Biography

Andrew is one of Hartford’s rising young musicians. Originally from Boylston, MA, Andrew has proven himself to be a talented young pianist, with a passion to learn, grow, and play. After moving to Hartford at age 18, Andrew quickly sought out his elders and began building relationships with them. These relationships eventually turned into mentors and employers and Andrew was seen frequently alongside many of these musicians including Haneef Nelson, Nat Reeves, Yoron Israel, Abraham Burton, Dr. Emmett Goods, Ryan Abdul-Rahim Sands, Jonathan Barber, Wes Brown, Alvin Carter Jr. and Matt Dwonszyk.

A respectful student, Andrew was a student of Rick Germanson, Ralph Peterson, Orrin Evans, and the late great Stanley Cowell. Each introduced Andrew to other
musicians, but Ralph Peterson introduced Andrew to Jazzmeia Horn, a musician who would time and time again give Andrew chances to prove himself. The most notable test was when Andrew was called as a last minute sub at the Newport Jazz Festival alongside Ms. Horn at the Newport Jazz Festival.

Andrew is a frequent performer in the Northeastern United States where he is a regular member of the Haneef Nelson Quintet, and the Hartford Jazz Orchestra
among other groups. In addition, Andrew fronts his own trio and sextet that perform his original compositions and arrangements. He has performed with Jason Marsalis,
Dr. Emmett Goods, Haneef Nelson, Ryan Sands, Nat Reeves, Yoron Israel, Timothy Norton, Abraham Burton, Courtney Wright, Houston Person, Angelina Kolobukhova, Jazzmeia Horn, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Jonathan Barber, Marcus Grant, Alex Tremblay and Matt Dwonszyk.