Hello! Welcome to my Website!
I am very excited to announce that I have finally released my debut CD as a band leader. It features tunes composed by drummers Tito Puente, Bobby Sanabria, Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Francisco Aquabella, Art Blakey, Armando Peraza, Ray Barretto and Chano Pozo. With fresh arrangements by pianist Christian Tumalan and bassist Saul Sierra that feature some of the best percussionist in the Bay Area: Carlos Caro, Sandy Perez, Patricio Angulo, Colin Douglas, John Ulloa and myself.
Buy the debut CD -Drummers Speak, now!
If you are here to learn more about me in hopes of possibly hiring me for a gig, then check out my Bio page.
For those enquiring about private instruction with me, you'll find the answers to the many questions you may have on my teaching page. My contact information for either inquiry is on my contact page.
I'm also on myspace, please visit me and become a cyber friend.
Thanks for visiting!
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In 2007 I formed the latin Jazz band The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel. It is comprised of some of the best musicians the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. Ranging in size from a trio to an eleven piece ensemble and versatile enough to perform quietly in a restaurant or exciting enough to keep a thousand people dancing at a festival. Regardless of the scenario you find the ACJC performing in, the music and the experience will always be of the highest quality. The group is capable of tailoring its performance to fit your needs. For booking, see my Contact page. |
 
I recently had the pleasure of recording a live performance with The Eric Muhler Quartet. The evening's music will be released in a CD. Currently in the mixing phase, the CD will be released soon. Featuring the original compositions of pianist Eric Muhler along with the bass playing of Michael Wilcox and the Tenor/Soprano sax playing of Sheldon Brown, the evening's performance was very successful and the music captured for the recording should prove that. Check back for more info concerning the release date of the CD. Photos by Rachel Bleckman |
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Brian Andres at SF Carnaval 08
I will once again be performing the Guira at SF CARNAVAL with NYC Bachata artists Frankely and Bautista. The times of the sets are TBA but the gig is THIS Saturday (May 24th) in the afternoon for sure. The band will include Carne Cruda's Camilo Landau on guitar and Ted Strong on bongo along with grammy nominated producer Greg Landau on guitar as well as others.
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The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel at the Sonoma Wine and Song Festival!
Wine & Song Around the Plaza
Saturday May 24 & Sunday May 25
2-5pm
Featuring the Perfect Pairing of Music & Wine
with the Bay Area's finest musicians & Sonoma Valley's finest wines!
Leave your car at home & get a taste of the best Sonoma Valley has to offer, with over ten local wineries represented daily, all in a short stroll around historic Sonoma Plaza.
We'll be performing Sunday May 25 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM for dancers and listeners alike.
The lineup for the performance is:
Brian Andres Drumset
Patricio Angulo Conga/Timbal
Carlos Caro Conga/Timbal/Bongo
Christian Tumalan Piano
Felipe Pumarada Bass
Darren Smith Alto/Tenor Sax/Flute
Joe Rodriquez Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Jaime Dubberly Trombone
Gloria Amaral Vocals
Nikki O'Shaughnessy Vocals
Hope to see you there!
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Thanks to all who came out and saw The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel make
our debut at Jazz at Pearls nightclub in the infamous North Beach
neighborhood of San Francisco on Thursday May 15. We had a great time
and I hope we're back there sooner than later. You should definitely
visit Pearls and checkout the best in Bay Area Jazz. www.jazzatpearls.com
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On Wednesday Dec 19th Brian had the privilege of performing with legendary guitarist Mike Stern. In town to perform at the newly opened jazz club Yoshi's in San Francisco with his quartet, Mike Stern took the time to hold a clinic at B Street Music in San Mateo, sponsored by Yamaha Musical instruments. Along with bassist Jeff Chambers, Brian performed with Mike during the clinic. |
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CD Release Party!
On Saturday Dec 15, Brian Andres The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel, performed for their Cd release party for Drummers Speak at La Pena Cultural Center in Berkeley.
The line up for the evening was:
Carlos Caro: percussion
Patricio Angulo: percussion
John Ulloa: percussion
Saul Sierra: bass
Christian Tumalan: piano
Erik Jekabson: trumpet/flugelhorn
Darren Smith: sax/flute
Jaime Dubberly: trombone
Nikki O'Shaughnessy: vocals
Brian Andres: drumset
It was a stellar lineup, and all who attended agreed it was a smokin' show!
Also, on Sunday Dec 9 at 2:00 Brian Andres was on KCSM 91.1 for Chuy Varela's Latin Jazz program.
They chatted about the band, the gig, and played the CD. Thanks to those who tuned in.
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