“A blue note groove…
Brainy with a heart.”

— Jazz Weekly

“Much like a throwback to the stylings of luminaries like Coltrane, Parker and others of a bygone era.”

— The Jazz Writer

“Andrew Van Tassel is a saxophonist of considerable talent and a notable composer…A classic Blue Note feel.”

— Jazz & Blues Report

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Saxophonist

Composer

Educator

Andrew Van Tassel is an award-winning musician who draws inspiration from several musical styles, including bebop, hard bop, fusion, indie rock, R&B, and classical music. His latest album, Shape-Shifter, showcases his unique sound and experiments with electronic elements in a contemporary jazz setting. Andrew's albums have received praise from jazz critics worldwide, and he has performed at renowned venues such as ShapeShifter Lab and Rockwood Music Hall. He has also played with bands of various genres, including the GRAMMY-nominated Terraza Big Band. As a composer, Andrew has been recognized with awards including the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award. He has also been invited to teach and perform at prestigious schools, most recently at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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On The Up

Feat. Lucas Hahn, Rick Rosato and Allan Mednard

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Feat. Lucas Hahn, Rick Rosato and Allan Mednard

Shape-Shifter Official Promo Video

Music

Shape-Shifter

Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records release manifests Andrew’s early explorations with electronics

Standards Trio

Collection of live bootlegs from Andrew’s past performances at The Bar Next Door, featuring various artists (e.g., Colin Stranahan, Mark Ferber, Robin Baytas, Daryl Johns, Matt Clohesy, and Raviv Markovitz.)