Presenting;
Audric Jankauskas: Guitar/Synths
Alan Hamilton: Fender Rhodes
Louis Taverna: Guitar
Andy McLean: Soprano saxophone, EWI, Drum/Bass programming, Keyboards
Arranged by A Jankauskas / A McLean

An absolute privilege to be joined by my SoundCloud friends who have given their time, energy and shared their immense gifts to produce this piece, an exercise/exploration of space, time, geometry and counterpoint...

The pandemic may have driven people apart, but music has the power to bring us together, sharing our inner-most feeling and emotions. Thanks guys...
<3

Please check out their amazing repertoires here;
https://soundcloud.com/audric-jankauskas?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

https://soundcloud.com/almal-4?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

https://soundcloud.com/louis-taverna?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Interstellar (feat. A Jankauskas, A Hamilton, L Taverna)

Version 1
Homage to Ronnie Laws, Grover, Maceo Parker, Brecker Bros and the many influences from that era...
Andy McLean: Yamaha Electronic Wind Instrument, Keyboards, Bass, Drum programming

That Groove

Short version, experimental improv
Andy McLean: Yamaha WX5 Wind Controller, production

Rockit

Take 2 variation of original standard composed by Antonio Cipolla
Piano, pre-production: Suzuki
Tenor saxophone, pre-mix: A McLean

I'll Travel On (A Cipolla Feat. Suzuki, A McLean) - Take 2

Chilled mix of The Love In Me.
Full version;
https://youtu.be/5dK2pSGANQU

The Love In Me - Chilled Vib

Homage to Wayne Shorter, may his music live on...
Ver. 1, feat. the wonderful Sergio Párraga - Percussion
Andy McLean - Tenor saxophone, Keyboards, Drum/Bass programming, production.
Follow-on versions will feature other amazing guests!

Listen to Sergio Párraga's fabulous work here:
https://soundcloud.com/sergioparraga?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Palladium I

Version II, featuring the wonderfully talented Louis Taverna. So, so glad he joined in on this!
Homage to Ronnie Laws, Grover, Maceo Parker, Brecker Bros and the many influences from that era...
Louis Taverna: Guitar
Andy McLean: Yamaha Electronic Wind Instrument, Keyboards, Bass, Drum programming.

Check out Louis Taverna on #SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/WpY4a

That Groove Feat. Louis Taverna

1995 unreleased demo, Stirling McLean
Initially planned as follow-up to It's Not Alright;
https://www.discogs.com/release/3818613-Various-Soul-CDs-Exclusive-Collection-Vol-9
Andrew McLean: Lyrics, Bass, Drum Programming, Keyboards
Rosemary Smith: Vocals
To be re-recorded due to poor demo audio tape quality!
Downloads: https://andymclean.bandcamp.com/

We Could Get Closer

Joining me on Paso A Paso (Step by Step) is the incredible Argentinian bassist Ignacio Gaztañaga. After listening to his work (in particular "About when your papers had burnt" and "White Hat", I was delighted he agreed to feature his fret work on this track, a short study in stepwise motion around minor 3rd key centres, and my fondness of the Golden Ratio. Hopefully, the first of many creations together...
A must listen:
https://on.soundcloud.com/zx3KV


Ignacio Gaztañaga: Bass
Andy McLean: Soprano Saxophones, Keyboards, Drum programming

Paso A Paso (feat. Ignacio Gaztañaga)

My remixed version of the 1989 classic by Kofi.
From the forthcoming Reggae Classics album, paying tribute to the legends of Lovers Rock.

Andy McLean: Soprano saxophones, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Drum programming
Production, mixing & mastering:  by Andy McLean

Looking Over

Instrumental version of the timeless 1963 classic written by Burt Bacharach and performed by Delroy Wilson, recent legend Dennis Brown 1977, Barry Biggs and so many others.
From the forthcoming Reggae Classics album, paying tribute to the legends of Reggae / Lovers Rock.

Andy McLean: Tenor Saxophone, EWI (horns), Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Drum programming
Production, mixing & mastering: by Andy McLean

Rain From The Skies

Experimental dub plate reggae/latin/jazz fusion, featuring the marvellous percussion of the versatile Sergio Párraga on top of reggae dub plate rhythm. It works!!

Sergio Párraga: Percussion
Andrew McLean: Tenor Saxophone, Bass guitar, Keyboards, Drum Programming
Produced & mixed by Andy McLean

Havana Dub (feat. Sergio Párraga)

Music is a gift, more precious than we will ever really understand, precious with or without words.
Thank you Debra for this gift, to finally get the chance to play a duet with you on your fabulous composition, "Where Are You Know".
Please visit Debra's page to listen to more of her wonderful work:
https://on.soundcloud.com/8XFeG

Debra Buesking - Composer, Piano
Andy McLean - Soprano Saxophones

Where Are You Now? - Debra Buesking (feat. Andy McLean)

Featuring the maestro that is Jamie Rhind! Originally written in Jan 1999 and re-recorded to mark the turn of 2024, showcasing Jamie's sublime laid back keywork.
Jamie Rhind - Piano solo
Andy McLean - Soprano saxophone, EWI, Keyboards, Bass, Drum programming, Composition

New Beginning (feat. Jamie Rhind)

After taking some time away from SC, we finally get this over the line. A take on the 1979 classic by Hubert Laws, featuring the fabulous keyboard work of Jamie Rhind.

Jamie Rhind - Keyboard solo
Andy McLean - Soprano saxophone, EWI, Piano, Bass, Drum programming, arrangement

Land Of Passion (feat. Jamie Rhind)

Remix of Jamies original laid back groove. After hearing it I couldn't resist adding a few lines of interplay on it and Jamie kindly agreed!.
https://on.soundcloud.com/smWopMy3a3RibvVn7

Jamie Rhind: Rhodes, Hammond Organ, programming
Andy McLean: Tenor/Baritone sax, EWI

That's Not Right (remix feat. Andy McLean)

From the album "Interstellar", available on Bandcamp.
https://andymclean.bandcamp.com/album/interstellar

Andy McLean: Tenor saxophone, bass guitar, keyboards and drum programming

Vesica Piscis encoded artwork. Can you see this fabulous shape, the "mind's eye"?

Recognition of sacred geometry, the humble circle, pie, mathematics and it's direct connection/joining with music (Fibonacci series cf Pentatonic scale).
To our forefathers, who sought and gave us perfection with the Sexagesimal system and the importance of ratios. Upon which time and shape is still measured, secretly, in plain sight..
As the world turns and a new day begins, the cycle repeats. The night's sky a constant reminder if we just look up;  the patterns found everywhere in nature like a simple flower; the rhythm and patterns in music if we tune in and listen carefully enough.
When two are joined perfectly to form the "mind's eye", two become three and new life is born and so it goes on, and on, and on...
Recent life events have made me share this once again.

Interstellar

Cycle Of Life

An original piece showcasing the incredible artistry of Audric Jankauskas.
So, so privileged to join forces again with Audric to produce this work, giving him space to stretch out and showcase his musicality and precision.

Check out Audric Jankauskas on #SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/Yav17

Credits:
Audric Jankauskas: Guitars, Synths, 
Andy McLean: Baritone/Tenor Saxophones,Yamaha EWI (horn sections), Keyboards, Bass, Drums

Remembering the legend Ronnie Cuber

Arranged, mixed and produced by Audric Jankauskas
Written by Andy McLean

Dance Of Magic - Audric Jankauskas / Andy McLean

Stripped back / chilled version of the Marvin Gaye classic, from the forthcoming album.

Credits:
Andy McLean: Soprano, Keyboards, Bass
Production, Mix & Mastering: Andy McLean

"Woah, ah, mercy, mercy me
Ah, things ain't what they used to be (ain't what they used to be)
Where did all the blue skies go?
Poison is the wind that blows
From the north and south and east...."

Mercy Mercy Me (Chilled Vibe)

Revisiting the classic Marilyn Scott (& Lalah Hathaway) piece. A smile means so much...
Tritone substitution exercise

Smile

Easy

Frans produced this Blues piece back in early 2023 and kindly asked me to collaborate on it - so happy that he did!!

Frans Beelaard: Hammond B3 organ, Drums and Bass
Andy McLean: Soprano Saxophone
Written and produced by Frans Beelaard 

Groove Street (feat. Andy McLean)

Adorable Anarchy, featuring Andy McLean
So pleased the super talented guitarist and harpist AA agreed to collaborate on her soulful ballad. Check out her work here;
https://on.soundcloud.com/gUxZWraZwDaLKdhL7

Credits:
Adorable Anarchy: Instrumentation
Andy McLean: Soprano, Tenor & Baritone saxophones
Mixing, horn section arrangement: Andy McLean
Production: Adorable Anarchy, Andy McLean
Composed by Adorable Anarchy

My Baby Said So (feat. Andy McLean)

A first collaboration with MasterTonyD on his wonderful composition. Very pleased to have joined him on this, a track that has so many Possibilities, perhaps even future versions/styles!

Check out his wide repertoire and here;
https://on.soundcloud.com/rtdq8hHNpebVEmvF8

Credits:
MasterTonyD: Composition, instrumentation
Andy McLean: Soprano saxophone, EWI
Mixed, Mastered and Produced by MasterTonyD

Possibilities (feat. Andy McLean)

Instrumental tribute to my brother, from the Lovers Rock giant, Marie Pierre on her classic from 1979..

Andy McLean: Soprano Saxophones, Keyboards
Credits:
Marie Pierre
Dennis Bovell

Can't Go Through (With Life)

Remix version of one of my favourite of compositions by MasterTonyD. Thanks for the opportunity to explore the Possibilities Tony!

Check out his wide repertoire and here;
on.soundcloud.com/rtdq8hHNpebVEmvF8

Credits:
MasterTonyD: Composition
Andy McLean: Soprano saxophone, EWI, Instrumentation
Mixed, Mastered and Produced by Andy McLean

Possibilities II (feat. Andy McLean)

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Instrumental cover of Bitty McLean's Real Thing.
Alto saxophone: Andrew McLean
Bass, Drums and Keyboards: Andrew McLean

The Real Thing

Louisa Marks cover, from forthcoming Lovers Classics album
All instruments, Tenor sax and EWI: Andy McLean

Keep It Like It Is

Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophones, EWI.
Thanks for passing by! Appreciate you taking your precious time to listen, comment and share.
High resolution audio of my new album "Interstellar" featuring the fantastic musicians I have collaborated with, is now available on my Bandcamp site!

Musical Youth band member, saxophones

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