About

Brainy, with a heart.
— Jazz Weekly

Andrew Van Tassel is a jazz saxophonist and composer based in New York City. He leads his own band and maintains an active career as a sideman.

He has performed at venues including Carnegie Hall and Rockwood Music Hall, and has worked with artists ranging from the GRAMMY-nominated Terraza Big Band and Michael Mayo to musicians in rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. His work has been recognized by ASCAP, the International Songwriting Competition, and the 7 Virtual Jazz Club Competition.

Andrew studied at the Manhattan School of Music and New England Conservatory. In addition to performing and composing, he has worked as a guest artist and clinician at universities across the country and most recently served as a lecturer in jazz saxophone at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

A hybrid of traditional and contemporary… plenty of both but all of neither.
— The Jazz Writer

Press

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