Andrew Neu
By blending a unique mix of jazz, R&B, classical and Latin music, Andrew Neu is one of the most exciting, multi-genre musicians today. He is well respected throughout the industry for his work as a saxophonist, woodwind player, arranger, composer, educator and Billboard charting recording artist.
Having toured the world with Bobby Caldwell, Diane Schuur, Norman Brown and Smokey Robinson, Neu has shared the stage with Elton John, Patti Labelle, Mellissa Manchester, Mel Torme, Joey DeFrancesco, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philly Pops, The Four Tops, and The Temptations among others. He has recorded with Sister Sledge, Manhattan Transfer, David Sanborn, Gerald Veasley, Jeff Lorber, Brian Bromberg, Rick Braun, Brian Culbertson, Chuck Loeb, Paul Brown, Dave Koz and Buddy DeFranco. He was a featured soloist on Peter White’s number 1 song and record, ‘Here We Go’ and composed the horn arrangement on Brian Bromberg’s number 1 track Coupe De Ville.
After releasing four contemporary jazz CDs, 2018 marked the debut of Andrew’s big band jazz CD, "Catwalk," recorded in Los Angeles. It features all of Andrew’s arrangements and soloists Bob Mintzer, Randy Brecker, Gordon Goodwin, Eric Marienthal and Andy Martin. He was the conductor and arranger for Bobby Caldwell’s CD, "After Dark", conducting members of the Airmen of Note. Bernie Dresel, former drummer of the Gordon Goodwin Phat Band has recorded 6 of Andrew’s big band charts with his band the BBB.
Andrew has been conducting the jazz ensemble at Swarthmore College since 2014. In high demand as a clinician, he has led clinics in high schools, colleges and jazz camps throughout California, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Japan. He’s conducted the jazz program at Lower Merion High School since 1999 leading the band on four tours of Italy.
Andrew is a graduate of Temple University’s Esther Boyer College of Music with additional studies at University of the Arts.