New. Salt Catchers
Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Rita Marcotulli (piano), Michel Benita (doublebass)
New. Salt Catchers
Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Rita Marcotulli (piano), Michel Benita (doublebass)
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About
After acclaimed work with Trio Libero, standout quartet albums Surrounded By Sea and Romaria, and a celebrated trio run with Carla Bley and Steve Swallow, Saltcatchers finds Andy Sheppard opening a new chapter.
Here, the English saxophonist is joined by Italian pianist Rita Marcotulli and French bassist Michel Benita, two longtime musical connections making their first recording together as a trio with Sheppard.
Built from eight new Sheppard originals and one piece by Carla Bley, the album moves with melodic grace, delicate harmony and thoughtful interplay. Recorded in March 2025 at Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI in Lugano, Saltcatchers was produced by Manfred Eicher.
Contents and tracklist
- Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Rita Marcotulli (piano), Michel Benita (doublebass)
- Recorded: 2025-03
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Rita Marcotulli (piano), Michel Benita (doublebass)
- Recorded: 2025-03
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Rita Marcotulli (piano), Michel Benita (doublebass)
- Recorded: 2025-03
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Rita Marcotulli (piano), Michel Benita (doublebass)
- Recorded: 2025-03
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Rita Marcotulli (piano), Michel Benita (doublebass)
- Recorded: 2025-03
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Rita Marcotulli (piano), Michel Benita (doublebass)
- Recorded: 2025-03
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Rita Marcotulli (piano), Michel Benita (doublebass)
- Recorded: 2025-03
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Rita Marcotulli (piano), Michel Benita (doublebass)
- Recorded: 2025-03
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Rita Marcotulli (piano), Michel Benita (doublebass)
- Recorded: 2025-03
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
Spotlight on this release
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Andy Sheppard - Salt Catchers
11th Sep 2026
Andy Sheppard joins pianist Rita Marcotulli and bassist Michel Benita for the spacious, drummerless Salt Catchers. Sheppard’s lyrical saxophone melodies unfold through chamber-like interplay with Marcotulli’s adventurous harmonies and Benita’s supple pulse, ensuring this reflective ECM recording gradually reveals fresh detail with each attentive hearing.
