Andy Voelker Quartet at The Mad Monkfish

Andy Voelker, tenor saxophone
Kevin Harris, piano
John Lockwood, acoustic bass
Steve Langone, drums

Saxophonist improviser and composer Andy Voelker has been aptly called a ”Lifer” in the world of jazz. His dedication to the roots of jazz, the real time application of past and present jazz styles, and the furthering of jazz as an art form remain Andy’s top priorities. Having grown up on the New Jersey shore surrounded by a family of music lovers, artists, and writers Andy developed early appreciation for what is “good music” and its discernment.

Andy took up the saxophone in grade school band and never looked back. Moving to Boston to attend Berklee College of music, Andy stayed in Boston and continued his education on the bandstand. Andy was a pivotal member of the Matt Murphy’s Music in Brookline having both co-led the weekly jam session and led his own original groups– during the hay day of one of Boston’s most notable music scenes. Presently Andy is playing and recording with Clear Audience–a group he co-leds with his cohorts from the Murphy’s days....

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Andy Voelker, tenor saxophone
Kevin Harris, piano
John Lockwood, acoustic bass
Steve Langone, drums

Saxophonist improviser and composer Andy Voelker has been aptly called a ”Lifer” in the world of jazz. His dedication to the roots of jazz, the real time application of past and present jazz styles, and the furthering of jazz as an art form remain Andy’s top priorities. Having grown up on the New Jersey shore surrounded by a family of music lovers, artists, and writers Andy developed early appreciation for what is “good music” and its discernment.

Andy took up the saxophone in grade school band and never looked back. Moving to Boston to attend Berklee College of music, Andy stayed in Boston and continued his education on the bandstand. Andy was a pivotal member of the Matt Murphy’s Music in Brookline having both co-led the weekly jam session and led his own original groups– during the hay day of one of Boston’s most notable music scenes. Presently Andy is playing and recording with Clear Audience–a group he co-leds with his cohorts from the Murphy’s days.

Andy is hard at work performing at music venues around the greater Boston area bringing his progressive, soulful sound, and thoughtful improvisations to the present day music fans. From his four year residence at Barcelona in Brookline to his current monthly residence with Clear Audience at The Parlour in Providence, RI, Andy stays busy as one of Boston’s staple jazz saxophonists bringing his lyrical voice to a burgeoning Boston jazz audience.

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