Andrew Beals
Saxophonist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer and Arranger
Professional Experience, Performing
Ongoing Jazz group performing original compositions and arrangements across the northeastern U.S., Chicago, and St. Louis, Germany and Japan. (see attached comprehensive lists of national and international venues),
January 2011-Present
Joined John Farnsworth’s Quintet; featuring pianists Harold Mabern and Mike LeDonne, bassist Duane Burno, drummers, Joe Strasser and Joe Farnsworth. Performing every Monday at the award winning Jazz Club “Smoke”
March 2003-Present
Performances with the Neal Smith Quartet, Quintet and Sextet featuring artists such as Mulgrew Miller, Cyrus Chestnut, Billy Pierce, Steve Nelson, David Williams, Eric Reed, Mark Whitfield, Xavier Davis, Vincent Gardner, Abraham Burton, David Hazeltine and Dezron Douglas.
June 1989- present
Freelance performances specializing in private events, wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, private parties and country club dances
October 2001- August 2007
Performances with legendary Jazz drummer Mickey Roker at Ortliebs Jazzhaus Philadelphia, PA.
December 1993- May 2011
Melvin Sparks Blues Band
Numerous clubs, concerts, and festival engagements. Jazz Foundation performances.
Toured Morocco, Africa.
July 1988
The Lionel Hampton Orchestra, NY, NY.
Toured with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; including The Chicago Jazz Festival.
1988
Elias Associates
In-house instrumentalist for various television commercials; including Making of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Calendar.
February 1986- August 2001
Brother Jack McDuff and The Heatin’ System, NY, NY.
Featured Soloist, toured North America, Caribbean, and Europe extensively.
Contributing Arranger and Featured Soloist on Jack McDuff’s last six Concord CD releases
Winter and Spring 1984
Performed with Dave Brubeck alumnus, Joe Morello.
July 1983
Performed at the Umbria Jazz Festival with George Coleman; Jimmy Cobb; Paul Jeffery, and Harold Mabern.
1982
Performed at Symphony Space with Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Walter Davis Jr., Curtis Fuller, and The Lionel Hampton saxophone section under the direction of Paul Jeffery.
Click here for link to PDF of resume
Saxophonist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer and Arranger
Professional Experience, Performing
Ongoing Jazz group performing original compositions and arrangements across the northeastern U.S., Chicago, and St. Louis, Germany and Japan. (see attached comprehensive lists of national and international venues),
January 2011-Present
Joined John Farnsworth’s Quintet; featuring pianists Harold Mabern and Mike LeDonne, bassist Duane Burno, drummers, Joe Strasser and Joe Farnsworth. Performing every Monday at the award winning Jazz Club “Smoke”
March 2003-Present
Performances with the Neal Smith Quartet, Quintet and Sextet featuring artists such as Mulgrew Miller, Cyrus Chestnut, Billy Pierce, Steve Nelson, David Williams, Eric Reed, Mark Whitfield, Xavier Davis, Vincent Gardner, Abraham Burton, David Hazeltine and Dezron Douglas.
June 1989- present
Freelance performances specializing in private events, wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, private parties and country club dances
October 2001- August 2007
Performances with legendary Jazz drummer Mickey Roker at Ortliebs Jazzhaus Philadelphia, PA.
December 1993- May 2011
Melvin Sparks Blues Band
Numerous clubs, concerts, and festival engagements. Jazz Foundation performances.
Toured Morocco, Africa.
July 1988
The Lionel Hampton Orchestra, NY, NY.
Toured with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; including The Chicago Jazz Festival.
1988
Elias Associates
In-house instrumentalist for various television commercials; including Making of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Calendar.
February 1986- August 2001
Brother Jack McDuff and The Heatin’ System, NY, NY.
Featured Soloist, toured North America, Caribbean, and Europe extensively.
Contributing Arranger and Featured Soloist on Jack McDuff’s last six Concord CD releases
Winter and Spring 1984
Performed with Dave Brubeck alumnus, Joe Morello.
July 1983
Performed at the Umbria Jazz Festival with George Coleman; Jimmy Cobb; Paul Jeffery, and Harold Mabern.
1982
Performed at Symphony Space with Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Walter Davis Jr., Curtis Fuller, and The Lionel Hampton saxophone section under the direction of Paul Jeffery.
Click here for link to PDF of resume