Trumpet/MD/Keys
“Andy is one of my favourite trumpet players. When he is available for sessions and shows he always my first call. I have fixed 100’s of shows across the south of England and I have a very busy recording studio and Andy is always top of my list. Book him. You won’t regret it. ”
Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Graduating in 1997 with a BMus in Jazz Performance from Leeds Uni and the University of North Texas, I have been playing Commercial, Jazz and Theatre music for 30 years.
Trumpet gigs -
Wimbledon Tennis Championships
The Nick Ross Orchestra
The London Gay Big Band
Gerson King Combo (Brazil)
Holland America Cruise Line
P&O
‘Joseph’ UK Tour
Bloco Baianada, Rio de Janeiro
Cocktail Piano, Copacabana Palace Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Piano & Keyboards
I play the piano every day. I love getting out and playing cocktail sets and function gigs. It’s great to be able to make a a big celebration extra special by providing just what the party needs.
I have also been piano MD on many musicals (including being vocal coach) including:
Little Shop of Horrors
Anything Goes
School of Rock
We Will Rock you
Bugsy Malone
Footloose
Conducting & Directing
I studied conducting with Eugene Corporon (UNT) and Eno Koço (Leeds). This was an inspirational footing that gave me the confidence I needed to embark on a rewarding career as a Director of Music.
I draw upon this experience to bring the best out of the musicians in front of me. I believe that a sympathetic, knowlegable and technically adept conductor can inspire an ensemble to come together and be stronger than the sum of its parts
Highlights:
West Side Story (with a pit orchestra of students!)
City of Angels
Rhapsody In Blue
Vivaldi Concerto for Four Violins
Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’, Brighton Dome
Get in touch.
If you’d like to discuss a musical idea, I’d love to hear from you!