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Andy Martin (American musician)

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Andy Martin
Martin in March 2012.
Martin in March 2012.
Background information
Birth nameAndrew Morgan Martin
Born (1960-08-10) August 10, 1960 (age 64)
Provo, Utah U.S.[1]
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Jazz Musician, Studio Musician, Educator, Clinician and composer/arranger.
Instrument(s)Trombone, Bass Trombone and euphonium
Spouse
Angela Thielen
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(div. 2008)​
Maria Vilchis
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(m. 2019)​

Andy Martin is an American jazz trombonist and Los Angeles studio player. He has recorded 12 albums as a leader or co-leader highlighted by the widely acclaimed record with the Metropole Orchestra. He is a member of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band and was the featured soloist with Bill Holman big band for 15 years. Martin is also a member of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra led by Chris Walden, and has been in Tom Kubis' big band since its inception. Andy has recorded and toured with many renowned artists such as Poncho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Quincy Jones, Michael Buble, John Legend, David Foster, Earth Wind and Fire, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Cold Play, Metallica, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban, and The Who.[2]

Early life

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Martin was born in Provo, Utah but grew up in Castro Valley, California until he was 9 years old with his formative years being spent in Long Beach, California.

Career

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In addition to being a top jazz soloist, Martin has played in over 350 major motion pictures, including the trombone solo in the opening credits of Monsters, Inc. and played the trombone solos in the movie La La Land and The Secret Life of Pets.[3] He is also the trombone soloist for the character of Connie in the Pixar film Soul.[4] He has played on television shows such as Family Guy, King of the Hill, Dancing with the Stars, and American Dad!.[5] Martin was the lead trombone on American Idol in seasons one through three.[6] He was initiated as an honorary member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia in 2018 at the National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.[7] He is one of the trombonists for the 2024 Illumination film, Despicable Me 4.[8]

Personal life

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Martin has five children, three from an early relationship and two from his first marriage to Angela Thielen whom he divorced in 2008.[9] Martin also has a step-daughter with his current wife, Maria Vilchis whom he married on November 8, 2019 in a private courthouse ceremony.[10][11]

Relationship with the McCurdy family

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Author, writer and former actress Jennette McCurdy released her memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, in August 2022 where she revealed she learned that Mark McCurdy, her mother Debra's husband whom McCurdy grew up believing was her biological father, was not her biological father as well as not of two of her three older brothers after her mother's death in 2013 from cancer.[12][13][14]

McCurdy identifies her biological father in her memoir as being a jazz musician named Andrew, who was later identified as Martin.[15][16][17] They have met in person at least once.[18]

Discography

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  • Leading Off (Resurgent, 1995)[19]
  • Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra (Mons, 1997)[20][21]
  • The Project with Vic Lewis (Drewbone, 2004)[22][23]
  • Trombone Titans with Carl Fontana (Drewbone, 2013)[24]

References

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  1. ^ "Andy Martin - Official Facebook Page - About". facebook.com.
  2. ^ Navarro, Mireya (2005-03-09). "The Definition of 'Phat': Big Band With Young Fans". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  3. ^ ""LA LA LAND"". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  4. ^ "'Oh hell ya': musicians react to Pixar Studio's Soul". www.cbc.ca.
  5. ^ "Andy Martin". USC Thornton School of Music. 2014-11-12. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  6. ^ "ANDY MARTIN Andy Martin's Biography". www.yamaha.com.
  7. ^ "FAMOUS SINFONIANS Meet the men of Phi Mu Alpha who have made impacts, forged milestones, and strove for the highest standards in music and beyond. Throughout its history, Phi Mu Alpha has been an integral part of the broader history of the United States in nearly every aspect. Each man is united by one Brotherhood, in music, for the betterment of all". www.sinfonia.org.
  8. ^ "Hello, everyone! Welcome to today's "What Players and Singers Played on That Movie?" post! Today, we're going to look at the orchestra and choir for the 2024 Illumination animated hit sequel movie "Despicable Me 4" composed by Heitor Pereira! Here it is!". facebook.com.
  9. ^ "Andrew M Martin Vs Angela Thielen Martin". trellis.law.
  10. ^ "My awesome kids". facebook.com.
  11. ^ "Married Andy Martin - November 10, 2019". facebook.com.
  12. ^ Spencer, Ashley (5 August 2022). "Jennette McCurdy lived a teen star dream. Silently, she was suffering". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on August 5, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  13. ^ "Did Jennette McCurdy Ever Find Her Biological Father After Discovering Mark McCurdy Wasn't Actually Her Dad?". www.thethings.com. 8 October 2023.
  14. ^ "Did Jennette McCurdy Have A Relationship With Her Dad Before Her Mom Died?". www.thethings.com. 10 August 2023.
  15. ^ Ommec (2022-10-18). "Andy Martin is Jennette McCurdy's biological dad". r/Trombone. Retrieved 2024-01-26.[unreliable source?]
  16. ^ McCurdy, Jennette (2022). I'm glad my mom died. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. ISBN 978-1-9821-8582-4.
  17. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
  18. ^ "Jennette McCurdy discovered that the man she thought was her dad was not her biological father in her 20s". MEAWW. 12 July 2023.
  19. ^ "Leading Off". Amazon.com.
  20. ^ "Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra". music.apple.com.
  21. ^ "Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra". Amazon.com.
  22. ^ "The Project". music.apple.com.
  23. ^ "The Project". Amazon.com.
  24. ^ "The Trombone Corner - Episode #23 - Andy Martin". podcasts.apple.com.
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