Emily Andros

Member Since: 2021 | Location: Miami | Page Views: 797

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About Me

Web programmer that LOVES JAZZ!

My dad used to have speakers all over our 48 room house in Lincoln, NE and HE loved Jazz so I grew up hearing all the greats and often hearing them live. I have a list too long to put here but it included Count Basie and his orchestra (at my dad's house for a party) and Arturo Sanduvol with Doc Severenson, Duke Ellingon, Manayd Ferguson, Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson and one of my faves, Monte Alexander who I first saw at the Gibson Jazz Fest in Denver. Sergio Mendez and Brazil 66 also played in LIncoln at one of my dad's parties. I was so lucky/blessed. Who can say all that? So I grew up loving Jazz eventhough I grew up in the Rock era of the 60's and 70's. I was also exposed to Broadway in a way that NO kids from Lincoln ever got to see - my first show was Pearlie with Cleavon LIttle as Perlieand Melba Moore as Lutiebell in 1970 if that gives you a hint as to how old I am. Please listen to my music - it may not be perfect but I don't think it's bad and it's full to the brim with LOVE: https://youtube.com/playlist? list=PLxY_veHv_0zU2IlKmivgRgUDza3NHfLLk&si=T7pV6ib4Jhpw9Yrc

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Favorite Musicians / Bands

Charlie Parker

Horizons Jazz Orchestra

My Jazz Story

I love jazz because... it's really such incredible music. What's not to love? I was first exposed to jazz...My dad used to have speakers in every room of the house and each morning he'd blast Oscar Peterson and Duke Ellington around the house to wake us all up. I met Oscar Peterson and Sergio Mendez and Mel Torme and Frank Sinatra and Steve and Eddie Gourmet and on and on...and then I've SEEN everyone - I met Monte Alexander, George Benson and Al Jerreau at the Blue Note in NYC (great story btw) and also met Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson and Sergio Mendez and Brazil 65.......so many - too many to list. The best show I ever attended was...The Gibson Jazz Festival in Denver Colorado is where I first saw Monte Alexander. The first jazz record I bought was...I hate to admit it but I don't think I can remember that far back! My advice to new listeners...LISTEN TO IT as you will hear the roots of all music in Jazz Give Jazz a chance if you haven't ever sat down to listen to it. Start with older Jazz and work your way up.