Home » Jazz Musicians » Andy McCloud

Andy McCloud

Sign in / sign up and request update access to the Andy McCloud page.


Tags

108
Album Review

Andy McCloud's Gentlemen of Jazz: Blues For Bighead

Read "Blues For Bighead" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Bassist Andy McCloud convenes the Gentlemen of Jazz--his working band--to produce a satisfying set of straight-ahead improvised music. Around jazz since the New York loft scene, McCloud worked with likes of Elvin Jones in the late ‘70s, Clifford Jordan in the early ‘80s, and Hilton Ruiz through the ‘90s. Blues for Bighead represents McCloud’s first disc as a leader. The all-original program of blues and blues-oriented pieces provides some engaging twists: for one, the presence of Steve Nelson on vibes ...

Read more articles

Photos

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Blues For Bighead

Mapleshade Recordings
2001

buy

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.