On Reinventing the World, Andy Middleton, together with trumpet legend Kenny Wheeler, pays tribute to acoustic jazz at the highest level.

Successful sound synthesis of American and European jazz: On Reinventing the World, Andy Middleton, together with trumpet legend Kenny Wheeler and trombone virtuoso Nils Wogram, pays tribute to acoustic jazz at the highest level.
The WOM Journal praised his ”distinctive stylistic vision,” while GQ described it as ”carefully orchestrated, romantic chamber music.” Critics consistently emphasized that the young tenor saxophonist from Pennsylvania, Andy Middleton, does not need to hide behind his prominent sidemen. While his 1999 debut on Intuition, Nomad”s Notebook, featured guitarist Ralph Towner and bassist Dave Holland, his choice of Kenny Wheeler and Nils Wogram for this new project marks a clear shift towards subtle brass arrangements.
Andy Middleton”s latest album, with its ambitious title Reinventing the World, indeed creates a highly unique, lyrically delicate yet never overly sentimental soundscape with an undeniable pull. Together with his longtime collaborators–Henry Hey on piano, John Hebert on bass, Owen Howard on drums, and the distinctively expressive Darcy Hepner on clarinet–the saxophonist (supported by his partner Sheila Cooper) crafts effortlessly confident sonic narratives. While rooted in neobop, these compositions never remain static. Open-minded yet sophisticated, spontaneous yet masterfully executed, Middleton”s music invites repeated listening.

Track Listing

• Ode To Ken Saro Wiwa
• Les Beaux
• Three Mile Island
• Gaviotas
• Federico
• At The Foot Of The Hill
• Naugahide
• Bass Intro
• Atlas Shrugged
• X”s For Eyes

Additional Details

Label: Intuition

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 60:10 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 05/23/25

UPC: 750447331020