'Truth Be Told' was a musical medium for award-winning jazz pianist Chris Andrew to explore his programming talents. The album covers many styles including rap, R&B, acid jazz, latin, chill and pop - there is something here for everybody! Featured vocalists include JUNO winner Roger Audio (Bass is Base), swedish songstress Johanna Sillanpaa, and Vancouver's jazz darling Melody Diachun.Since graduating from Grant MacEwan College in 1990, Chris has become a key player in the Alberta music scene. His musical diversity can be seen through his numerous performances over the years in genres such as jazz, funk, pop, latin, or musical theatre. He has studied in Cuba and has toured across Canada countless times in a number of bands in various musical styles.Although well known as a jazz educator in Alberta, Chris is best known for his ability to play. In the jazz vein, Chris' resume lists a veritable who's who of jazz. Chris has performed with Joshua Redman, Sonny Fortune, Bud Shank, Pete Christlieb, Joe LaBarbera, P.J. Perry, Kirk MacDonald, Paquito D'Rivera, Brad Turner, and Steve Wallace just to name some highlights.Chris was honoured with the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award in 2008 for his virtuosic talent. He also won the 2013 TD Grand Jazz Award with the Hutchinson Andrew Trio for their third album 'Prairie Modern'.TRACK LISTING:1 spin2 when beauty reigns3 waste it good4 welcome5 if you want it6 what if7 the black dog8 cu bassTrack Listing spin when beauty reigns waste it good welcome if you want it what if the black dog cu bass Additional DetailsLabel: Chronograph RecordsGenre: Rap/Hip HopRun Time: 38 minsRelease Date: 09/08/14UPC: 643157379898
