Music
Andy is a bass player, singer, and occasional guitarist. He regularly plays with various outfits in New Orleans, where he currently lives.
Here are some records that Andy has played on. Click to give a listen...
Selected Records
Writing on Music
October 13, 2020
Transcription: Opening Chorus of Johnny Hodges “On The Sunny Side of the Street”
Here’s the opening chorus of Johnny Hodges’ soulful and commanding “Sunny Side of the Street” from Duke Ellington’s 1963 The Great Paris Concert record. This song, which often leans toward sweetness and sentimentality, is anything but either of those in this recording. I also love how he really sets up space for the backbeat here […]
October 1, 2020
Transcription: A Chorus from Arvell Shaw’s bass in Velma Middleton / Louis Armstrong’s “Honeysuckle Rose”
Here’s a chorus of Velma Middleton & Louis Armstrong’s Honeysuckle Rose as played by the great Arvell Shaw in 1955. Arvell played with Louis from the late 40’s and through the 50’s – during the iconic All Star Band era, and he is a big part of that band’s powerful, buoyant drive. What a great […]
March 23, 2020
Transcription: Singin’ The Blues by Bix Beiderbecke | Intro & Frankie T’s 1st Chorus
When the first chorus isn’t even the melody of the tune but could speak for itself, it’s worth digging into. When a chorus stays in your head for years, it’s worth digging into. Here’s part of the intro plus Frankie Trumbauer’s iconic first chorus of “Singin’ The Blues”, recorded in 1927.