Andy Nowak is now regarded as one of the most fluent and lyrical pianist this region has to offer. As well as piano, Andy can be seen on the acoustic folk circuit, playing acoustic guitar and singing with Camilla Johns, and he holds the keyboard chair in the grooving Duval Project led by trumpeter Gary Alesbrook. Andy possesses a great touch on the piano, his natural grasp of rhythm, harmony and timing allows him to play instinctively; to create his own piano voice. His adroit use of space allows him time; and he seemingly never overstretches in his solos, which is a delight.

Andy has played with Jocelyn Brown, Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley, Art Themen, Simon Spillet, Andy Clyndert, Clare Teal and Claire Martin to name a few. He has held jazz piano teaching positions at the prestigious Wells Cathedral School and also at Clifton College, Bristol. His piano trio – the ANt – recorded their debut album entitled Sorrow And The Phoenix in 2016 and launched it in 2017 in an Arts Council supported tour of the South West and London, garnering national critical acclaim for the recording and live performances.

Andy is joined by two superb musicians, Al Swainger on bass and from London Matt Fisher on drums.

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