After years of dreaming about it and planning for it, Andrew Neu has decided to concentrate his talents inside this debut big band project. The result is a formidable production. This is a far call from his four earlier releases as a solo artist, where he recorded more contemporary jazz CDs.
Read More…I smiled from the first song through to the very last, as not only did it bring back great memories of when I used to play big band jazz, but because it is so incredibly immediate and evocative.
Read More…He's been working with LA studio musicians for so many years and he really wanted to gather them up and make a big band recording. "I feel that this is my most honest recording to date!" Neu exclaims on his liner notes, and you can feel it in this mix of eight originals and a scattering of covers…
Read MoreNo matter where The Big Band Side of Andrew Neu has been hiding, it's a real kick and genuine pleasure to have it in plain sight and within earshot, especially as Neu has at his side a number of the Los Angeles area's most accomplished sidemen and no less than seven superlative guest artists who lend this already charming debut album even greater allure.
Swirling horns and lavish etudes sparkle throughout the recording. From ballroom dances to moonlight strolls, Neu covers a wide girth of the big band palette.
Read MoreMusician and bandleader, Andrew Neu, has released a new album. “Catwalk,” promises to demonstrate the big band side of Neu, and it does that.
Read MoreTo the tenor saxophone Andrew Neu is an eclectic musician who has worked with the best names in pop and jazz, often on endless tours together with those who have a huge audience following.
Read MoreAndrew’s tenor & flute work in this big band setting will give you great big band fun, and a good feeling about life, to be sure…
Read MoreStudio 1 at East West Studios, Hollywood, was where Andrew Neu, musician/composer decided to record the Bonsera/Neu 17-piece Big Band for his newest CD, which consisted of 8 original compositions and 3 jazz standards.
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