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  • Andy McKee

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    mckeea@newschool.edu

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    Andy McKee

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    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.

     

    Professional Affiliation

    Member of Local 802 AFM (http://www.local802afm.org/)
    Member of ASCAP (www.ascap.com)
    Member of ASTA (www.astastrings.org)

    Recent Publications

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

    Future Courses

    Lessons 1000
    JLES 1000, Fall 2025

    Roy Hargrove Ensemble
    JPER 5109, Spring 2026

    Past Courses

    Mingus Ensemble
    JPER 4580, Spring 2025

    Roy Hargrove Ensemble
    JPER 5109, Spring 2025

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