the States, Germany and New Zealand over the past five years. From the self-explanatory titles on Bass Bop and Take The MonkTrane, vibrant Latin-inflected tunes, the ethereal ECM sound of Patchwork Quilt (Heath in Garbarek mode), post-Weather Report manoeuvres (Wears the Melody, How Can I Forget You) and other across-the-spectrum styles, this one keeps you guessing, constantly impressed and -- if it comes as a little less than coherent for all that -- you have to acknowledge the excellent playing by all. Atwill sometimes lets his inner Jaco show too, and at such times -- and for the consistency of his compositions -- you can see why he would have little trouble getting the other players to join him in this project.”

— Graham Reid, "Elsewhere"

“It is almost certainly the most complex production of any NZ CD of recent times utilizing the talents of some twenty six guest musicians as well as bassist Atwill. And it has to be noted that these 26 guest musicians are some of the best in the world, and from several different countries around the world, performing at this time. The sixteen tracks on the cd (fourteen penned by Atwill with the remaining two penned by Atwill and saxophonist Greg Heath) certainly do cover many styles of jazz without ever becoming repetitive. On the contrary, the depth of artistic ideas and execution of those ideas shows why the tag of "genius" is applied to Atwill by his peers. The depth and variety of the material combined with the stunning musicianship means that the CD flows from one idea to the next effortlessly. Atwill's bass playing on both acoustic and electric variations shows him to be one of the premier bassists in the world. I have no doubt it will be my "CD of 2010".”

— Mark Robinson, Jazz Times

“Arranger, composer and performer Andy Atwill has a considerable biography and earns the ‘genius’ tag from many who work with him. He has studied under and played with some of the greats in music. It is no surprise then that this talented composer should produce an album as big, bold and diverse as this. The compositions are exciting and varied, drawing on Latin, bebop, big band, fusion, ballads, and free jazz. ‘3 Sides of the Same Coin’ was a project five years in the making, and the album contains not only a broad range of music but also features an abundance of wonderful performances from the many artists taking part, musicians and vocalists. Too many to mention for a review of this size and an album of such proportions. Andy Atwill’s own wonderful bass too, along with and his exceptional arrangements, makes this an impressive album and one that is well worth exploring.”

— By Michael Flynn, NZ Musician

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