On the music you're listening to here (except "Waiting For Winter"):
Ron Affif, gtr
Ken Filiano, bs
Victor Lewis, drms
Frank London, tpt
Lou Marini, flt
On "Waiting for Winter" (live at Sweet Rhythm):
Michael Howell, gtr
Ken Filiano, bs
Michael T.A. Thompson, soundrhythium
Patience Higgins
Andrea blends great standard repertoire with original material and music from unexpected sources, from pop to poetry, with influences as disparate as the blues and middle eastern harmonies synthesized into soulfully-expressed windows onto human experience. Andrea revels in interplay with fellow musicians, inviting listeners along for the ride for everything from emotional musical journeys to high-energy, sometimes humorous, often surprising adventures.
Andrea appears in clubs, festivals and concert halls in the U.S. and internationally. New York performance credits include Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola (Jazz at Lincoln Center), Sweet Rhythm, 55 Bar, Cornelia Street Café, Makor, two JVC New York Jazz Festival concerts, and more. Additional appearances include Jazz at the Cape (South Africa), Donne in Musica Festival (Italy), Hot Clube (Portugal), Club Reduta (Czech Rep.), Oxident Club (Berlin), Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, Fairfax (CA) Jazz Festival, First Night New York, Many Colors of a Woman Jazz Concerts, and performances on numerous other concert and festival stages.
Andrea plays with some of the most interesting instrumentalists in New York and beyond. By 1998 her core trio evolved to include guitarist Michael Howell and bassist Ken Filiano, with Ron Affif later stepping into the guitar slot. Andrea's most recent recording, "The Small Hours" (VarisOne.Jazz), is built around this trio with Wolper, Affif, and Filiano. Produced by Todd Barkan, the CD also features drummers Victor Lewis and Jamey Haddad, and guest artists Lou Marini (flute) and Frank London (trumpet and flugelhorn). The CD presents Andrea's arrangements of standard and non-standard music, as well as her own compositions. Some things you might not know: Andrea. . . has a black belt in Karate. . . loves dogs. . . is a published author.
"The Small Hours" is available from iTunes, Napster, and other digital vendors, and at the usual online & brick and mortar stores.
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TEACHING, COACHING, CLINICS
Andrea teaches and coaches privately in her Brooklyn studio and at Victory Music School in Staten Island. She also presents vocal and improvisation clinics; please write to request more information.
Hi Andrea! Just stopping by to say hello:) How's your summer been going so far? My son left for Afghanistan about a week ago...please keep him in your prayers! God bless, Debbie
Thanks for being my friend ! Now you can have and download the title tracks to my three recent releases for free! Check em' out! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. <td width="178" height="35" ..&quo
If I could have my wishes, If wishes did come true; I would wish for happiness, And a long full life for you.
I would wish for laughter, And fill your life with song; Then ask for peace and joy and love, To follow you all day long.
Then I would ask for peaceful rest, To visit you at night; And that your every morning, Dawn shimmering and bright.
I would ask for nothing, To give back to myself; As long as you are happy, I want for nothing else.
For just to see contentment, On your face and know you're fine; Would truly satisfy me, And bring joy to this heart of mine.
If I could have my wishes, If wishes did come true; I'd wish for the sun and the moon and the stars, And I'd give them all to you. (Mohammad Rizwan Afzal)
HI, my special Friend. Have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND. You are very special to me.
ODE TO THE CHAMPIONS Who are these people-- These doers of deeds, These dreamers of dreams Who make us believe? Who are these people Who still win the day-- When the odds are against them And strength fades away? These people are champions, For they never give in. A heart beats within them That is destined to win. They follow their dreams Through the journey seems far, From the top of a mountain They reach out to a star. And when they have touched it-- When their journey is done-- They give to us hope From the victories they won. So here's to the champions-- To all their great deeds. They follow their hearts And become winners indeed. (Tom Krause)
Hi Andrea! Thanks for your friendship! About N.Y....well I don't know yet, but I will let you know;-) Probably in September or October. I would enjoy hearing your music. Anne
hi beautiful Andrea Thank you so much :) Glad to be friend, much enjoy your great soulful voice, your songs are special great,Respect!!! Sending you best wishes from Germany Hope you're fine?! take care:) Patric
the gig (first) went well, and the (second) gig, was a little scary but we got through it by playing a great second set. :P does that make sense or i sound like gibberish? we will see when's the next one... :)
