​Andy will be playing at the Red Lion's Latin Jazz Night on the 27th February with Dave Hassell on drums & percussion, Paul Kilvington on Keys and Stan Scott on Bass Guitar.

Andy is delighted to be joining JazzSmart again for another fantastic Manchester Saxophone Weekend on the 15th and 16th February 2020, in association with The Manchester College Jazz Department! 

The two day saxophone workshop is hosted by JazzSmart, led by Andy Scott and assisted by JazzSmart's directors James Rawlinson & Andrew Blee. It is aimed equally at classical and jazz saxophonists and Andy will build upon ideas from the previous three years at The Manchester College, striking a balance between using written material, using our ears, and embracing a musically open-minded philosophy.

Throughout the weekend, saxophonists will rehearse together as one large group and in smaller groups, being joined by a rhythm section on the Sunday afternoon. Different, optional workshops are also available with either Andy, James or Andrew on the Saturday too. 

For the details of what's set to be a brilliant weekend, click here for more info & to book your place!

JazzSmart & Andy Scott's Manchester Saxophone Weekend February 2020 is kindly sponsored by Selmer Paris Saxophones, Vandoren UK & Astute Music. 

A welcome return for Apitos to Band on the Wall on Monday 3rd February 2020 at 8pm!

Rated as one of the UK's foremost Latin Jazz ensembles, Apitos will be returning to Band on the Wall, for a fantastic gig with several original members and supporting musicians. The ensemble have a long history with Band on the Wall and were supported by previous Band on the Wall custodian Ian Croal in their earlier days and frequently performed at the venue until the early 2000s after forming in 1984. 

Paying homage to the deep traditions of Latin American music with a strong jazz improvisation influence, the band look forward to playing many of the original arrangements. The line up includes several original members and supporting musicians. For more information on the gig & tickets, click here

Hydra and special guest Caitlin Laing will be playing at the Davenham Player’s Theatre on the 1st February 2020 at 8pm.

For more info click here

Comprising a core of Dave Hassell (drums/percussion), Nik Svarc (guitar) & Andy Scott
(saxophones), Hydra invites special guests to join them, and tonight it is the talented young
singer, saxophone and flute player Caitlin Laing (known particularly for her work with
Agbeko & Oystercatcher).

Hydra moves from explosive ferocity to beautiful mesmeric soundscapes in the blink of an
eye, earthy grooves to suspended time, reacting in the moment.

Caitlin joins Hydra to present new songs co-written with Andy, whilst Hydra will perform
originals, re-imagined jazz standards and folk-influenced melodies.

For more info check out 'Jazz at the Deli Lama' on Facebook 

Andy will be working with saxophonists and composers at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, with Paul Mitchell-Davidson 

Hydra will be gigging at the Sela Bar in Leeds on Sunday 19th January 2020. 

Dave Hassell (drums), Nik Svarc (guitar) & Andy Scott (sax)

The Polaris Duo Gillian Blair (Saxophone) and Elinor Nicholson (Harp) will be performing Andy's Sonata for saxophone & harp at their evening recital on Saturday 18th January 2020 with the Middlewich and Districts Concerts Society

Tickets available here

More info on Scott's 'Sonata' and music available here 

More details to follow...

The Apollo and Artvark Saxophone Quartets perform in their collaborative project at Tivolivredenburg in Utrecht, Netherlands on Sunday 22nd December 2019 at 16:00 

The Apollo and Artvark Sax Quartets collide and merge in their collaborative project, performing at Marktsteeg 10 Leiden, Netherlands on Sunday 21st December 2019 at 21:00

​John Helliwell’s Super Big Tramp Band will be making their European debut on Monday 16th December 2019 at the Markethalle Hamburg in Germany!
 
For more information & tickets, click here 

Coming up on Sunday 3rd November is the UK's largest annual sax gathering, the RNCM Sax Day 2019!

Another exciting schedule is set, jam-packed with participatory workshops & concerts and open to players of all ages and abilities

Events include...
- tribute concert to the inventor of the saxophone by this year's guests Leo van Oostrom & Erik-Jan de With
- spotlight solo recital by guest Emma McPhilemy, recent graduate from the RNCM’s International Artist Diploma
-the UK première of a ground-breaking new collaborative project between Rotterdam-based Artvark Saxophone Quartet & Manchester-based Apollo Saxophone Quartet

For more details on the days events and to book your tickets, click here 

The Apollo Saxophone Quartet & Artvark Saxophone Quartet's collide and merge in an exciting concert featuring eight original compositions from all group members.

Friday 1st November 2019, 20:00 at the Turner Sims, Southampton 
 
More info & tickets available here 
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Paul Mitchell-Davidson (guitar), Stan Scott (bass guitar) and Andy Scott (sax)

Sunday 29th September 2019, 3 - 6 at Define Food and Wine, Sandiway 

Fabian Bloch, Euphonium
François Killian, Piano
Michael Meinen, Percussion 

Including the world premiere of commissioned work 'From this Earth' by Andy Scott as featured on Bloch's new CD 'Spot On!'. 

Friday 13th September 2019, 20:00 at the Cultural Center Schützi, Olten, CH
For more info, click here 

Andy Scott will be co-hosting a masterclass & lessons with Rob Buckland on 1st September 2019, 12:00 - 18:00 at Die Holzbläser, Berlin.

For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/300fIio  

​Saxophonists Matthew Lombard & Liam Burden will be performing Andy Scott's 'Dark Rain' with the University of Stellenbosch Symphonic Wind Ensemble, at the 2019 SA National Saxophone Symposium! 

Concert takes place on the 31st August 2019, 15:00 at Stellenbosch University.

​For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/2Z3vhIN.

Andy Scott will be leading the day-long workshop, designed to help players improve their saxophone technique. The event will feature various performances and trade stands, where ticket-holders will be able to view the latest music catalogues and try out the latest instruments.  

The workshop will begin at 9:30am, on 30th June 2019, at:
Sandbach School,
Crewe Road,
Sandbach,
CW11 3NS 

Tickets are £35 for adults and £30 for Under 16's and Love Music Trust students. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here and submitting the relevant form. 

Andy Scott will be running the week-long, residential saxophone course at Creative Vacances in South West France, from 26th May to 1st June. The 10th anniversary of the workshop will see Andy running sessions on improvising, transcribing and composing for saxophone, covering many genres - from jazz, to classical, to rock and roll.
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"Ten years have flown by, I'm looking forward to working in La Moreau again!" - Andy Scott  

The course will offer five days of scheduled workshops, along with a thirty minute private lesson with Andy and an evening jam session with participants. Spaces on the workshop are being limited in order to ensure a personal and high quality experience for all. 

Should you be interested in this workshop, booking early for May 2020 is recommended as places are limited and each year this course sells out. For more course information or to enquire about booking for next year, please click here. 

Andy Scott will be guesting on a new CD with Westland Saxophone Orchestra, directed by Erik-Jan De-With. The recording will feature Andy's written pieces, such as Lip Service and Sax of Gold, performed by Andy and the orchestra. More information and the release date of the CD to follow. 

For more information, please visit Erik-Jan De-With's website by clicking here. 

Andy Scott will play in 'Big Band Super Tramp' as part of Manchester Jazz Festival at the RNCM theatre, starting at 7:30pm. The group will play new arrangements of well-known tracks such as The Logical Song, Breakfast in America and Dreamer, along with other hits from the group's catalogue. 

Click here for more information and to buy tickets - only the last few tickets remaining.