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
I am now back from my five months at sea and have relocated to my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA! My time in the Caribbean was wonderful and I am looking forward to what the next months will bring!
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Andrew Kirk, 27, 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 also 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, rock, pop, reggae, R&B, soca, hip-hop, and newgrass; his versatility and unique voice on his intrument make him an in demand drummer.
Yeah AK ! Thanks for reachin' out to stay in touch. Thanks for the kind words ! I've been keeping up with you via cyber space. I knew you moved back to the 'Burg. May your Gigs be plentiful and Killn'. Keep up the "Organized Chatter" ! Thats Drum talk for playin' under the skin of the music, and lashing out with your controlled fury when appropiate. I've always loved and appreciated your playing.
Seriendipitty Entertainment Presents "Gene Stovall Live at the Shadow Lounge 3.2" on Friday, February 20, 2009. This will be Seriendipitty's final event and Stovall's last concert at Shadow Lounge as a Pittsburgh resident. DJ's SMI, Selecta, Huggy, and Phil Da Bass will spin handpicked party favorites before and after the concert, in honor of Stovall's birthday. Doors open at 9pm. Stovall performs from 10pm to 11:30pm. The birthday bash begins immediately after the show.$10 cover.
I'm glad that I had the honour to get one of those CD's from you! I love the cover by the way...Great moment give us great memories!! :-) Maybe one day...
