Andrew Skowronski
I love music, and I having fun with it for much of my life. As a child I was assistant head chorister in a well known Cathedral choir and studied classical piano. In high school I learned a lot of 80s heavy metal licks on electric guitar, but because there was no demand in the high school band for power chords, I ended up on the saxophone, which I have been focusing on ever since. Once at McGill university I took music courses as electives and studied for a long time at the McGill Conservatory, which has an excellent jazz combo course. I was taught and influenced by professional local musicians such as Jennifer Bell, Bill Mahar, Adam Over and Erik Harding. I was also the original saxophone player in the local Ska band, the Planet Smashers. We toured north America and made several recordings, including the first, self-titled, CD. I was composer of several tunes, including Pee in the Elevator, Ska of Iran and lyrics for The 80 Bus. More recently I have been studying jazz, with special help from Bobby Thomas, Jennifer Bell and others. I play in a band called “Uncle Harris” with Jason Rosenblatt, Thierry Arsenault and Ariel Harrod and we perform several times a year both in Montreal and in the Laurentians. I’m also active playing at weddings and other celebrations, especially in the Jewish community, with the Tzahala orchestra. I also recently recorded as a guest on Shtreiml’s upcoming release. Although I’m not a full time or overly serious musician, I enjoy the quirky, fun little things that makes it a pleasure to make music.
Music
I’m a bit short on webspace at the moment, but in the future I’ll add more MP3s.
Wart Acid Jazz tune recorded with Jason Rosenblatt, Oct 2001
Uncle_Harris on MP3.com
rnsk music- some silly stuff
Transcriptions
This music is provided for educational purposes. Usually there are some mistakes, so let your ear be the final judge. I recommend transcription of your favorite solos and melodies as a good way to learn jazz.
Joy Spring – Harold Land (From Clifford Brown recording)
My Shining Hour – John Coltrane, First Chorus
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