Staying On the Watch CD (ESP Disk) circuitbent Andy Milne composed much of

Andy Milne composed much of the music on Layers of Chance for the Chamber Music America “New Works” commission he received in 2006

This Bitter Earth

it includes Ben Monder on guitar

including Christian McBride

contrary to all his prior inclinations

Staying On the Watch CD (ESP Disk) circuitbent Andy Milne composed much ofThe noted West Coast composer makes his ESP debut accompanied by his then wife, Barbara Donald, on trumpet, Teddy Smith on bass, John Hicks on piano, and Marvin Pattillo on percussion. Recorded in August 1966, Staying on the Watch is an important infusion of straight ahead and avant jazz. Barbara Donald is a superb trumpeter who has made a stern contribution to the legacy of women performers and has been widely written about. Also, pianist John Hicks,