Andrew Hadro - Baritone Saxophone, Flute
Ben Healy - Piano
Ian Johnson, Alexi David - Bass
Influences
Some jazz (Junior Mance, Fathead Newman, Leo Parker), litttle bit o' Stevie, some mehldau, pinch of maria schneider, titch of chopin, smidgen of sam rivers, Dash of Piazzolla, smear of Ornette, wee bit of middle eastern etc...
A Andrew Hadro was born in Mexico City and spent his childhood in Sao Paulo, moving to the Chicago area in 1991. There, Hadro began his musical studies on the flute and taking up the baritone saxophone soon thereafter. During his high school career Hadro won several Downbeat awards with various ensembles. In the year 2001, Hadro was awarded a scholarship from the Illinois Jazz Educator's Association. He is a recent graduate from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City. Current and past teachers include: Greg Fishman, Roger Rosenberg, Gary Smulyan, Danny Bank, Junior Mance, Tim Price, George Garzone, and Ronnie Cuber.
Mr. Hadro has performed with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Bjorkestra, and performed, recorded several albums, and toured extensively with Chico Hamilton's "Euphoria" Quintet, He is active in the New York scene and involved in several projects including performances with his own band, and currently tours with Junior Mance’s quintet.
"Andrew Hadro floats over the subtle ebb and flows with a dry, wispy clarinet sound." - John McDonough Downbeat Magazine
Hey Andrew, Thanks for the kind words man. You too, I dig your stuff. Oh and thanks for recommending me for that session this week, I appreciate it. How's the camp going? And we should get some actual face to face playing in one of these days.
For his contributions to jazz, "Kenny G should be: (D) Smeared with bacon grease, placed in a cage with three underfed Kodiak grizzly bears, and whatever happens, happens. " ~ Genius Guide to Jazz, January 2004
Thanks for the add... It's so nice to hear someone with such similar musical taste to myself... Love the Radiohead and Billy Harper tracks on your website!!
Great to hear from you. Looks like you're doing just great. Would love to catch up sometime. Hey, would love to play a gig together sometime, too, should the opportunity present itself.
I'm not sure...we kind of slept through the parade and just stayed in the park afterwards all day. I heard them mentioned though, so I know they were there.
Hey Andrew. Hope you are doing OK. Are you playing anywhere soon other than Swing 46? Hard for me to get up there. If so, please let me know. Thanks, Tony
