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Andy Bianco

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Favorite website: http://www.myspace.com/andybiancomusic
Favorite blog: http://CD's available for purchase at my website!
Pittsburgh Connection: Jazz guitarist Andy Bianco was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He started studying jazz guitar with Joe Negri at age 17 and attended the University of Pittsburgh Jazz Studies, studying and performing with Nathan Davis and Mike Taylor as well as the Pitt Jazz Ensemble. Bianco went on to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston where he graduated with a degree in Performance. He has studied privately and/or in group settings with Joe Lovano, Hal Crook, Tiger Okoshi, Wayne Krantz, Mick Goodrick, Rick Peckham, Nathan Davis, Joe Negri, Eric Susoeff, Tony Janflone Sr., Jimmy Ponder and Thomas Blobner. He has performed and/or recorded with Bob Moses, David Tronzo, Roger Humphries, Dwayne Dolphin, Spider Rondinelli, Kenny Blake, Don Aliquo Sr. & Jr., Lou Schreiber, Jay Willis, George Jones, Robbie Klein, Mike Taylor, Paul Thompson, Mike Murray, Jacob Yoffee, Greg Humphries, M.A.J.I., Tony & Don DePaolis, Andrew Kirk, Nathan, Alex and Skip Peck, James Johnson III and has been a clinician at the Berklee College of Music Summer Guitar Sessions.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers: Jimmy Ponder, Roger Humphries and the R.H. Factor, Kenny Blake, Don Aliquo Sr. & Jr., Lou Schreiber, Joe Negri, Jay Willis, Eric Susoeff, Mark Lucas, Dave Throckmorton, Dwayne Dolphin, Azucar, Sean Jones, Mike Murray, Jacob Yoffee, the Peck family, Jeff Lashway, Tony DePaolis, Andrew Kirk, James Johnson III, Howie Alexander, George Jones, Greg Humpries, Paul Thompson, Jeff Grubbs, Poogie Bell, Reggie Watkins, Chris Hemingway, to name a few.
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station: WDUQ 90.5
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue: Gullifty's, CJ's
About Me:: I am very grateful to my family for supporting me and I am very lucky to have been born and raised in a city with such a warm, vibrant, close knit jazz community as well as a rich musical history. I also take great pride in being a part of this wonderful jazz community. Thank You Pittsburgh!
Website:: http://www.myspace.com/andybiancomusic
Artist or Fan: artist, industry professional

Comment Wall:

Virgil Walters

Hey,
Hear your playing great!!
Hope to hear you soon---I'll be doing the Saturday jam with Spider this comming weekend.

May 6, 2008
Dr. Nelson Harrison

Andy,

Welcome! Very nice to read your bio. You have been traveling in the right circles. No wonder you play so well. You are most definitely carrying the Pittsburgh Jazz banner in high relief. It is a pleasure to know you and hear you.

May 7, 2008
Max Leake

Thanks Andy. You are sounding wonderful. Good to a hear a young guitarist who is "getting it".

May 12, 2008
KENIA

Thanks for the request. I loved the pictures here. Who was the photographer on these "burgh" shots? There are some amazing pictures! Thanks again. K

May 12, 2008
Jazz Robertson

Hey Andy, cheers for finding me! How are things?

May 14, 2008
Jazz Robertson

Heya! Yeah I love Berklee! I'm home for the summer, but I'm trying to move back up there in August. Hope things are well and maybe I'll see you around!

May 24, 2008
SANDY STALEY

THE FUTURE OF JAZZ LIES IN THE HANDS AND HEARTS OF
WONDERFUL, YOUNG, GIFTED MUSICIANS LIKE YOU. DOES MY HEART GOOD TO HEAR YOU PLAY. MUSIC IS
SUCH AN ADDICTION, IS IT NOT? AND, AS I HAVE SAID,
IT'S S WONDERFUL WAY TO MAKE A HORRIBLE LIVING.
JUST JOKING!!!! WELL, MAYBE NOT!!!! HAHAHA

May 31, 2008
Tony Janflone Jr

Hi Andy :-) Sounding great man ! Tony

May 31, 2008
SANDY STALEY

DID YOUR FATHER TEACH AT BETHEL???
IS HE FRIENDS WITH JACK BERTONI???

Jun 2, 2008
Curtis Swift

Andy. I might have met you at a Peck gig, could I get your number for gigs in the future?

Thanks

Curtis

Jun 4, 2008
Roger Barbour Sr

Hi Andy, I think I sat in with you one night at Howie,s Jam session in East Liberty about a month ago. I enjoyed playing along with you. I made a mistake on the home page and hit the decline box instead of the accept box. Please accept my apology. sincerely Roger Barbour

Jun 10, 2008
Alexander Peck

Hey Babe, how be the Sea?

Jul 13, 2008
sean jones

Andy,

Nice music bro...........see ya soon.

Sean

Jul 30, 2008
Anthony (Tony) Janflone

Thanks Andy for remembering me as an instructor---a lot do not. You sound really great!! How is your father?
With warmest regards,
Tony

Aug 11, 2008
Alexander Peck

Hey Babe, How's it going? Been really busy here. I could use a break. Maybe I'll take a cruise. ; )

Aug 13, 2008
Alexander Peck

WOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!! Really? That blows, big time, And ,is really good for all of us back home. So, I'm gonna see you in like 2-3 weeks? Cool! Can't wait to play!!!
Alex

Aug 17, 2008
Andrew Kirk

Duhhh....ummm....uhhhh....I think shredding is imparative to any musician's success...we all need to shred more...shred!!!

Nov 13, 2008
Jagsu

Of Moon and Sand -- One of my all time favorite tunes! I'm enjoying your take on it. Swinging!

Feb 21, 2009
Kennard Roosevelt Williams

Thanks for your response Andy. I really enjoy your playing; best wishes,

Kennard

Feb 25, 2009
Jerry Butler

I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB

Feb 27, 2009
Virgil Walters

Andy,
I have a jam session in New Kensington on March 25th from 8 to 12 and was wondering if you were available to play---$75.00. It would be myself, lary Mckluskey on drums and you. We will just be playing tunes and playing for whom ever stops in.
Get back to me as soon as possible. 412-973-1105

Mar 11, 2009
Jeff Beck

Dude fur real. Dem Cellonies Rolls and Miracle whip wit chip ham is SO Good. I will be sure to get yin up ere to does some gigs n'at. Call me to come Daun burgh to play some jams!, I need to get some a dat Pasta Too Dude! fur real!

Apr 24, 2009
Donna & the Skip Peck Trio

Hey Andy, just wanted to say thanks for filling in for us last Thurs. and I'm sorry I couldn't stay to check you out. Skip said you played your butt off!
Donna

Jul 14, 2009
Dan Wasson

likewise

Sep 21, 2009
Shawnee Lake

Hey Andy,

I am quitting my job on December 11. If you can "hook me up" with a decent paying gig outside of the U.S. I'm interested. The China gig just wasn't enough "bread". C U around. Oh, I am performing at Little E's on Friday, Nov. 20. If you aren't busy, drop by and bring your axe.

Oct 24, 2009

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