Andrew Read

Biografie

Andrew Read is a double bass player based in the Netherlands and the leader of the Andrew Read Trio...

Andrew Read studied double bass at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne (Australia). After leaving the college in 1981, Andrew began to work professionally in the Australian music scene performing and recording with such diverse artists as jazz singer Vince Jones through to pop band Perfect Strangers.

In 1993 Andrew moved to the Netherlands to further his studies in classical double bass at the Conservatorium in Enschede and later with Hans Roelofsen at the Conservatorium in Arnhem. Within a short period after moving to the Netherlands Andrew became established in both the jazz and classical worlds. The daily paper “Tubantia” stated recently that “...since moving to the Netherlands Andrew has become a unmissable link in the Netherlands music world....”.

During his career Andrew has worked as a sideman with international touring artists including among others Phil Woods, Elvis Costello, Toni Braxton, Roland Gift (ex Fine Young Cannibals), and Milt Jackson. 1998 saw the release of his first CD as a leader, “The Andrew Read Trio - Live in de Tor” this was followed in 2000 by “ The Andrew Read Trio - A.2.B” and in 2004 - Winter of my Dreams (featuring Lils Macintosh). In 2010 the Andrew Read trio signed a new recording contract with the Dutch lable Aliud Records, The first release under this new contract is due for release in October 2010. In addition to the Andrew Read Trio, Andrew has performed both live and on CD with various other well known Dutch and German jazz artists.

Discografie

The Andrew Read trio :- J.S.B
Label :- Aliud Records
Year :- 2010
Line up | Andrew Read :- Double Bass | Erik Poorterman :- Drums | Hans Kwakkernaat :- Piano

The Andrew Read trio :- Winter of my dreams
Label :- EA Jazz
Year :- 2004
Line up | Andrew Read :- Double Bass | Erik Poorterman :- Drums | Hans Kwakkernaat :- Piano | Lils Mackintosh :- Vocals | Wouter Kiers :- Tenor Sax

The Andrew Read Trio :- A.2.B
Label :- EA Jazz
Year :- 1999
Line up | Andrew Read :- Double Bass | Erik Poorterman :- Drums | Hans Kwakkernaat :- Piano

The Andrew Read Trio :- Live at the Tor
Label :- EA Jazz
Year :- 1997
Line up | Andrew Read :- Double Bass | Erik Poorterman :- Drums | Gerlando Alfeo :- Piano

Bands

The Andrew Read Trio

Foto's

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