15th January 2015: More reviews for Andy Milne & Dapp Theory – ‘Forward In All Directions’ from Jazz Thing, Westzeit, Jazz Podium and more…

Forward In All Directions is the new album from Andy Milne & Dapp Theory.
The title and the music reflect Milne’s diverse artistic vision.

The album chronicles the journey Dapp Theory has taken in its 15 years.
“It’s a milestone, a celebration, and a reflection of the changing times for artists. My life as an artist, entrepreneur, and educator requires me to move in all directions at all times and I derive joy in meeting this challenge.”
Andy Milne

We bring you highlights from the latest reviews from across Europe:

“A work that places traditional jazz virtues next to a modern focus… dreamlike, space-creating interaction.”
Sol (DE) (Read Review)

“With illustrious guests as Ben Monder and Gretchen Parlato [Andy Milne’s] album features intricate jazz with rock, funk and Spoken Word Poetry to thrilling sound patterns that recall many a time spent in Steve Coleman’s sound world.”
Zeitungshaus Bauer

“Andy Milne state the intentions of his new album perfectly with the title ‘Forward In All Directions’.”
Saarbrücker-Zeitung (Read Review)

“His apprenticeship with Steve Coleman shimmers and is also heard in his openness to diverse styles from classic modern jazz to hip-hop to even distant folklore and rock. The ten compositions are like chapters in a book, logically sequential, multi-dimensional, deep in focus with sensual intensity. The vocal texts increase the urgency of the auditory image and recalls today’s urban metropolises. This is music of great relevance with guitarist Ben Monder and vocalists Jean Baylor and Gretchen Parlato as guests.”
Jazz Thing (Read Review)

“timeless… elegant melodies…”
Westzeit (Read Review)

“Andy Milne plays voltage-rich piano playing and sometimes ecstatic improvisation spirals… Milne’s compositions feature lively dynamic changes.”
Jazz Podium (Read Review)

Watch the promo video for the album here: