Description:
Andy Nevala last performed in Boise at the 2003 Gene Harris Jazz Festival and at the Morrison Center in 2004 with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. He has toured Canada, Europe, Japan, South America, and has performed in every state in the US except Alaska and Hawaii.
A former member of the Rebecca Scott Decision, The Rhythm Mob, and the Rocci Johnson Band, he moved to Colorado in 1997 after graduating from BSU to pursue graduate studies in music. He completed a Master of Music in Theory and Composition from UNC in 2000, and is currently completing a Doctorate in Jazz Piano Performance from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Andy has been recognized by Downbeat magazine on 9 different occasions, winning Downbeat Music Awards for composition (2002), arranging (2003), and performing/directing (2000, 2000, 2002) to name a few.
He currently tours with guitarist Eddie Turner, nominated in the 2006 Blues Music Awards as "Best New Artist", as well as touring with his own group, the Andy Nevala Quartet.
His newest CD, "Alone Together", is due out in June, and is on the Capri Label.

Please check out his myspace page for more info:
http://www.myspace.com/andynevala

Personal Web Page: www.andynevala.com

Hometown:
Mountain Home

Band Members:
Andy Nevala - Piano
Mike Marlier - Drums
Matt Spencer - Bass
Bijoux Barbosa - Bass
Victor Nieves - Percussion

Links:

• Andy Nevala website

Songs:

• Caravan
• Autumn Leaves
• Oliloqui Valley