Biography
American jazz and classical trumpeter André Canniere is becoming one of the most prolific and original trumpeter-composers of his generation. After receiving his degree from The Eastman School of Music, André moved to New York where he spent five years building the profile of his own group and collaborating with artists such as Maria Schneider, Bjorkestra, Donny McCaslin and Darcy James Argue. He has appeared on stage at Carnegie Hall, Birdland, Symphony Space and The Jazz Gallery and has toured widely throughout the United States and Europe, including performances at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Hague Jazz Festival, Riverfront Jazz Festival, BimHuis in Amsterdam and the Rochester International Jazz Festival. His first solo recording was released in 2006 on Omatic Records and he has appeared on numerous recordings as a session musician. In 2008, he moved to London where his reputation has led him to work with artists including Lizzy Parks, Nostalgia 77, Ivo Neame, Dekata Project and Today Is Boring at venues such as Blackheath Concert Halls, Ronnie Scott’s, The Vortex, Pizza Express and The 606 Club.
Canniere is also a composer and has written works for jazz ensemble, studio orchestra and chamber groups. His music often crosses the traditional boundaries of genre and classification, infusing jazz and classical styles and drawing inspiration from folk, rock and pop music. André received his first commission in 2007 from the Astoria Music Society to arrange a work featuring the music of Cole Porter for symphony orchestra and solo soprano. Two of his compositions are featured on pianist Toby Koenigsberg's 2007 release, Sense (Origin Records). Recently he has been commissioned by St. Peter’s in New York City to compose a jazz mass scored for a 15 piece ensemble. This year brings a new recording of original music due for release in late 2010.
In addition to his work as a performer and composer, André enjoys an active career as a music educator. In the past, Canniere has served as a teaching assistant at the Eastman School of Music and as an instructor at the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts. Currently, André teaches at the Highgate School and Trinity College of Music in London. He also teaches privately, works as an adjudicator and presents master classes at schools and universities.
Recording Credits
DISCOGRAPHY - AS A LEADER
Andre Canniere As Of Yet 2006
DISCOGRAPHY - AS A SIDEMAN
Peter Conway Mother World 2009
Union Exchange Soul Basement 2009
Danny Valentine & the Meditations The Lion, the Fish and the Bear 2009
Andy Fleet The Night Falls Fast 2009
Fredo Viola The Turn 2009
Lizzy Parks Raise the Roof 2008
Industrial Jazz Group LEEF 2008
Toby Koenigsberg (as a composer) Sense 2006
Angela Ortiz All About You 2006
James Moorhead James Moorhead 2005
Mairead Live At The Living Room 2005
Ike Sturm Spirit 2004
Astoria Symphony Requiem 2004
FILM
4321 2010
The Living Wake 2007
Harlem's Blues 2006
Devil's Proxy 2004