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Guitarist and composer André Bush draws inspiration from a wide range of influences in his music. He combines the lyrical and creative approach of modern jazz heroes such as Wayne Shorter, Keith Jarrett and Pat Metheny with the high-energy grooves and complex sonic structures of innovate guitarists such as John McLaughlin, Scott Henderson and Nguyen Lé. In addition to a thorough grounding in the jazz tradition, his extensive experience in the world of rock and pop give him a unique musical outlook. André’s playing seamlessly reconciles these disparate worlds and establishes his conception as a natural and logical extension of the jazz guitar tradition.

André’s new album, Start From Silence, pairs André with master pianist Art Lande and an all-star band performing his complex yet accessible compositions. Challenging rhythms, beautiful harmony, poignant lyricism, and brilliant improvisation combine to create a cohesive and unique album.

Start From Silence follows up Invisible City (Quicksilver/Increase,) an album that featured jazz icons Dave Liebman and Steve Smith. Invisible City emerged as one of the most critically acclaimed releases of 2000, named “CD of the Year” by the Jazz Review, and was added to hundreds of jazz radio stations nationwide, appearing on both CMJ and Gavin jazz charts.

André recently authored Modern Jazz Guitar Styles (Mel Bay Publications.) A unique book and CD package, Modern Jazz Guitar Styles provides the serious student or professional seeking to broaden his palette with a comprehensive overview of the current state of jazz guitar. Throughout, the book places recent innovations within the context of the jazz guitar tradition, and includes study material designed to help you develop a creative and individual approach to both standards and original material.

André has performed or recorded with Dave Liebman, Steve Smith, Paul McCandless, Art Lande, Kenny Werner, James Genus, Charlie Haden, Tootie Heath, George Cables, Buster Williams, Carl Allen, Andy Narell, Darol Anger, Matt Rollings, Liz Story, Will Ackerman, Paul Hanson, Jack Perla and many others. André has maintained a longtime musical partnership with Jenna Mammina, serving as her guitarist musical director for several albums and tours. He has appeared at the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice tour and in clubs and theaters around the country. As a session guitarist, André has appeared with various bands at the Lilith Fair, on VH1 and MTV and Alice Radio nationwide, contributed to many recording projects, and toured with a wide variety of international artists.

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Album Review

Andre Bush: Start from Silence

Read "Start from Silence" reviewed by John Kelman


In his biography, guitarist Andr' Bush cites creative composers/players including Wayne Shorter, Keith Jarrett and, most notably, Pat Metheny as seminal influences. And, to be sure, Bush's disposition towards longer-form composition clearly puts him in the same general space as Metheny and Shorter, with his latest release, Start from Silence , being filled with pieces of detailed complexion that are evocative, strongly visual and somewhat deceptive. Like Metheny, Bush's penchant for the lyrical, for melodies that stay firmly in mind, ...

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Andre' Bush: Invisible City

Read "Invisible City" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Guitarist Andre’ Bush, a resident of San Francisco’s Bay Area which in itself is a melting pot for artistic creativity, follows up his acclaimed 1996 outing “Darwin’s Waiting Room” with 1998’s “Invisible City”. Here, Bush gets fine support from super drummer Steve Smith and the legendary post-Trane Saxophonist Dave Liebman. Pianist Jack Perla (Winner of the 1997 BMI/Thelonius Monk Composers Award) also shows his skillful wares throughout this project while the entire cast is in top form including Paul Hanson’s ...

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Andre Bush Tribute to Jeff Beck at Yoshi's July 11

Andre Bush Tribute to Jeff Beck at Yoshi's July 11

Source: All About Jazz

ANDRE BUSH PRESENTS “A TRIBUTE TO JEFF BECK" AT YOSHI'S JAZZ CLUB ON TUESDAY, JULY 11

PERFORMANCE MARKS YOSHI'S HEADLINING DEBUT FOR FRESNO/BAY AREA GUITARIST

ANDRE BUSH SALUTES ROCK GUITAR LEGEND JEFF BECK WITH NEW MUSIC BASED ON SEMINAL 1970's FUSION ALBUMS

Event Details: Andre Bush “A Tribute to Jeff Beck" Tuesday, July 11 8:00pm Show $14, 10:00pm Show $10 Yoshi's Jazz Club 510 Embarcadero West ...

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Grammy Award Nomination for Guitarist Andre Bush

Grammy Award Nomination for Guitarist Andre Bush

Source: All About Jazz

“Blueprint Of A Lady" Nnenna Freelon Album Featuring Andre Bush Earns Grammy Nomination Recording Showcases Fresno/Bay Area Guitarist Andre Bush In Duo Collaboration Concord Records Album Nominated For 2005 Best Jazz Vocal Album For musicians who get the call, it's a life-changing moment. Guitarist Andre Bush had just woken up in his Fresno home December 8th when Nick Phillips, a producer at Concord Records, called to inform Andr that the album featuring his performance with jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon was ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Start from Silence

Odd Culture Productions
2005

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Invisible City

Odd Culture Productions
1999

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