Keith Andrew - Keith Andrew

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:49
Size: 121,2 MB
Art: Front

(6:21)  1. Samasama
(6:45)  2. Pookie's Groove
(6:24)  3. Broken Bone
(6:18)  4. Extreme
(5:53)  5. Sonoma Home
(4:29)  6. You're the One for Me
(6:20)  7. Always With Me
(4:35)  8. In This
(5:41)  9. Nutty Blues

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Keith began playing guitar at 10 years old. As a teenager he moved with his family to the San Francisco Bay Area where he was exposed to the rich and diverse SF music scene. His passion and desire for further knowledge led him to Los Angeles where he had the opportunity to study with some of the world's greatest jazz and contemporary guitarists such as: Robin Ford, Joe Pass, Buzz Fieten, Scott Henderson and Joe Diorio. While attending college in Los Angeles, Keith was a featured soloist with the Chaffey College Jazz Ensemble, earning several awards for outstanding musicianship from the National Association of Jazz Educators. He later went on to attend the world-renowned Guitar Institute of Technology. Graduating at the top of his class, he subsequently joined the faculty as a staff instructor. Shortly after graduating from the Guitar Institute, Keith teamed with Keyboardist and Composer Morris Beeks. Shortly thereafter, the duo formed the Jazz/R&B band Himalaya. The Himalaya sound was soon defined by Keith's unique compositions, soon making it one of the most popular and dynamic groups on the L.A. circuit.

Himalaya released their debut album "Friend to Friend" which received national airplay. Shortly thereafter, they embarked on a nationwide tour with notable appearances at the Santa Barbara Jazz Festival as well as major nightclubs and Venues in New York, Washington D. C., Memphis and San Diego. Now residing in the San Francisco Bay Area, Keith Andrew has found his true creative voice. Inspired by the diverse multicultural musical mix found in the San Francisco scene, his style has gravitated toward a World Jazz Fusion Style. His taste for world music was also inspired by performing at some of the top bay area venues with the popular South African band "Zulu Spear". It was with that band the he teamed up with 2 excellent musicians from Austin Texas. Multi-instrumentalists and Producers, Cecil (P-Nut) Daniels and Carlton Lowe have been at the core of many of Keith's SF based recording and live performance projects. The have also formed the popular groups: "Sound Minds" and "P-Nut and The Apocalypse". Bio ~ http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7149232&style=music

Keith Andrew

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Keith Andrew - Adventurous Soul

Styles: Guitar Jazz, Fusion
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:18
Size: 129,9 MB
Art: Front

(3:48)  1. Work to Do
(4:48)  2. Adventurous Soul
(4:11)  3. Love You More
(4:04)  4. Milk Shake
(4:52)  5. Samba Dulce
(4:03)  6. All About Love
(5:13)  7. Namaste Dance
(4:32)  8. Crunch Time
(3:42)  9. Hallie's Day
(4:12) 10. 6Am
(4:22) 11. Pass the Peas
(4:21) 12. Everyday
(4:04) 13. Dreamy Wing

Guitarist Keith Andrew popped on to my radar screen with his 2011 release Blue Funky Blue. There, he demonstrated strong, competent skills, a really cool guitar touch, and a firm hold on the very concept of smooth. Here with his latest endeavor called Adventurous Soul, he again treats us to a hefty dose of that smooth and a lot of catchy melodies and hooks. Joined here by saxman Eric Marienthal, the lovely saxtress Jessy J, the classy trumpeter/vocalist Johnny Britt, keys guru Jeff Lorber, and fellow guitarist/co-producer Nils who also wrote or co-wrote a few of these solid tracks and the late great drummer Ricky Lawson, Andrew surely started off with the idea of making this a high-flying project.

Kicking it off with one of only two covers offered on the album, The Isley Brothers’ “Work to Do,” Andrew does the tune justice and sets the tone for the remainder of the album, which includes such melodic offerings as the suave “Love You More,” the catchy mid-tempo “Milk Shake” featuring Marienthal and Lawson, the light and cozy island-flavored “Samba Dulce,” and a funky up-tempo groove called “All About Love” with vocals from the guitarist himself. Providing even more gusto than that track is the high kickin’ “Namaste Dance Mix,” again featuring vocals from Andrew. The guitarist closes the album with a nice and easy groove called “Dreamy Wing,” carrying a sort of riding-off-into-the-sunset, see-you-next-time vibe with Johnny Britt doing the honors on trumpet and flugelhorn. Nice way to tie it all up.All in all, Adventurous Soul has many bright spots and, if you enjoy Andrew’s effective and laid-back way of groovin’, you’ll definitely enjoy this one. ~ Ronald Jackson http://www.thesmoothjazzride.com/keith-andrew-adventurous-soul/

Adventurous Soul

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Keith Andrew - Blue Funky Blue

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:17
Size: 126.6 MB
Styles: Guitar jazz
Year: 2011
Art: Front

[4:22] 1. Pookies Groove (Feat. Marcus Anderson & Nate Ginsberg)
[4:29] 2. Bayon (Feat. Marcus Anderson & Nate Ginsberg)
[5:46] 3. Blue Funky Blue (Feat. Nate Ginsberg)
[4:36] 4. Who Dat, Where You At (Feat. Nate Ginsberg)
[4:19] 5. Bubblefunk (Feat. Marcus Anderson)
[4:11] 6. Samasama
[4:27] 7. Sherpadance (Feat. Rob Tardik)
[4:05] 8. Fertile Crescent (Feat. Nate Ginsberg)
[3:20] 9. Little Sierra (Feat. Mingo Lewis)
[3:21] 10. Howl Mountain
[5:12] 11. Middle Of The Night (Feat. Mingo Lewis)
[2:39] 12. Makes Me Wonder
[2:47] 13. Who Dat, Said Who Dat (Feat. Nate Ginsberg)
[1:36] 14. New Way

Guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist Keith Andrew brings us a funky, saucy, and smooth offering that is diverse, melodic, and loaded with swagger. This release, Blue Funky Blue, which also features saxman Marcus Anderson and guitarist Rob Tardik on select tracks, boasts a delightful blend of contemporary jazz, fusion, blues, funk, and touches of World, a recipe not unfamiliar to Andrew.

On Blue Funky Blue, you’ll find yourself in the familiar settings of contemporary jazz (e.g., “Pookies Groove”), blues (title track), and funk (“Who Dat, Where You At?”) only to witness a slight detour into exotic areas of World (“Fertile Crescent,” “Sherpadance”) and great fusion (“Little Sierra,” “Makes Me Wonder,” “New Way”). You’ll also find tracks that just do their own thing, defying categorization or pigeonholing (e.g., “Howl Mountain” and the raspy “In the Middle of the Night,” which play with fusion, blues, and rock, as well). The outrageously swinging uptempo bluesy “Who Dat, Said Who Dat?” showcases Andrew’s ability to fire off lightning riffs and directs the spotlight toward the nimble fingers of keyboardist Nate Ginsberg, as well. This piece is jazz/blues on steroids, so hold on to your hats for the ride. Impressive showing of skill for sure.

To say this album is full of emotion and creativity is an understatement. This had to be a true experience for all who participated in the making of this project. I personally wouldn’t say that Blue Funky Blue is as comprehensively bluesy and funky as its title might suggest, but if you want creativity, diversity, and totally impressive musicianship, open this door. You’ll find that you’re in the right place. ~Randy Jackson

Blue Funky Blue

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