Austin Jazz Society Proudly Present The Andre Hayward Quartet at Monks Jazz Club

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Andre Hayward Quartet! This is a continuation of the MidWeek at Monks series that is a collaboration of the Austin Jazz Society and Monks Jazz Club.

Andre Hayward is a trombone player based in Austin, Texas. His sound and clarity are reminiscent of the late J.J. Johnson. Born in Houston in 1973, Hayward’s first exposure to music was through his parents, Melvin and Barbara Hayward. He began playing trombone and tuba at the age of 11. He attended HSPVA, and continued to hone his skills with Houston’s legendary educator Conrad O...

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Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Andre Hayward Quartet! This is a continuation of the MidWeek at Monks series that is a collaboration of the Austin Jazz Society and Monks Jazz Club.

Andre Hayward is a trombone player based in Austin, Texas. His sound and clarity are reminiscent of the late J.J. Johnson. Born in Houston in 1973, Hayward’s first exposure to music was through his parents, Melvin and Barbara Hayward. He began playing trombone and tuba at the age of 11. He attended HSPVA, and continued to hone his skills with Houston’s legendary educator Conrad O. Johnson. He has recorded or performed with Betty Carter, Joe Williams, John Lewis, Kirk Whalum, The Duke Ellington Orchestra and many others. Hayward toured as lead trombonist with The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra.

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