Andy Martin (American musician) explained

Birth Name:Andrew Morgan Martin
Birth Date:10 August 1960
Birth Place:Provo, Utah U.S.[1]
Genre:Jazz
Occupation:Jazz Musician, Studio Musician, Educator, Clinician and composer/arranger.
Instrument:Trombone, Bass Trombone and euphonium

Andy Martin is an American jazz trombonist and Los Angeles studio player. Andy has recorded 12 albums as a leader or co-leader highlighted by the widely acclaimed record with the Metropole Orchestra. He is a member of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band and was the featured soloist with Bill Holman big band for 15 years and is a member of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra led by Chris Walden. Plus he's been in Tom Kubis' big band since its inception. Andy has recorded and toured with many incredible artists like Poncho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Quincy Jones, Michael Buble, John Legend, David Foster, Earth Wind and Fire, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Cold Play, Metallica, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban, The Who, to name just a few.. .[2]

Early life

Martin was born in Provo, Utah but grew up in Castro Valley, California until he was 9 years old with his formative years being spent in Long Beach, California.

Career

In addition to being a top jazz soloist, Martin has played in over 350 major motion pictures, including the trombone solo in the opening credits of Monsters, Inc. and played the trombone solos in the movie La La Land and The Secret Life of Pets.[3] He is also the trombone soloist for the character of Connie in the Pixar film Soul.[4] He has played on television shows such as Family Guy, King of the Hill, Dancing with the Stars, and American Dad!.[5] Martin was the lead trombone on American Idol in seasons one through three.[6] He was initiated as an honorary member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia in 2018 at the National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.[7] He is one of the trombonists for the 2024 Illumination film, Despicable Me 4.[8]

Personal life

Martin has five children, three from an early relationship and two from his first marriage to Angela Thielen whom he divorced in 2008.[9] Martin also has a step-daughter with his current wife, Maria Vilchis whom he married on November 8, 2019 in a private courthouse ceremony.[10] [11]

Relationship with the McCurdy family

Author, writer and former actress Jennette McCurdy released her memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, in August 2022 where she revealed she learned that Mark McCurdy, her mother Debra's husband whom McCurdy grew up believing was her biological father, was not her biological father as well as not of two of her three older brothers after her mother's death in 2013 from cancer.[12] [13] [14]

McCurdy identifies her biological father in her memoir as being a jazz musician named Andrew, who was later identified as Martin.[15] [16] [17] They have met in person at least once.[18]

Discography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andy Martin - Official Facebook Page - About . facebook.com.
  2. News: Navarro . Mireya . 2005-03-09 . The Definition of 'Phat': Big Band With Young Fans . en-US . The New York Times . 2022-06-23 . 0362-4331.
  3. Web site: "LA LA LAND" . 2022-06-23 . Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.
  4. Web site: 'Oh hell ya': musicians react to Pixar Studio's Soul . www.cbc.ca.
  5. Web site: 2014-11-12 . Andy Martin . 2022-06-23 . USC Thornton School of Music . en-US.
  6. Web site: ANDY MARTIN Andy Martin's Biography . www.yamaha.com.
  7. Web site: FAMOUS SINFONIANS Meet the men of Phi Mu Alpha who have made impacts, forged milestones, and strove for the highest standards in music and beyond. Throughout its history, Phi Mu Alpha has been an integral part of the broader history of the United States in nearly every aspect. Each man is united by one Brotherhood, in music, for the betterment of all. . www.sinfonia.org.
  8. Web site: Hello, everyone! Welcome to today's "What Players and Singers Played on That Movie?" post! Today, we're going to look at the orchestra and choir for the 2024 Illumination animated hit sequel movie "Despicable Me 4" composed by Heitor Pereira! Here it is! . facebook.com.
  9. Web site: Andrew M Martin Vs Angela Thielen Martin . trellis.law.
  10. Web site: My awesome kids . facebook.com.
  11. Web site: Married Andy Martin - November 10, 2019 . facebook.com.
  12. News: Spencer . Ashley . Jennette McCurdy lived a teen star dream. Silently, she was suffering. . The Washington Post . 5 August 2022 . August 8, 2022 . August 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220805212524/https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/08/05/jennette-mccurdy-memoir-interview/ . live .
  13. Web site: Did Jennette McCurdy Ever Find Her Biological Father After Discovering Mark McCurdy Wasn't Actually Her Dad? . www.thethings.com. 8 October 2023 .
  14. Web site: Did Jennette McCurdy Have A Relationship With Her Dad Before Her Mom Died? . www.thethings.com. 10 August 2023 .
  15. Web site: Ommec . 2022-10-18 . Andy Martin is Jennette McCurdy's biological dad . 2024-01-26 . r/Trombone.
  16. Book: McCurdy, Jennette . I'm glad my mom died . 2022 . Simon & Schuster . 978-1-9821-8582-4 . New York, NY.
  17. Web site: Instagram . 2024-01-26 . www.instagram.com.
  18. Web site: Jennette McCurdy discovered that the man she thought was her dad was not her biological father in her 20s. MEAWW.
  19. Web site: Leading Off . Amazon.com.
  20. Web site: Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra . music.apple.com.
  21. Web site: Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra . Amazon.com.
  22. Web site: The Project . music.apple.com.
  23. Web site: The Project . Amazon.com.
  24. Web site: The Trombone Corner - Episode #23 - Andy Martin . podcasts.apple.com.

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