Andres Boiarsky
Andres Boiarsky was born in Buenos Aries, Argentina, where he began
music lessons as a young child. He began to take an interest in jazz in
1972 after being taken to Duke Ellington concert in Buenos Aries, and
later saw Dizzy Gillespie, who became the basic reason for him to study
jazz.
He is thoroughly grounded in the classics, with a conservatory
education in Argentina and at the Royal College of Music in England.
After his Royal College studies he returned home to Argentina, and made
numerous forays to New York City to absorb music from the jazz artists
performing there. Boiarsky made New York his permanent residence in the
mid 80's and established himself well. From 1989 to 1993 he served as
musical director for Lionel Hampton's band, and since 1993 has been in
Paquito D'Rivera's United Nation Orchestra and performing solo as well
as some tours around the world with small groups.
Recommended recordings: | "Free
Wheelin'" With Claudio Roditi | Reservoir RSR CD 136 |
| "Samba -
Manhattan Style" With Claudio Roditi | Reservoir RSR CD 139 |
| "Double
Standards" With Claudio Roditi | Reservoir RSR CD 148 |
| "Into the Light" as leader | Reservoir RSR CD 149 |
He has recorded as a leader also on the British label Spotlite and has
three albums out in Argentina. |