Andrew Wilshusen

Whether drumming with avant-garde or Coltrane influenced jazz groups such as trumpeter Eddie Gale or recording his own improvisations, Andrew Wilshusen is always seeking to explore the boundaries of music. His keen ears and fluid coordination make him a drummer whose rhythms, which range from minimalist colorations to polyrhythmic tirades, always perfectly compliment his band mates while propelling them to new heights of their own. His drumming has been referred to as heart-felt, communicative, explosive, and highly imaginative. As a member of CKW Trio, "Andrew's drum set alone pushed the traditional right over the edge as he incorporated a spring from a car's suspension, and what looked to be an industrial, metal lamp shade on a cymbal stand. CKW pushed all boundaries of current day jazz and had the packed house listening intently."

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