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- Andrew Kirk, 27, originally from Pittsburgh P.A., started playing the drums at the age of 12. His style originated in rock bands, and moved into jazz after attending the Mellon Jazz Festival student clinics where he met his future teacher and mentor, the great Roger Humphries, the drummer from Horace Silver’s groups that recorded “Song for My Father” and “Cape Verdean Blues”.
His style changed as he learned jazz in the clubs by going to jam sessions led by the Pittsburgh jazz scene’s established guard. Andrew then attended James Madison University and after 2 years on the football team, joined the Jazz Ensemble lead by Chuck Dotas.
He got his first regular gigging experience during his time in college in bands lead by saxophone professor and innovator Dave Pope, and various student ensembles.
He spent four years after school in Virginia (coming back periodically to Pittsburgh), including a time in Charlottesville, where he worked with many artists, including the great trumpet player John D'Earth. John also brought Andrew on as a featured performer with the UVA Jazz Ensemble.
His time away from home also included 11 months at sea on cruise ships, performing with the Andy Bianco and Joe Filipow trio's.
Andrew has recently moved back to Pittsburgh, PA and will be collaberating with many familiar faces, once again becoming an active member of the scene.
Playing in bands ranging from jazz, rock, pop, reggae, soca, hip-hop, and newgrass. his versatility and unique voice on his intrument make him an in demand drummer.
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Welcome
Thanks Andrew,
Yes I was raised in RIO!
Check out my New SPRING Album!
Peace be blessed, Luiz
How are you?
I'm writing to you to find out if you can play a couple Jazz Workshop, Inc. Outreach Programs at Brentwood School District.
One is at the Brentwood Middle/High School on January 22nd from 9:45 AM to 11:15 AM. and the other is at Moore Elementary School from 1 PM- 3PM.
Please contact me ASAP.
Both Outreach Programs pay $50 each.
Could you please give me your phone number again to- Thanks!
Musically,
Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
ejskirtich@comcast.net
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
My rhythm world thanks you for joining !
Be blessed!
Luiz
You were throwing down last night. Great to have yu back on the scene. you have lots of friend here already and many more to make os get busy. Check out the videos of Joe Harris with Dizzy's band while you're at it. Thank you for joining.