ANDY HARLOW (SAX, FLUTE, VIBES)
Andy grew up in a musical
environment. His parent's home in Brooklyn, New York was always filled with
music of all kinds. His father, Buddy Harlow, was an accomplished string bassist
and Orchestra leader. Andy began studying piano at an early age and switched to
woodwinds while in Junior High School. By the time he was in High School, Andy
was already playing professionally in the New York City area. Andy attended New
York University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and a
Master's degree in EthnoMusicology. He studied saxophone with James Abato and
Joe Allard. He also received another type of education by paying his dues as a
sideman in the orchestras of Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, Ismael Rivera, Xavier
Cougat, Machito and Joe Cuba while attending New York University.
Andy taught for the New York City school system while his reputation as an
outstanding Latin Jazz instrumentalist and arranger grew. This eventually landed
him a recording contract with Fania/Vaya Records, and a membership in The Fania
All Stars super Salsa band.
Andy's first LP, "Sopressa La Flauta" contained the monster hit "La Loteria"
which topped the Latin singles charts for twelve weeks in both New York and
Puerto Rico. This lead to his first of many Latin American tours with his own
group "Latin Fever". Three more LP's for Fania produced more hits such as "La
Musica Brava", "Tin Tin Deo", "El Campesino"and "No Qe Va a Llorar".
Andy's musical travels brought him to Miami in the late 1970's, where he
continued his success as a Latin/Salsa artist. His group performed at all the
local clubs and hotels. His composition and recording "Calle Ocho" became the
theme song for the now world famous festival held yearly in March, and the
record quickly rose to the top of the local radio charts. Using Miami as a home
base, Andy and his new Miami band, "Salsamania", continued touring the U.S. and
Latin America.
Andy soon found himself involved with local civic, community and government
organizations. This lead to a series of musical presentations for local school
children, community Hispanic festivals and as a regular in a series of free
concerts sponsored by P.A.C.E. (Performing Arts for Community & Education). The
group has also done many college concerts and Salsa/Latin Jazz workshops
throughout Florida. Andy and his brother, Larry Harlow, finally recorded
together in 1988 and "Salsa Brothers" was the result.
Andy hosted a weekly Salsa/Latin Jazz radio show for seven years on WDNA-FM and
in 1992 was voted Miami's best Salsa radio show by Miami New Times newspaper's
readers poll. He took the show world wide and from 1992 to 1994 he produced and
hosted "Salsa Caliente" on the Becker Worldwide Satellite Network. At the same
time, Andy began writing music and concert review for the Miami New Times and
for Salsaweb internet magazine. 1999 saw the debut of Andy's "La Musica Brava"
internet radio show on http://www.eyeqradio.com/. He hosted this live weekly two
hour show of latin jazz, classic salsa and Cuban music until December 2000 and
then moved the show to a pre-recorded 24/7 "on demand" format at Lamusica.com.
In June 2000 "La Musica Brava" moved to it's current site, Andy's own website
http://www.andyharlow.com. The show attracts a loyal audience of listeners
worldwide.
Andy also kept busy in the Miami recording scene, playing as a sideman and
soloist on hundreds of sessions while at the same time he expanded his music and
entertainment business "Andy Harlow Orchestras" since he is constantly being
called upon by major hotels, convention planners, cruise ship lines,
corporations and civic and non-profit organizations to provide an array of
talent and services for all types of functions. Andy represents many local and
international artists and bands. His company's reputation for personalized
service and integrity has been the main reason for its' growth and longevity.
Andy's busy schedule keeps him on the run. Local and out of town engagements
with "Salsamania" and guest soloist appearance at Latin Music Festivals all over
the globe keep him moving. Recently he has been seen and heard playing sax and
flute with his brother's Latin Legends Band at various gigs throughout the
U.S.A. and abroard.
Yet, with all the travel, studio gigs, local preformances and business
obligations, he still finds time for family, friends, composing, arranging and
planning for future projects.
ANDY HARLOW & LARRY HARLOW - MIAMI
SESSIONS (1988/2006)
Recorded in 1985 in Miami,
this is the only joint recorded collaboration by the two brothers of Classic
Salsa fame.
"El Judio Maravilloso", Larry Harlow, co-founder and producer of The Fania
All Stars joins his younger brother, Andy Harlow, "El Otro Judio Maravilloso"
for what Salsa historian John Child calls "a must for every collection" and
"an historic recording".Joining Larry on keyboards and synthesizer and Andy
on flute, sax and vibes are Markolino Dimond on keyboards, Eddie "Gua-Gua"
Rivera on bass, Luis Enrique on congas, lead vocals and coro, Luis Serrano,
Frankie Castro and Fernando Resto on lead vocals and coro and percussionists
Ramon Casales, Jorge casales, Freddy Lugo and Rafael Solano.
This digitally remastered CD contains the hit single "Calle Ocho" written by
Andy for the Calle Ocho Festival as it orignal theme song.
The Harlow brothers are still doing it, laying down their brand of classic
salsa and latin jazz world wide at music festival, concerts and clubs.
Larry Harlow Electric piano and synthesizer
Andy Harlow Tenor sax, flute & vibes
Luis Serrano Lead vocals & coro
Frankie Castro Leado vocals & coro
Luis Enrique Lead vocals, coro & congas
Fernando Resto Lead vocals
Rafael Solano Timbales & bata drums
Ramon Casales Timbales
Jorge Casales Congas
Freddie Lugo Bongos
Mark "Markolino" Dimond Electric piano
Eddie "Gua Gua" Rivera Electric bass
review by Bruce Polin: ANDY HARLOW & LARRY HARLOW - MIAMI
SESSIONS (1988/2006)
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ANDY HARLOW - SORPRESA
LA FLAUTA (2006)
Andy Harlow Leader/flute
Johnny Vasquez Vocalist
Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez Coro
Adalberto Santiago Coro
Ismael Miranda Coro
Jose Madrid Piano
Alfredo Roddriguez Piano
Joe Santiago Bass
Louis Kahn Trombone
Leopoldo Pineda Trombone
Abie Lima Timbales
Frankie Rodriguez Congas
Dizzy "Izzy" Sanabria 3 voices on "La Loteria"
Nicky Marrero Bongos
Ay Que Bueno - Arranger: Javier
Vázquez 3:59
Cambia El Paso - Arranger: Mark Weinstein 4:42
Superstar - Arranger: Barry Levitt 3:42
No, Que Va A Llorar - Arranger: Javier Vázquez 4:11
Sorpresa La Flauta - Arranger: Andy Harlow 6:43
Amor Perdido 2:45
El Primer Montuno - Arranger: Andy Harlow 4:41
La Loteria - Arranger: Mark Weinstein 3:18
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