On Breath: Andy Bianco (guitar), Tony Depaolis (bass), Jacob Yoffee (sax), Andrew Kirk (drums)
On She Said: Elephant Minor is *Todd-Vocals, *Issac Slutzky-Keys, *Steve Norfleet Saxophones, *Travis- Bass, *Andrew Kirk-Drums.
On the Dave Pope Quartet: *Dave Pope-Saxophone, *Adam Hopkins-Bass, *Sam Wilson-Guitar, *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 will be leaving Charlottesville May 26th, heading up to Pittsburgh...then it's off on another cruise gig, playing in the Jazz trio on the Carnival Glory from June 7th-Mid October. I hope to see as many people as I can before I ship out!****
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Andrew Kirk, 26, 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.
Andrew now resides in Charlottesville, VA, and is an active participant in the Charlottesville, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore music scenes. Playing in bands ranging from rock, to latin, bluegrass, hip-hop, and jazz, his versatility and unique voice on his intrument make him an in demand drummer.
Dude, it was awesome meeting and hanging with you and Joe! Good luck on the remainder of your journeys for the cruise gig--not that you guys need it--each of you are f*n awesome :) Don't be a stranger!
Your new photo has a serious Fresh Sound New Talent vibe(hint...Jordi Pujol...hint....I don't care about anyone stealing my shit...I doubt Tony cares either...It will make us write better).....dig?
you gonna crash at my place after that 18th gig at the 13th floor? remind me about it and im going to surely check you out there. be warned the load-in is a pain, but the view is amazing! we'll talk soon about life at sea...good to see you are playing a lot.
can't wait til you come back. no one else eats pie sundaes with me. its a lonely lonely thing for a boy to do all by himself. remind me when you're coming to twins and i'll try my best to check it out.
