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TimeOut London has this to say about the gig:

“London-based US jazz and classical trumpeter Canniere leads his hugely talented post-bop fusion band through propulsive originals from new album ‘Forward Space’. Packed with heavy modern grooves and artful melodies, it’s the perfect vehicle for the trumpeter’s engaging angular solos. Talented pianist Ivo Neame and Metheny-ish guitarist Hannes Riepler also feature in this exciting new band. ” (visit Time Out link)

The band consisting of Ivo Neame, Hannes Riepler, Ryan Trebilcock and Jon Scott will be performing two sets featuring music from the new album.

FULL LISTING DETAILS
Andre Canniere Group
Forward Space Album Launch
31st January
The Vortex
11 Gillett Square
London N16 8AZ
020 7254 4097
£8
Tickets Available Here
Doors 8:00pm

From The Guardian (Five Stars):

Andre Canniere is a versatile young New York trumpeter, jazz/classical crossover composer and film-score writer who moved to London in 2008. This is his first UK recording, with local musicians. Listeners to the music of Tim Berne, or Steves Coleman, Lehman or even Reich will recognise the method in these repeating motifs and accumulating rhythm patterns – but Canniere also has a rocker’s enthusiasm for fierce backbeats, distorted guitars and bendy synths. Structure wins out over fluidity early on, however, and five pieces have to pass before the standout Lost in Translation, which mixes folksy sensuality with a beautifully balanced combination of post-Miles trumpet and close-shadowing keyboards. Miles Davis playing Time After Time is also echoed in the lyrical tenderness of Song for J, against Hannes Riepler’s soft guitar vamp. Forward Space is a promising blend of punchy Latin-funk, fusion guitar effects, loop-pattern pieces, sighing horn-led melodies – and clever writing, which establishes an exhilarating collective strength. (John Fordham – The Guardian)

Also just in from All About Jazz:

Although the United States may still lay claim to be the home of jazz and its largest commercial market, there are still plenty of musicians from that country who choose to leave for pastures new. Trumpeter Andre Canniere is one such: a young player and composer from the US who is now based in London. As with so many of his fellow emigré players, he’s a talented musician with some original compositional ideas, andForward Space demonstrates that the USA’s loss is the UK’s gain.

Canniere studied at the Eastman School of Music, worked with players such as Maria Schneider and Donny McCaslin and released his debut album, As Of Yet (Omatic Records, 2006), before moving to the UK in 2008. From the opening funk-meets-rock groove of “Crunch” to the trance-like repetitions of “Forward Space,” the bombastic drive of “Cure” and the spacious, considered beauty of “September Piece”—which has something of the Nordic sound about it—Canniere demonstrates an ability to mix and match influences from different genres to create an original concoction all his own. This is accessible music, with some ready hooks and some engaging melodies, but this accessibility is never the result of over-familiar themes or banal, simplistic writing.

The tough, effervescent, rhythms on Forward Space burst out of the speakers. Bassist Ryan Trebilcock is the key player here, working in tandem with either Jon Scott or Chris Vatalaro on drums. Both combinations give Canniere and Hannes Riepler the security of a solid heartbeat over which the trumpeter and guitarist can weave their inventive lead lines. Riepler and keyboardist George Fogel are equally adept at lead and rhythm roles; Fogel’s electric keyboards work particularly well in establishing the mood of a piece. Canniere plays trumpet across most of the tunes, but also proves to be something of a multi-instrumentalist, playing everything on the gently flowing “Song For J,” dedicated to his son Jonas.

Canniere takes his inspirations from world politics and economics as well as from his own family, rendering Forward Space never predictable, but always played from the heart. (Bruce Lindsay, All About Jazz)

Here’s some of the press it has received so far…

“It says much of London’s Jazz scene that players like US ex-pat Andre Canniere are choosing to make the Capital their home. On his UK debut the trumpeter, who earned his chops amid New York’s famed Downtown scene, employs intuitive improvisational skills and a compositional depth that’s become characteristic of the many varied bands and musicians responsible for UK Jazz’s international recognition.”
Mercury Prize

“Insanely Infectious…An intelligent and stimulating amalgam of jazz and rock elements. For all their jazz sophistication Canniere’s tunes often have a song like structure and flair for melody”
The Jazz Mann

“An impressive debut from a technically assured, highly individual soloist and a gifted composer.”
London Jazz

“The music on Forward Space presents a powerful argument for directness and visceral experience in jazz”
Music OMH

“The trumpet/guitar timbral contrast is used most effectively, and the writing is rich, making this very much a group session rather than leaving lots of room for conventional soloing against a holding rhythm section”
Jazz Breakfast

“London-based US jazz and classical trumpeter Canniere leads his hugely talented post-bop fusion band through propulsive originals from new album ‘Forward Space’. Packed with heavy modern grooves and artful melodies, it’s the perfect vehicle for the trumpeter’s engaging angular solos. Talented pianist Ivo Neame and Metheny-ish guitarist Hannes Riepler also feature in this exciting new band.”
Time Out London

If you’re in the London area we will be holding the album launch at The Vortex next Tuesday, 31st January. RSVP here. Following that will be a short UK tour to promote the album. Dates as follows:

31st January: Album Launch at The Vortex, London
1st Feb: Ray’s Jazz, London
15th March: The Spin, Oxford
27th March: Parrjazz, Liverpool
28th March: The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool
Further dates tbc

“It says much of London’s Jazz scene that players like US ex-pat Andre Canniere are choosing to make the Capital their home. On his UK debut the trumpeter, who earned his chops amid New York’s famed Downtown scene, employs intuitive improvisational skills and a compositional depth that’s become characteristic of the many varied bands and musicians responsible for UK Jazz’s international recognition.”

If you want to wet your appetite first, we’re offering an exclusive FREE (!!) download from the album here (downloads automatically).

In addition, we have a few dates set up for the first part of the year to promote the release (more details can be found on the events page).

Dates:
9th January: Free Single Download: ‘Cure’
23rd January: New album ‘Forward Space’ released through Whirlwind Records
31st January: Album Launch at The Vortex, London
1st Feb: Ray’s Jazz, London
15th March: The Spin, Oxford
27th March: Parrjazz, Liverpool
28th March: The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool

ANDRE CANNIERE GROUP – ALBUM PRE-LAUNCH SHOWCASE
8TH NOVEMBER 2011 at THE FORGE
Get Tickets Here
Press Release

I am excited to be showcasing material from my upcoming album Forward Space at The Forge on 8th November. The Andre Canniere Group features a collection of rising stars who pepper acclaimed bands like Phronesis and MOBO award winning Kairos 4tet; Ivo Neame on piano, Hannes Riepler on guitar, Ryan Trebilcock on bass and Jon Scott on drums.

Forward Space will be out on 23rd January 2012 on Whirlwind Recordings. There will be a limited number of advance copies of the album available at the performance.

Full lisiting details:
Andre Canniere Group
Album Pre-launch Showcase
8th November
The Forge
3 Delancey Street
London NW1 7NL
020 7 383 7808
£10/£8
Tickets Available Here
Doors 7:30pm