Bret Andrew

I believe that people on this planet have only just scratched the surface of what is possible with drums and music and I intend to help scratch it a little more.:)..................................................... ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ....................................................Instrume nts: congas, djembe, guitar, cajon, bells, shekere, caxixi, kanjira, voice, tables, water, clave....................................................... ............................................................ ............................................................ .......................Education: Daud Makauba- 4 years studying world rhythms and concepts... Doc Gibbs- 2 years studying commercial percussion styles... Chuckie Joseph- 5 years studying world rhythms and concepts... Bobby Crowder- 5 years studying African rhythms and concepts, attained the level of masterdrummer............................................... ............................................................ ............................................................ ..................Professional collaborations with: Khan Jamal, Byard Lancaster, Matt Davis, La Troupe Makandal, Frisner Augustine, Elliott Levin, Sun Ra Arkestra, Knoel Scott, Marshall Allen, Michael Ray, Charlie Ellerbe, Moses Livingston and the Ragamuffins, Bobby Zankel, Skip Burton, Chuck Joseph, Rick Iannacone, Jon Swana....................................................... ............................................................ ............................................................ ........Performances: The Today Show, Great Adventure, Zanzibar Blue, Odunde Festival, Yogasphere, Theatre of the Living Arts, The Trocadero, The African American Museum, The Painted Bride, Temple University, University of the Arts, Warmdaddy's, B.B. King's...................................................... ............................................................ ............................................................ ................Recordings with: Khan Jamal, Byard Lancaster, Alfie Pollitt, Keno Speller, Matt Davis....................................................... ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ................................Discography: Swimming Through Air[2004]- Bongobop(independent release), Soul Unity[2006] - Thunderbird Service(Heavenly Sweetness/ released in France and Japan), Spirit Jazz[2007] - Thunderbird Service(Heavenly Sweetness/ released in France and Japan), Old and New Songs[2008] – Bret Andrew(independent release).................................................... ............................................................ ............................................................ ......Teaching experience: Pennwood West Elementary School, Aldan Magnet School, Bell Avenue Elementary School, The Gladwyne Montesouri School, 10 years of private lessons..................................................... ............................................................ ............................................................ ...................................Music for Dance: Temple University, University of the Arts, Calvary Church, Master Jay Moves studio, Community Education Center...Current Employers: Temple University, The CHI Movement Arts Center, Drexel University.................................................. ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ................................................RECOMMENDATI ONS: -Good honest reading(poetry/prose): http://marioncohen.com/.......................... -If you are looking for a quality recording studio run by good people, check this link: [email protected]/ ............................................................ ....Powerful, heartfelt dancing can be found here: http://www.myspace.com/kunyanglin