059 - In Conversation with Andrew McKinney - Projecting The Groove

Published: April 20, 2017, 4 a.m.

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In today\\u2019s podcast Andrew McKinney lends an insight into every bassman\\u2019s dream gig.

Aside from leading the bass department at BIMM London, Andrew McKinney is bassist with the James Taylor Quartet, whose high-energy blend of groove jazz has earned them legions of fans right across the globe. What\\u2019s more, the bass parts are almost always jaw-droppingly amazing \\u2013 and Andrew is the first to admit how lucky he is to be in a band that allows the bass such space to move. \\u201cI was described once as a \\u2018magical, musical, midfield general\\u2019, which I take as a compliment!\\u201d He also continues his freelance work, regularly depping on shows in London\\u2019s West End.

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