A distinct voice emanating from Western Canada, the Hutchinson Andrew Trio is excited to release their third album ‘Prairie Modern’. The album consists of 13 original tracks that are a reflection of the vast array of musical and personal influences growing up in Canada’s Prairies. Released March 19, 2013, the album features 6 tracks with Grammy-nominated saxophonist Donny McCaslin and 3 tracks with Brazilian percussion star Rogério Boccato. The music represents the harmony, beauty, energy and excitement of the modern Canadian West. The trio is the winner of the 2013 TD Grand Jazz Award from the Montréal International Jazz Festival. The album is a 2013 Western Canadian Music Nominee for Outstanding Jazz Recording. What people are saying about Prairie Modern & the Hutchinson Andrew Trio: “Prairie Modern is a terrific listen, with great musicianship throughout…The Hutchinson Andrew Trio offers a distinct musical vision from one of the many great music scenes in Canada.” Frank Alkyer – Downbeat Magazine “Thought provoking and evocative...[Prairie Modern] grips and doesn’t let go.” Pierre-Jean Lavigne – Galaxie Digital Radio, Producer – Jazz Stations “[Prairie Modern] transfixes. Surpassing beauty. Absolutely absorbing. Makes me sit still and just listen.” Lark Clark, Host – Ballads & Blue Notes – CKUA Radio “As cohesive a unit as you’ll find on Prairie Modern. A remarkable journey through a very thoughtful all-original set of music.” Cory Weeds - Cellar Café & Cellar Live Records “…they’re riding the leading edge of Canadian jazz ensembles, and on par with the best from around the world in playing chops, tight intuitive ensemble and memorable tunes.” Lyle Rebbeck - Medicine Hat Jazz Festival “jazz that evokes wide-open spaces and a gentle but vital energy, created with a smart, contemporary approach.... Prairie Modern is a transcendent tribute to one’s origins from three exceptional players.” Roger Levesque - Edmonton Journal “The Hutchinson Andrew Trio’s [engages] in a freewheeling, expansive, and spirited three-way musical dialogue. Their latest document, Prairie Modern, raises the stakes considerably and the results richly reward those who take the time to eavesdrop.” David Ward, Producer – Tonic - CBC Radio 2 The Hutchinson Andrew Trio (HAT), is a unique voice on the Canadian jazz scene. Over the past 8 years, this acoustic piano-based trio has been bringing their own sound to the Canadian jazz landscape. The Trio is comprised of CBC Galaxie Rising Star pianist Chris Andrew, three-time Western Canadian Award-nominated bassist Kodi Hutchinson, and Downbeat Award-winning drummer Karl Schwonik. The trio is the winner of the 2013 TD Grand Jazz Award from the Montréal International Jazz Festival. HAT’s music can be categorized as contemporary acoustic jazz. They bring a unique Prairie perspective to their music, mixing elements such as contemporary swing, latin, odd-meter and acoustic groove. Their music is representative of where they come from; the serenity and beauty of the Prairies and Rocky Mountains, alongside the excitement of the vibrant and growing young cities of the Canadian West. Their most recent album ‘Prairie Modern’ has been nominated for a 2013 Western Canadian Music Award - for Outstanding Jazz Recording of the Year, the third nomination for the band. It was also featured by Downbeat Magazine’s website as the Editor’s Pick for July 2013. A regular fixture on the Canadian jazz scene, HAT has performed to enthusiastic crowds at the events such as the Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Victoria, Medicine Hat, Calgary, Canmore and Yardbird Jazz Festivals, as well as headlining for numerous concert series. They were also featured as part of Alberta House on the final weekend of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, had Chris Andrew represent Alberta musically at the 2012 London Olympics, and have been featured as part of the Alberta Foundation, Alberta Music, and Chronograph Records compilation albums. The trio plays regularly throughout the year for engagements across Western Canada, and have opened for Monty Alexander, and have played with Donny McCaslin and Lee Konitz.