Duane Andrews (b.
November 30,
1972) is a virtuosic guitarist who melds
traditional Newfoundland
folk music with Manouche
Gypsy Jazz similar to the way that Gypsy
guitarist Django Reinhardt infused Jazz with Gypsy
melody. He performs a melange of
jazz
and
folk music.
Biography
The music of Duane Andrews is the product of a great ear, an
adventurous spirit and a love of music that is beyond category.
Uniting what would seem to be impossible – traditional Newfoundland
music with the Gypsy Jazz of the legendary Django Reinhardt,
Andrews makes it not just work – he makes it soar. The award
winning guitarist, composer, producer and international performer’s
new album, Raindrops, is the best evidence yet of his truly unique
musical vision and is the sound of him, literally, bringing it all
back home.
A native of the island of Newfoundland, off the east coast of
Canada, Duane grew up exposed to the island’s mélange of cultural
influences – a mix of English, French, Irish, Spanish and
Portuguese - and his development as a guitarist reflects that.
After graduating from the Jazz Studies program at St. FXU with
honours, Duane spent several years studying contemporary music
composition at the Conservatoire International de Paris and at the
Conservatoire National de Region in Marseille, France.
It was during his time in France that Reinhardt’s music had a
profound impact on Duane. Upon returning to his home province of
Newfoundland and Labrador he began fusing traditional Newfoundland
music with Reinhardt’s style and his own original compositions.
This work resulted in the 2004 release of his dynamic debut solo
CD, simply titled, Duane Andrews, the 2006 release of the multiple
award winning “Crocus” and his 2008 release “Raindrops” which
features a collaboration with the Atlantic String Quartet.
Awards
- The Scope
- ECMA Awards
- 2009 - Instrumental Album Of The Year
- 2007 Jazz Album of the Year
- 2006 Instrumental Album of the Year
- 2005 Jazz Album of the Year Award
- USA Songwriting Competition
- The Independent Music
Awards
- 2008 Jazz Single and Album Category Nominee
- 2006 Jazz Album Award
- MusicNL
- 2008 Male Artist, Album, SOCAN Songwriter, Jazz Album of the
Year
- 2006 Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year
- 2004 Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year
- 2007, 2004 - Group Of The Year
- 2007, 2005 - Pop Rock Recording Of the Year
- 2007 - Video Of The Year, Fashionable People
- 2006 - Single Of The Year (nomination)
- 2005 - Male Artist Of The Year
- 2004 - Alternative Recording Of The Year
- Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
- 2006 Emerging Artist of the Year
- Mid-Atlantic Song Contest
- 2008 Instrumental Category
Discography
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