Andy Milne
- Origin
- Hamilton
- Born
- 1967
- Genres
- jazz
Biography
Andy Milne (born January 30, 1969) is a Canadian jazz pianist, who records and performs both as a solo artist and as the leader of the ensemble Dapp Theory. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and raised in Kincardine and Toronto. One of ten siblings, he studied music at York University, where he was a student of Oscar Peterson. In 1990, Milne graduated and received a grant from the Canada Council to study at the Banff Centre for the Fine Arts. He met saxophonist Steve Coleman and later joined Coleman's band, Five Elements. In 1998, Milne formed the band Cosmic Dapp Theory. He has toured and recorded with Ravi Coltrane, Grégoire Maret, Sean Rickman, and Ralph Alessi. His 2018 album The Seasons of Being won the Juno Award for Jazz Album of the Year – Group at the Juno Awards of 2019.
Highlights
- Born in 1969 in Hamilton, Ontario.
- Studied under Oscar Peterson at York University.
- Formed the band Cosmic Dapp Theory in 1998.
- His album The Seasons of Being won the Juno Award in 2019.
Discography
- Forward to Get Back1997
- Dreams and False Alarms2007
- Scenarios2007
- Forward In All Directions2014
- The Seasons of Being2018
- The Remission2020
- Set For 2 Don's, Vol. 1
FAQ
How old is Andy Milne / when was he born?
Andy Milne was born in 1967.
Where is Andy Milne from?
Andy Milne is from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
What genre of music does Andy Milne play?
Andy Milne plays jazz.
What are Andy Milne's biggest hits?
Notable albums by Andy Milne include "Forward to Get Back" (1997) and "The Seasons of Being" (2018).
Has he won any awards?
Yes, Andy Milne won the Juno Award for Jazz Album of the Year – Group in 2019.
