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Andy McKee

Part-time Associate Teaching Professor

Email
mckeea@newschool.edu

Office Location
A - 66 West 12th Street

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Andy McKee

Profile

Two-time Grammy nominee for work with the Mingus Big Band. Also held the bass chair with Philly Joe Jones ‘Le Grand Prix’, Chet Baker, Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, and Michel Petrucciani Group and musical director of the Mingus Big Band and the Mingus Orchestra. Mr. McKee has toured / recorded with Johnny Hartman, Jaki Byard, Hank Jones, Don Cherry, Steve Grossman, Clifford Jordan, Andrew Hill, Charlie Rouse, Archie Shepp, and others. Leader efforts include Andy McKee & NEXT, Sound Roots (Mapleshade 04432) and andy mckee // one world (CAP 965) featuring Idris Muhammad. Director of New School University’s Mingus Ensemble and clinician at conservatories and workshops worldwide.

 

Recent Publications

Author of "Jazz Bass On Top", a bass method book, and "101 Upright Bass Tips" both published by the Hal Leonard Corporation.

Current Courses

Future Courses

  • Lessons 1000
    JLES 1000 - Spring 2027
  • Lessons 2000/3000: 4
    JLES 3004 - Spring 2027
  • Lessons 2000/3000: 8
    JLES 3008 - Spring 2027
  • Improvisation Ensemble
    JPER 4500 - Spring 2027
  • Roy Hargrove Ensemble
    JPER 5109 - Spring 2027

Past Courses

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