Andrew Synowiec
You may not have heard of Andrew Synowiec by name, but chances are you have heard his guitar playing. Whether on the theme to The NFL on FOX, the CBS hit drama Without A Trace, a blockbuster movie trailer or a Billboard hit, Andrew is one of LA’s busiest young session musicians. Andrew has recorded for an incredibly diverse spectrum of artists ranging from Aimee Mann to Rob Zombie. He has garnered five Grammy nominations and contributed to records selling over 10 million copies worldwide. In addition, Andrew plays on numerous film and commercial music sessions for clients such as Sony, Warner Bros., Universal, MGM, Disney, New Line Cinema and many others. Productions featuring his performances achieve numerous top positions on the Billboard Charts and continue to be broadcast all over the world. Andrew’s live performances take him around the globe to venues ranging from The Blue Note in Tokyo, Japan to New York City’s own Madison Square Garden. He has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, MTV, VH1 and performed with a wide range of recording artists from indie rockers A Fine Frenzy to platinum-selling American Idol winner Jordin Sparks. Andrew is also the youngest member of the acclaimed LA Big Band, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. He recently recorded their latest album, which features guest artists Lee Ritenour, Chick Corea, and Patti Austin. As a member of the Phat Band, Andrew has performed with Nataile Cole, Manhattan Transfer, and Johnny Mathis. Andrew’s productions and arrangements have been released by EMI records, performed by the United States Air Force Band, and can be heard on ABC, FOX and MTV. Andrew holds a Master’s Degree in Music from the University of Miami, where he performed with some of the most renowned artists in Jazz including Maria Schneider, Vince Mendoza, Joe Lovano, David Liebman, Bob Berg, Bob Mintzer, Jim McNeely and James Moody. He was twice honored with Down Beat Magazine’s Outstanding Performance Award. He is endorsed by Taylor Guitars, Aiken Amplification, Elixir Strings, TC Electronic and Mogami Cables.
(Endorsed with Clayton Since 2010).