Andy Brown is a guitarist based in Chicago. Born in New York City in 1975, he has played professionally for almost twenty years. He has had a varied performing career that has included stints in Cincinnati and New York.

As a leader he recently released his debut recording “Trio And Solo” which received warm reviews from critics and fans alike. He performs often in the Chicago area leading his own trio, as well as playing his unique brand of solo jazz guitar.

As a sideman he has performed with jazz notables including Harry Allen, Ken Peplowski, Hod O’Brien, Kurt Elling, Howard Alden, Jon-Erik Kellso, and Scott Robinson as well as many others. He has performed on the Oprah Winfrey show backing Barbra Streisand. He has also worked with many names on the Chicago jazz scene at nearly every spot that features live jazz music.

Andy enjoys being a member of several bands besides his own. He works often with his vocalist wife Petra van Nuis, either in duo or larger groups. They have worked together all over Chicago, as well as venues throughout the country and Europe. He is a member of vocalist Kimberly Gordon's organ trio, featuring Chris Foreman on Hammond B-3 organ. This group performs every Sunday at Chicago’s famed Green Mill. He is also a member of trombonist Russ Phillips' group, who recently released a recording featuring Andy entitled “One Morning In May.” Andy plays regularly with jazz mandolinist Don Stiernberg's trio. They have worked overseas, as well as regionally.

Andy had the good fortune to learn from several guitar masters, including Cal Collins, Ted Greene, and Howard Alden. His most important mentor was the late Kenny Poole, who called Andy his protégé.

“Andy Brown is the kind of jazz guitarist I’ve been looking for. His phrasing, single line melodic structure, and solo guitar work are a joy to behold!”
-Bill Miele, CD Baby

“His guitar playing is always melodic, understated, and involving; drawing the audience in with multiple techniques and textures instead of the guitar pyrotechnics that other players like to show off with.”
-Randy Freedman, Chicago Jazz Magazine

“Andy Brown is another example of why Chicago is becoming a hot spot for world class jazz guitarists…With his strong sense of tradition and the imagination to carry it forward, Brown will definitely be a name to keep an eye on.”
-Just Jazz Guitar Magazine

“His sensitive and emotional playing will have the listener cheering for more.”
-Jazz Chicago.net

“Andy Brown is much more than a very practiced jazz musician - he's the real thing and havin' fun doing it.”
-Ohio Fingerstyle Guitar Club

“Brown has an understated style whereby less is clearly more. That's not to say that he doesn't have fantastic chops. He can rip it up as easily as anyone. Yet his dedication is firstly to clean, thoughtful musicality, rather than just showy flash.”
-Chicago Jazz Magazine

“Andy impressed me immediately with his lovely chording, subtle melodies, and generous accompaniment. Many guitar players spatter the room with notes, gangster-style: Andy makes music. He has a lovely tone and a quiet pulse."
–Michael Steinman, Jazz Lives

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