Andy Scott (saxophonist and composer)

Andy Scott
Background information
Born (1966-06-15) 15 June 1966 (age 58)
Bournemouth, England
GenresJazz, classical
Occupation(s)composer, saxophonist, educationalist
InstrumentSaxophone
Years activeMid-1980s–present
LabelsAstute Music Ltd
Nimbus Alliance, Decca/Argo, Black Box, BMG and Quartz
WebsiteAndy Scott

Andy Scott (born 15 June 1966 in Bournemouth)[1][2] is a British tenor saxophonist,[3] "equally at home in jazz and classical contexts",[4] and award-winning composer who has made "important and sometimes mould-breaking contributions to the repertoire".[5] He is currently Composer in Residence for Foden's Band.[6][7] He has played with the Halle Orchestra, has formed and played with several ensembles whose musical style is rooted in big band jazz, Latin and funk.[8][9]

  1. ^ John Robert Brown, "Andy Scott In Conversation", Clarinet and Saxophone magazine, June 2007, Volume: 32, Number 2, The Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Great Britain. Reproduced online by the author, retrieved 28 November 2015
  2. ^ Erin Royer, "A discussion into the careers of James Houlik and Andy Scott with regards to identifying the vital steps needed to establish a performance career as a specialist classical tenor saxophonist", Dissertation submitted for the degree of Bachelor of Music Honours 2011, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Edith Cowan University. Retrieved 2 December 2015
  3. ^ "Boys are back in Town for a feast of gigs", Western Daily Press (Bristol, England) - 1 March 2007, retrieved 1 December 2015 ($)
  4. ^ Robin Lynam, "Sax assault: four top jazz saxophonists play Hong Kong in a week", South China Morning Post, Saturday, 30 May 2015, retrieved 28 November 2015
  5. ^ "Case Study: The development and expansion of the repertoire base and practice of professional and amateur wind orchestras in the UK, Far East and North America through composition, performance, commercial recording and education", Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), on behalf of a steering group representing the UK Funding Bodies, Research Councils and the Wellcome Trust, commissioned by Digital Science, working in conjunction with the Policy Institute and Digital Humanities at King’s College London, 2014
  6. ^ "Foden’s Brass Band performs Patron’s Concert", Crewe Chronicle, 6 August 2013, retrieved 27 November 2015
  7. ^ "Andy Scott: Composer in Residence", Foden's Band web site, retrieved 26 November 2015
  8. ^ Chris Thomas, "4BR Interview - Andy Scott", 4barsrest.com, retrieved 28 November 2015
  9. ^ Christopher Thomas, "CD Review: A World Within - The Music of Andy Scott", 4barsrest.com, 5 January 2011, retrieved 29 November 2015