Andy Martin (American musician)

Andy Martin is an American jazz trombonist and Los Angeles studio player. He is a member of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band and was the featured soloist with Bill Holman big band for 15 years and has been in Tom Kubis' big band since its inception.[1]

Andy Martin
Andy Martin in March 2012.
Andy Martin in March 2012.
Background information
Born (1960-08-10) August 10, 1960
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Trombonist
Instrument(s)Trombone
Member ofGordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band

Career

In addition to being a top jazz soloist, Martin has played in over 350 major motion pictures, including the trombone solo in the opening credits of Monsters, Inc.and played the trombone solos in the movie La La Land and The Secret Life of Pets.[2] He is also the trombone soloist for the character of Connie in the Pixar film Soul. He has played on television shows such as Family Guy, King of the Hill, Dancing with the Stars, and American Dad!.[3] Martin was the lead trombone on American Idol in seasons one through three. He was initiated as an honorary member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia in 2018 at the National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Discography
  • Leading Off (Resurgent, 1995)
  • Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra (Mons, 1997)
  • The Project with Vic Lewis (Drewbone, 2004)
  • Trombone Titans with Carl Fontana (Drewbone, 2013)

References
  1. 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.
  2. ""LA LA LAND"". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  3. "Andy Martin". USC Thornton School of Music. 2014-11-12. Retrieved 2022-06-23.


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