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Body and Soul
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Body and Soul
Released: Dec 3, 2008
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General Info

  • Genre: Fusion / Jazz / J-POP

    Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

    Profile Views: 15664

    Last Login: 8/5/2010

    Member Since 12/15/2005

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    One day I hope my playing, direction, and social interactions will be all congruent with my deepest thoughts; a one-self, not different layers of an onion, but a grey scale, with no definitive levels. I value passion, honesty, and creativity in those I meet. .. FOR LESSONS OR BOOKING INFO, SIMPLY EMAIL ANDREW ON THIS PROFILE OR at ugetsu96@hotmail.com!!! .. Andrew Kirk, 28, 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 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, hip-hop, rock, pop, reggae, R&B, soca, and newgrass; his versatility and unique voice on his intrument make him an in demand drummer. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Members

    I am on all of the recordings above ..Bands: .. On Body and Soul (2008): Andy Bianco (guitar), Tony DePaolis (bass), Andrew Kirk (drums) .. On Breath (2007): Andy Bianco (guitar), Tony Depaolis (bass), Jacob Yoffee (sax), Andrew Kirk (drums) .. On Mustard (2005): Colter Harper (guitar), Andrew Kirk (drums) .. On the Dave Pope Quartet, On Green Dolphin Street (2004): Dave Pope(saxophone), Adam Hopkins (bass), Sam Wilson (guitar), Andrew Kirk(drums). .. On She Said (2008): Elephant Minor is Todd Binder (vocals, guitar), Issac Slutzky (keys), Steve Norfleet (saxophones), Travis Marshall (bass), Andrew Kirk (drums). .. .... .. .. .. .. ................

  • Influences

    First of all, anybody I've ever heard on any instrument, in any genre of music affects my playing in one way or another. That said.... .. Jazz Drummers: Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Jack Dejohnette, Brian Blade, Jorge Rossy, Kendrick Scott, Ronald Bruner Jr., Terreon Gully, Eric Harland, Bill Stewart, Zack Dazinger, Keith Carlock, Gregory Hutchinson, Antonio Sanchez, Nasheet Waits.... .. Jazz Composers: Wayne Shorter, Stefon Harris, Terrance Blanchard, McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton, John Coltrane, Brian Blade, John Cowherd, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Turner, Joshua Redman, Fred Hersh, Pat Metheny, Avishai Cohen, Miguel Zenon, David Sanchez, Kenny Garrett, Lionel Loueke, Keith Jarrett

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    this is for your mind to make...

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  • TARBOOL

    friendship is sacred …
    thanks for sharing it with us !
    come to Paris
    ANYTIME !
     

    2 years ago
  • Andrew Kirk

    Hello Andrew Kirk, my name is Andrew Kirk and i also started playing the drums at the age of 12.

    2 years ago
  • Cyber Mixing Studio

    Happy New Year from www.cybermixingstudio.com !!! 2010 is going to be the year for us!!! I can feel it!

    2 years ago
  • Carolyn Perteete

    HI ANDY!!!!!!!!

    2 years ago
  • Sam Wilson

    Andrew! great to hear from you man. i just listened to our green dolphin st.  man, that is some good shit! hope to see you soon bro

    2 years ago
  • Pascal (++ 110 000 visi…

    Bonjour Andrew
    Thanks for the friendly add
    Like your good energy in your
    music
    Best wishes from France
    Pascal

    2 years ago
  • Jonathan Seal

    heyy man go check out "no greater love" see if you like it.
    myspace.com/bearthesescars

    2 years ago
  • Adam Hopkins

    thanks, buddy! we've really got to figure a way to play this summer. i'm keeping my eyes and ears open. talk soon, i hope.

    2 years ago
  • The Word Brown

    Thanks to Myspace the last 2 songs from the album were added. "All night" is a 15 minute jam.

    2 years ago
  • Janelle Burdell

    Thank you! Always a pleasure to meet another drummer from da' Burgh! Def look forward to hanging sometime.

    2 years ago
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