Andy Milne & Dapp Theory

Dapp Theory blends “contemporary funk, groove and hip-hop into jazz with such seamless, casual precision it’s almost freaky.” (LA Weekly) Awarded the Chamber Music America “New Works” commission in 2006 and voted “Rising Star Keyboardist” by DownBeat Magazine in 2004, leader, Canadian-born pianist/composer, Andy Milne is one of the most respected young voices in jazz today. Milne has toured and recorded with Ravi Coltrane, Ralph Alessi, Carlos Ward and Carla Cook and has collaborated with a range of artists including Sekou Sundiata, Avery Brooks, Bruce Cockburn, Geri Allen, and Dianne Reeves. He moved to NYC in 1991 when Steve Coleman, his teacher at the Banff Centre for Fine Arts, invited him to join his core unit, Five Elements. M-BASE associates Cassandra Wilson and Greg Osby invited Milne to perform with them as well. Milne recorded 12 CDs with Coleman and remained a member of all of his projects until 1997. In 1998 Milne formed Dapp Theory. Since then, the band has evolved and built a loyal following, largely through their commitment to grass-roots touring, an ideology more often associated with rock ’n’ roll bands. Dapp Theory’s unique style blends influences ranging from Joni Mitchell & KRS One to Thelonious Monk & Van Halen. Their last CD, Y’all Just Don’t Know released in 2003, included an ambitious collaboration with folk-rock icon Bruce Cockburn. Their next project is scheduled for release in early 2008. Dapp Theory also features percussive poet John Moon; saxophonist John Beaty; bassist Chris Tordini; and drummer Kenny Grohowski.

$17/$12 Members & Students. Available in advance, by phone or in person, at the Outpost Performance Space (268-0044)