Andrew DeNicola – Composer & Multi-Instrumentalist

 

 I am a professional musical artist, saxophonist, and storyteller with over 20 years of experience in the music industry. I studied jazz at Berklee College of Music and Queens College, and have performed in big bands, wedding groups, small jazz groups, and beyond. I have released albums of original jazz music, including The Life of an Aquarius, 1 + 9, Brooklyn Standard, and From the Heart. I have also led groups on cruise ships, led my own original projects, and served as the music director for big conferences such as the National Higher Education Teachers Conference. 

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My gift is the ability to tell stories through music, drawing on a unique sound palette. This sound palette uses my instruments, such as the saxophone, flute, and clarinet, along with the piano, by incorporating improvisation and composing new melodies to create original works of music. Improvisation is a key component of creating jazz music, and through that technique, I can come up with new melodies, harmonic chord progressions, and rhythms that can draw on elements of Swing, R&B, Latin, and film music. At this moment, I am looking to take my artistry to new levels and want to showcase my new works beyond the musical sphere, into other artistic groups, and to younger audiences who are seeking new, ambitious jazz music.