****I will be leaving Charlottesville May 26th, heading up to Pittsburgh...then it's off on another cruise gig, playing in the Jazz trio on the Carnival Glory from June 7th-Mid October. I hope to see as many people as I can before I ship out!****
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Andrew Kirk, 26, originally from Pittsburgh P.A., started playing the drums at the age of 12. His style originated in rock bands, and moved into jazz after attending the Mellon Jazz Festival student clinics where he met his future teacher and mentor, the great Roger Humphries, the drummer from Horace Silver’s groups that recorded “Song for My Father†and “Cape Verdean Bluesâ€.
His style changed as he learned jazz in the clubs by going to jam sessions led by the Pittsburgh jazz scene’s established guard. Andrew then attended James Madison University and after 2 years on the football team, joined the Jazz Ensemble lead by Chuck Dotas.
He got his first regular gigging experience during his time in college in bands lead by saxophone professor and innovator Dave Pope, and various student ensembles.
Andrew now resides in Charlottesville, VA, and is an active participant in the Charlottesville, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore music scenes. Playing in bands ranging from rock, to latin, bluegrass, hip-hop, and jazz, his versatility and unique voice on his intrument make him an in demand drummer.
