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Andre Canniere

Andre Canniere is an acclaimed trumpet player, composer and educator currently based in London. Originally from the US, Canniere spent the first five years of his career in New York City where he worked with artists such as Maria Schneider and Darcy James Argue. Canniere has toured widely throughout the United States and Europe with performances at Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Birdland, the London Jazz Festival, The Hague Jazz Festival and the Rochester International Jazz Festival.

Since his arrival in the UK, Canniere’s profile has been steadily rising, both as a solo artist and a collaborator. As a solo artist he has released two critically acclaimed albums for the Whirlwind Recordings label. Canniere’s debut Forward Space received rave reviews from the press in 2012 including a five star Guardian review. Jazzwise Magazine hailed it as "one of the best recordings in a long time" and included it in their ‘Albums of the Year’ list. Coalescence, released in 2013, was also lauded by the press and firmly established Canniere as “one of the most compelling artists on the current London jazz scene” (The Scotsman).

In addition to his work as a bandleader and composer, Canniere maintains an active career as a sideman and session musician. He holds the trumpet chair in several London based bands including Henrik Jensen’s Followed By Thirteen, Dee Byrne’s Entropi and the Overground Collective and has collaborated with many of the UK’s most celebrated jazz musicians including Michael Janisch, Jasper Hoiby, Ivo Neame, Jim Hart, James Maddren and Alice Zawadzki. Canniere is equally at home outside the usual jazz circuit, having performed in bands on Britain’s Got Talent and with well-known acts such as Augustines and Stooshe.

Canniere is highly passionate about music education and has led workshops and masterclasses at universities and schools throughout the United States and Europe. He is currently Head of Jazz at the Highgate School and teaches jazz at Surbiton High School and the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London.

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Bach Stradivarius Model 37 (ML) Couesnon Flugelhorn


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Album Review

Andre Canniere: The Darkening Blue

Read "The Darkening Blue" reviewed by Roger Farbey


Five of the ten numbers here are songs with lyrics, four of which are translations of poems by Bohemian-Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke and one is written by Monique Canniere, whose words were inspired by American author Charles Bukowski's “Bluebird." The pastoral solo piano opening to “Autumn Day" belies the strong entrance by the whole sextet including Brigitte Beraha's vibrant vocals and Andre Canniere's strident trumpet, also heard again to good effect on the swinging “Going Blind" again ...

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Andre Canniere: Coalescence

Read "Andre Canniere: Coalescence" reviewed by Phil Barnes


Coalescence is the perfect title for this engrossing collection from Andre Canniere. The idea that our experiences and influences become absorbed into a larger whole works on many levels both personal and musical. Some would have us believe that true originality in these post-modern times comes only through the juxtaposition of the different elements and influences into new combinations and shapes. That is, of course, debatable and turns on the old 'nature or nurture' argument--the extent to which we have ...

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Andre Canniere Group: Forward Space

Read "Forward Space" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay


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, and Forward Space demonstrates that the USA's ...

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Andre Canniere: As of Yet

Read "As of Yet" reviewed by Jason Crane


Trumpeter André Canniere's debut is aural evidence that good things can descend from the Ivory Tower. Every one of the players on As of Yet is an Eastman School of Music grad (Canniere in 2003), but they transcend the typical stereotypes often associated with university-trained musicians, the most common being that they “think" the music, rather than “feel" it. As this album shows, much of what used to be considered academic music has now been assimilated by a new generation ...

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Performance / Tour

Andre Canniere Group at North London Tavern - 17th April 2011

Andre Canniere Group at North London Tavern - 17th April 2011

Source: Bridge Arts


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Andre Canniere Group + Josh Sinton's holus-Bolus at Douglass Street Music Collective, Feb 17th

Andre Canniere Group + Josh Sinton's holus-Bolus at Douglass Street Music Collective, Feb 17th

Source: Bridge Arts

London based trumpeter Andre Canniere returns to New York for a gig at Douglass Street Music Collective in Brooklyn with former NYC compatriots Josh Rutner, Sebastian Noelle, Dan Loomis and Jared Schonig. Sharing the bill will be Secret Society baritone saxophonist Josh Sinton who will play the first set with bassist Peter Bitenc. Douglass Street Music Collective 295 Douglass Street Brooklyn, NY 11217 295douglass.org Thurs Feb 17th 2011, 8pm Andre Canniere, trumpet ...

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Andre Canniere Group at The Oxford - November 1st

Andre Canniere Group at The Oxford - November 1st

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Andre Canniere Group at Charlie Wright's - 17th June 2010

Andre Canniere Group at Charlie Wright's - 17th June 2010

Source: Michael Ricci

Andre Canniere and his associates will be performing cutting-edge jazz at Charlie Wright's in London on June 17th 2010. The trumpeter will be joined by pianist George Fogel, guitarist Hannes Riepler, bassist Ryan Trebilcock and drummer Jon Scott.

About Andre Canniere

Trumpeter and composer Andre Canniere has worked with some of the worlds most well known and respected jazz musicians including Maria Schneider, Donny McCaslin, Kate McGarry, James Carney, Mike Holober, Wolter Wierbos, Ingrid Jensen, Ben Monder, Tim ...

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Andre Canniere Group at Charlie Wright's

Andre Canniere Group at Charlie Wright's

Source: Michael Ricci

The Andre Canniere Group has been creating a stir in the modern jazz scene since its formation in New York City in 2005. The group performs challenging yet accessible music full of evocative harmonic explorations and complex rhythms, complemented by thoughtful improvisation. Much of the music, all of which is composed by Canniere, is rooted in jazz, but also draws heavily upon other genres including pop, classical and folk music.

In 2008, Canniere relocated to London where he is now ...

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Andre Canniere Group @ Con Cellar Bar

Andre Canniere Group @ Con Cellar Bar

Source: All About Jazz


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Andre Canniere Group at Puppets Jazz Bar, Brooklyn - Sunday, November 8th

Andre Canniere Group at Puppets Jazz Bar, Brooklyn - Sunday, November 8th

Source: Michael Ricci

The Andre Canniere Group returns to New York...

Andre Canniere, trumpet Josh Rutner, saxophone Ryan Ferreira, guitar Dan Loomis, bass Jared Schonig, drums

Sunday, November 8th 2009 - 4.00 PM PUPPETS JAZZ BAR 481 5th Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn, NY 11215

Recommended by TimeOut London, The Andre Canniere Group has been creating a stir in the modern jazz scene since its formation in New ...

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Andre Canniere Group @ Con Cellar Bar on June 1st

Andre Canniere Group @ Con Cellar Bar on June 1st

Source: All About Jazz


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Andre Canniere Group at St. Peter's, NYC - April 16 2009

Andre Canniere Group at St. Peter's, NYC - April 16 2009

Source: All About Jazz


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Andre Canniere Group at Highgate on March 12

Andre Canniere Group at Highgate on March 12

Source: All About Jazz

On March 12th, The Andre Canniere Group will be giving a special performance as part of Highgate's Subscription Concert Series. The program will be celebrating the music of legendary jazz brass players and composers including Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Bob Brookmeyer and Dave Douglas. Details: Andre Canniere Group Highgate Subscription Concert Series Highgate School, North Road, Highgate, London, N6 4AY Thursday, 12 March 7.30 PM Personnel: Andre Canniere – trumpet, ...

The Scotsman ★★★★
“The American-born trumpeter has emerged as one of the most compelling artists on the current London jazz scene, and this follow-up to his acclaimed Forward Space more than justifies that claim. His rich and flexible tonal range and highly inventive improvisations are supported by a powerful quintet.”

The Guardian ★★★★★
“Exhilarating”

Jazzwise ★★★★
“One of the best debut recordings in a long time…a real gem”

All About Jazz ★★★★
“Coalescence is the perfect title for this engrossing collection from Andre Canniere..

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Primary Instrument

Trumpet

Location

London

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Credentials/Background

Highgate School (Head of Jazz), Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (Jazz Tutor)

Clinic/Workshop Information

Focus on improvisation and composition.

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

The Darkening Blue

Whirlwind Recordings
2016

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Andre Canniere:...

Whirlwind Recordings
2014

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Coalescence

Whirlwind Recordings
2013

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Coalescence

Whirlwind Recordings
2013

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Forward Space

Whirlwind Recordings
2012

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As of Yet

Omatic Records
2006

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