About Me
The Hutchinson Andrew Trio is a unique voice on the Canadian Jazz Scene. Over the past 5 years this acoustic piano based trio has been bringing their own Western Canadian flair to the Canadian jazz landscape. They are honoured to be joined on their sophomore album ‘Music Box’ (Chronograph Records) by Canadian Jazz legend Ralph Bowen on Tenor saxophone. Music Box was released in January 2008. The album is already climbing the jazz charts across Canada.
On their own, the trio’s music can be categorized as contemporary acoustic jazz. They mix elements such as contemporary swing, latin, and acoustic groove to help form their own distinct sound. Kodi and Chris list artists such as Brad Mehldau, David Kikoski, Robert Glasper, and Kenny Werner as some of their influences.
Ralph Bowen has helped to bring a sophisticated sound for their second album. Known for his work with Horace Silver, Blue Note’s OTB, and 1994 Juno award winners ‘Free Trade’, Bowen brings a new dimension to the trio’s sound. Ralph appears on nearly half of the album. He adds a new layer to the group’s original compositions. His virtuosity and intensity have raised the bar from the trio’s first release, which was well received by both jazz fans and critics alike.
Released in January of 2005, their debut album Lost but not forgotten, reached CKUA radio’s top 10 for over a month and reached 3 on Calgary’s CJSW radio for over three months. In addition, CBC Radio put the album on their regular rotation as well as recording them live for air at the 2006 inaugural Canmore International Jazz Festival. The composition, 3 Corners of Emotion, was also featured in the Decidedly Jazz Danceworks production, Bulla!, which toured Canada over the summer of 2005. The album garnered a 2006 Western Canadian Music Award nomination in the Outstanding Jazz Recording category. More recently, the trio competed for the Galaxie Rising Star Award and GM Grand Prix Award on the mainstage at the 2007 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
The Hutchinson Andrew Trio has become a regular fixture on the Western Canadian jazz scene. They have performed to enthusiastic crowds at the events such as the Montreal, Medicine Hat, Calgary, Canmore and Yardbird Jazz Festivals, as well as headlining for the C-Jazz Festival. The trio plays regularly throughout the year with engagements at the Beat Niq Jazz and Social Club in Calgary, and the Four Rooms in Edmonton.
Kodi Hutchinson - Double Bass
Double Bassist Kodi Hutchinson has been active on the Western Canadian jazz scene since 1992. Throughout his career, Kodi has established himself as one of the top call bassists in Alberta. He has worked with artists such as P.J. Perry, Laura Crema, Dave Restivo, Owen Howard, Hugh Fraser, Paul Tobey, Ingrid Jensen, Ross Taggart, Mike Murley, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. Kodi currently resides in Calgary, AB, where he is an instructor at the University of Calgary’s Summer Jazz Program. Kodi talents are in wide demand whether in the studio or on stage. His range of musical tastes has allowed him to tour and record with such artists as Terrain, Clanterra, Karl Roth and Sillan & Young.
Chris Andrew - Piano
Since graduating from Grant MacEwan College in 1990, Chris has become a key player in the Alberta music scene. His musical diversity can be seen through his numerous performances over the years in genres such as jazz, funk, pop, latin, and musical theatre. He has studied in Cuba and has toured across Canada countless times in a number of bands with various musical styles.
Although well known as a jazz educator in Alberta, Chris is best known for his ability to play. In the jazz vein, Chris’ resume lists a veritable who’s who of jazz. Chris has performed with Joshua Redman, Sonny fortune, Bud Shank, Pete Christlieb, Joe LaBarbera, P.J. Perry, Kirk MacDonald, Paquito D’Rivera, Brad Turner, and Steve Wallace, just to name some highlights. Locally, Chris has performed or recorded with numerous well-known groups including The Jump Orchestra, Maracujah, Bomba, Kelly Allana, Tim Tamashiro, The Swinging Bovines, The Edmonton Symphony, Phatty, and The Devoties. Chris has recently been honoured with the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award for his virtuosic talent.
Sandro Dominelli - Drums
Sandro Dominelli is Alberta's top call jazz drummer, maintaining a busy performing, recording and teaching career. Sandro is also a well-known name on the Canadian music scene and has been profiled in Drums Etc. magazine as "one to watch in the music industry.†A 2004 Juno Nomination with his own recording “Meet Me In The Alley†shows that people are recognizing this up-and-coming drummer. Sandro has shared the stage with New Yorkers Joe Lovano, Sonny Fortune, Kenny Werner, Tim Hagans, Roswell Rudd, Steve Slagle, Mark Murphy, and Ben Monder. He has also worked with other Americans like Julian Priestner and Rob Schepps. Sandro has also performed with many of the greats of the Canadian jazz scene such as Mike Murley, Rob McConnell, Guido Basso, Dave Restivo, Kirk MacDonald, Phil Dwyer, Hugh Fraser, Ian McDougall, Cambell Ryga, Chris Tarry of Metalwood and Doug Riley. It goes without saying that he has also played with everyone who is anyone on the Alberta jazz scene.
