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A conversation with Jersey City flute player Andrea Brachfeld about her music can quickly head down some unexpected and revelatory paths, filled with expressions such as “vibrational universe,” “chakras,” and “evolution of the soul.” But don’t let the New Age-y vernacular cloud your senses. Brachfeld is at the top of her game. She’s an in-demand […]
We will be traveling to Tokyo from June 18-21 to perform at the Cotton Club! This is in tribute to the late Dave Valentin, a dear friend, brother, and colleague. We all miss him immensely! Bill O’ Connell- piano Lincoln Goines- bass Robby Ameen- drums Guest Artist- Andrea Brachfeld- flutes
Greetings all! I will be performing with the Wallace Roney “Universe Orchestra” on April 20th, 2017 as part of the Wayne Shorter celebration. This performance will feature Wallace Roney, Patrice Rushen, Buster Williams, Lenny White, Steve Turre, and many others. Here is the link for all the info you need: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/wayne-shorters-the-universe-a-concerto-for-miles-by-wallace-roney-orchestra I have also just […]
On her seventh outing as a leader, flutist-composer Andrea Brachfeld is accompanied by a stellar crew in pianist Bill O’Connell (who also shares her affinity for Latin jazz), master bassist Rufus Reid and veteran drummer Winard Harper. Together they interpret several familiar tunes and Brachfeld originals, each distinguished by the flutist’s rich, flowing lines and […]
Flutist Andrea Brachfeld and friends have a winner! I have to admit upfront that I love jazz flute so I approached this CD with a bias. Andrea Brachfeld recently won Best Flute in the Hot House Jazz Awards, so she can really play and she has a wonderful group of musicians working with her on […]
“I highly recommend this very listenable CD [Lotus Blossom] and hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do.”
– Don Jay Smith, March 2016
Live performance of Lotus Blossom, from the Lotus Blossom CD release party.
Live performance of This Is, from the Lotus Blossom CD release party.
I’m sure it’s nothing new to regular readers of this space that I’m no wild-eyed flute fan. That being said, there’s no question that Andrea Brachfeld is a superb player and has chosen stellar musicians on this session; she selected some well loved tunes, too. Her basic rhythm section is comprised of the very creative pianist […]
This past September, Andrea Brachfeld won her first Hot House Jazz Award as “Flutist of the Year” in Manhattan. When you listen to her new album Lotus Blossom (Jazzheads), out since October 13, it’ll make complete sense. The flutist has a tough time fitting in a jazz setting normally commandeered by the traditional piano-bass-drum format. […]