Andrew Oliver

Pianist, Composer, Arranger – Portland, OR

“The Jazz Score” 4/26/11 – Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington is the featured artist this week on KMHD’s “Artist Spotlight” so I couldn’t resist the temptation to feature him for the second time on “The Jazz Score.”  I featured a bit of everything: early Ellington, the Blanton-Webster band, some of his larger-scale works, works of his performed by others, and a number of [...]

“The Jazz Score” 4/18/11 – Bill Challis and Don Redman

Last week on “The Jazz Score” I featured two somewhat obscure but very influential arrangers from the 1920′s – Don Redman and Bill Challis.  I’m a bit late in posting the playlist but here it is: – My Pretty Girl / Jean Goldkette and his Orchestra (RCA Victor 80th Anniversary, Volume 1) – Sunday / [...]

“The Jazz Score” 4/11/11 – Contemporary Bassist-Composers

Last night on “The Jazz Score” I featured 6 contemporary bassist-composers.  I have been thinking of moving the show towards more broad themes instead of always focusing on one or two individuals, and I think last night’s theme generated a really nice playlist.  Here it is: – Chutzpan / Avishai Cohen (Gently Disturbed) – Gershon’s [...]

“The Jazz Score” 4/4/11 – Steve Lacy

Monday night on “The Jazz Score” I featured one of the masters of the soprano sax, Steve Lacy. It was a great journey through some obscure and well-known albums, hope you enjoyed it. Here is the playlist: – Dutch Masters / Han Bennink, Misha Mengelberg, Ernst Reyseger, George Lewis, Steve Lacy (Dutch Masters) – The [...]

“The Jazz Score” 3/28/11 – Joe Henderson

Last night on “The Jazz Score” I featured the great tenor player Joe Henderson.  Here’s the playlist: – Caribbean Fire Dance / Joe Henderson (Mode for Joe) – Jinrikisha / Joe Henderson (Page One) – The Kicker / Bobby Hutcherson (The Kicker) – Serenity / Marcus Strickland (At Last) – Punjab / Rez Abbasi (Natural [...]

“The Jazz Score” 3/21/11 – Kurt Rosenwinkel and Mark Turner-

Last night I featured two great contemporary composer/improvisers: Kurt Rosenwinkel and Mark Turner, on “The Jazz Score.”  Here’s the playlist: – Minor Blues / Kurt Rosenwinkel (The Next Step) – Myron’s World / Mark Turner (Dharma Days) – Cake / Kurt Rosenwinkel (Deep Song) – Use of Light / Kurt Rosenwinkel (The Next Step) – [...]

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  • Andrew Oliver

    I'm a Portland-based pianist, composer, and arranger. Here you can find more information about me and my projects. The main page contains my blog, and there are regular updates and new content throughout the site. Enjoy the music!


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