Andrew Bain

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Andrew Bain graduated from London's Guildhall School of
Music & Drama in 2001, in which year he was awarded BBC Big Band Drummer of the
Year. He subsequently moved to New York to study at Manhattan School of Music, earning
his Masters degree in 2003. During this time Andrew had the privilege of performing with
luminaries of the jazz world Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, Bob Mintzer, Billy Cobham and
was assistant to Peter Erskine when performing with the BBC in London. He has performed
extensively throughout Europe and North America, including appearances at the BBC Proms, Montreux Jazz Festival and many of New York's legendary clubs. Whilst resident in NY he
taught at MSM Preparatory Division, whilst teaching at the City of Edinburgh Music School
during visits home, where he is currently instructor of jazz. Andrew co-leads the NY-based
group Confluence whose eponymous debut showcased original and highly inventive
compositions. Currently he maintains a busy schedule performing and teaching in the UK
and New York, and in 2007 was appointed teacher of jazz drumset at Birmingham
Conservatoire. He recently toured the UK with Thelonious Monk Competition Winner Jon
Irabagon and started teaching at the Guildhall School of Music. Andrew co-directs the
National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland.

http://www.andrewbain.org

Forthcoming Events

Devon
24th April 2010
South West Music School, Dartington
NYJC professional concert

Devon
25th April 2010
South West Music School, Dartington
CPD, YMW & family concert

Rotheram
29th April 2010
Thurcroft Junior School
Young Musicians Workshop Evening

Rotheram
8th May 2010
Thurcroft Junior School
Young Musicians Workshop

London
9th May 2010
Kings Place
Young Musicians Workshop

London
6th June 2010
Kings Place
Young Musicians Workshop

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