Andy Roth (drums)
| Andy Roth has been recording and performing drums in the Seattle area for more than twenty years. After attending Central Washington University studying jazz and big band drumming, Andy had the opportunity to study with jazz greats Mel Lewis, Mickey Roker, and more extensively with Jeff Hamilton. After moving back to the Seattle area in the mid ‘80’s, Andy played with a variety of musicians including Brad Shepik, Jay Thomas, Jim Knapp, and Jay Clayton among others. Andy also performed and recorded with local reggae/ calypso band The Groove playing many popular northwest clubs and private functions. |
During the past twelve years, Andy has toured the U.S and Europe extensively and recorded many cd’s with the bands Zony Mash and Wayne Horvitz’s Sweeter than the Day. Andy has also had the opportunity to record and perform with many artists such as Bill Frisell, Robin Holcomb, Tim Young, and Danny Barnes. Andy has also worked on a wide variety of different recording projects ranging from commercial advertisements for radio and television to various movie soundtracks and many different singer/songwriters’ cd projects. Andy is currently performing with Wayne Horvitz’s Varmint, Karen Pernick, reggae/calypso singer Andy O, and the Jon Hyde Band.