Andy Martin (American musician)

Andy Martin
Martin in March 2012.
Martin in March 2012.
Background information
Birth nameAndrew Morgan Martin
Born (1960-08-10) August 10, 1960 (age 64)
Provo, Utah U.S.[1]
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Jazz Musician, Studio Musician, Educator, Clinician and composer/arranger.
Instrument(s)Trombone, Bass Trombone and euphonium
Spouse
Angela Thielen
(div. 2008)
Maria Vilchis
(m. 2019)

Andy Martin is an American jazz trombonist and Los Angeles studio player. He has recorded 12 albums as a leader or co-leader highlighted by the widely acclaimed record with the Metropole Orchestra. He is a member of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band[2] and was the featured soloist with Bill Holman big band for 15 years. Martin is also a member of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra led by Chris Walden, and has been in Tom Kubis' big band since its inception. Andy has recorded and toured with many renowned artists such as Poncho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Quincy Jones, Michael Buble, John Legend, David Foster, Earth Wind and Fire, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Cold Play, Metallica, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban, and The Who.[3]

  1. ^ "Andy Martin - Official Facebook Page - About". facebook.com.
  2. ^ "Happy 25th Birthday, Big Phat Band! The Big Phat Band's first national TV appearance. 2/25/2002. "Mueva Los Huesos"". facebook.com.
  3. ^ Navarro, Mireya (2005-03-09). "The Definition of 'Phat': Big Band With Young Fans". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-06-23.