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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 […]
Rick’s Pick Andrea Brachfeld is a flutist equally comfortable playing Latin jazz or straight-ahead swing/bop/postbop styles; her tone is consistently warm and woody, her phrasing lithe, her time impeccable. And she possesses that essential but rare trait: the ability to express herself deeply without taxing the patience of the listener. Listen, for example, to the […]
Played (the) “Lotus Blossom” track last night on Jazz After Dark. Very, very nice track. You sound great!!! And, I must add that Lotus Blossom is the best jazz CD that you have released to date. Your flute vocabulary is purely Andrea Brachfeld at its finest!!! Arthur Barron Jazz After Dark 88.9 WDNA Public Radio […]
Andrea Brachfield is a revelation! She is excellent and has actually the “Chops” to play credible jazz flute! This would have been possible by her great backing trio of Billy O’Connell, Winard Harper, and Rufus Reid. Will use her music for months to come. Thank you very much for this great CD! Best Wishes and […]
On September 16 I received an award for the “Best Jazz Flute” from the fan-based Hot House Magazine Awards!! It was quite a surprise to be included with the nominees which included Jamie Baum, Don Braden, and Lew Tabackin. Then to get chosen was a dream come true! Life is good! On October 28 I […]
Andrea is interviewed by Michele Granberg on Positive Energy.
Andrea is interviewed on Jazz Talk, hosted by Leslie Ford.