The Andy Pizzo Project

Artist Information

Biography

Andy Pizzo is an established trombonist in the Baton Rouge/New Orleans areas who strives to be at his best, no matter what the gig calls for. Whether playing along the Gulf Coast or getting an opportunity to play in New York City, Andy brings the trombone to the forefront of whatever band he is performing with. He performs in several bands of various styles; jazz, funk, latin, rock, blues, classical, etc. What makes his playing unique is when he combines his natural trombone sound with the effects of a series of guitar pedals. He brings this out especially in his own band, "THE ANDY PIZZO PROJECT". Andy does many things within his musical career: leading bands, being a featured soloist, being a studio recording artist, performing as a lead trombone player, being a section trombone player, as a private instrumental tutor, and his day job as a middle school band director. There is a much deeper biography on ANDY PIZZO on his website: www.andypizzo.com and you can also get more on him at www.myspace.com/andypizzo and his band at www.myspace.com/theandypizzoproject.

Instrumentation

Andy Pizzo - Lead Trombone - Lead
Duane Huff - soprano/alto/tenor saxes
Ian Webster - Lead Guitar
Chad Braud - Drums
Myles Weeks - Bass Guitar
Matt Doran - Keyboards

Discography

"Bouncin'" -- O-ZIP Records --

Official Website

http://www.andypizzo.com

Audio

• Blues For Ben
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• Diane
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• Boogie Bus
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• Funk For G.C.
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• Manhattan
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• Bouncin' (With Bean)
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Lyrics

• Boogie Bus
• Diane

Video

Andy Pizzo Video Clip

Photo Gallery

Press

• Review: The Andy Pizzo Project-Bouncin' [+ Show ]
  

  "The mix of live and studio recordings in this CD makes for a good introduction to this jazz-tinged ..."The mix of live and studio recordings in this CD makes for a good introduction to this jazz-tinged funk outfit."
  
  "Like all things funk, the live recordings, captured from a night at SoGo Live, really bring the best out in the music. The extended showcase piece "All Blues" in particular along with the experimental "Why?" mix up this recording to keep it from being the usual funk soundtrack album"
  
  "...barn-burning trombone on the techno-tinged "Just Do It" and the urbane swing of the title track."

Setlist

1. blues for ben
2. boogie bus
3. “bouncin” (with bean)
4. diane
5. manhattan
6. well you needn’t
7. all blues
8. when you’re smiling
9. funk for g.c.
10. welcome
11. why
12. just do it
13. mario’s groove
(this is the album set)

1. Tchfunkta
2. Chameleon
3. Sissy Strut
4. The Chicken
5. Footprints (in 4)
6. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
7. Bop Drop
8. Baronne
9. Nostalgia In Times Square
10. Are You Gonna Go My Way
11. Soul Dream
12. Pick Up The Pieces

1. Funky Miracle
2. Cold Sweat
3. Nothin' But Trouble
4. Pass The Peas
5. Make It Funky/Funky Good Time Medley
6. Red Clay
7. Canteloupe Island
8. Feel Like Funkin' It Up
9. Ain't Nothin' But a Party
10. Frankenstein
11. Listen Here
12. Foxy Lady

Sets are typically an hour long. 2-4 sets.

Basic Requirements

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