ABOUT ANDREW
Based once again in the UK, Andrew Hall spent 35 years in New Orleans performing and recording with all the great local musicians and numerous international stars.
This versatile musician has played with the
legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Dr John, Olympia Brass Band,
George Melly, Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and many leading R&B
musicians playing with Fats Domino’s band.
He presents his fascinating perspective on the
colourful heritage of all aspects of New Orleans and its music in a
lively, entertaining performance featuring a repertoire of great songs,
peppered with amusing anecdotes and recollections.
Andrew’s own band featured at the prestigious
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for three decades and he has
enjoyed the media spotlight over the years, appearing on BBC TV, Good
Morning America, Time magazine and in Japanese-made documentaries on
New Orleans.
With a reputation built on lively performances in
residency, on tour and through appearances at high-profile corporate
events, he went on to perform in several Hollywood blockbusters. His
movie credits include Clint Eastwood’s Tightrope, JFK with Kevin
Costner and working with Sean Penn in All the King's Men.
Andrew Hall is a showman. He is grabbing UK
audiences and still surrounding himself with the best sidemen
available. His stimulating new show works equally well in small,
intimate venues and events and larger concert or festival settings.
You'll get a great show from a seasoned pro.
“Everyone said how fantastic it was to go to an evening that had something different and what a brilliant time they’d had.”
- Pam White, private party
“The music and atmosphere were terrific.”
- LANCÔME-PARIS event
“He had people dancing in the aisles.”
- Savannah Gazette & Journal Record