Andy Martin (American musician)

Andy Martin
Martin in 2012
Martin in 2012
Background information
Born
Andrew Morgan Martin

(1960-08-10) August 10, 1960
Provo, Utah, U.S.[1]
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsTrombone, bass trombone, euphonium
Spouse
Angela Thielen
​
(div. 2008)​
Maria Vilchis
​
(m. 2019)​

Andrew Morgan Martin (born August 10, 1960) is an American jazz trombonist and Los Angeles studio player. He has recorded 12 albums as a leader or co-leader, highlighted by a widely acclaimed record with the Metropole Orchestra. He is a member of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band[2] and was the featured soloist with the Bill Holman big band for 15 years. Martin is also a member of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra led by Chris Walden, and has been in Tom Kubis' big band since its inception. He has recorded and toured with numerous renowned artists, including Poncho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Quincy Jones, Michael Bublé, John Legend, David Foster, Earth, Wind & Fire, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Coldplay, Metallica, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban, and The Who.[3][4]

Early life

Martin was born in Provo, Utah to Lani (née Morgan) and David Martin (1935–2024).[5][6][7] He lived in Castro Valley, California with his two brothers, Scott and Stan, until he was nine years old, when his family relocated to Long Beach, California.[8][9][10]

Career

In addition to his jazz solo work, Martin has played on over 350 major motion picture soundtracks. He performed the trombone solo in the opening credits of Monsters, Inc. and featured as a soloist in La La Land and The Secret Life of Pets.[11] He also served as the trombone soloist for the character Connie in the Pixar animated film Soul.[12]

His television credits include playing for Family Guy, King of the Hill, Dancing with the Stars, and American Dad!.[13] He was the lead trombonist on American Idol during its first three seasons.[14] He was initiated as an honorary member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia in 2018.[15] More recently, he contributed to the soundtracks of the 2024 films Despicable Me 4 and IF.[16][17]

Personal life

Martin has five children: three from an early relationship and two from his marriage to Angela Thielen, which ended in divorce in 2008.[18][19] On November 8, 2019, he married Maria Vilchis, with whom he has a step-daughter.[20][21]

Relationship with the McCurdy family

Following the 2013 death of her mother, author and former child actress Jennette McCurdy learned that the man who raised her was not her biological father. In her 2022 memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died, McCurdy noted that her biological father was an unnamed Los Angeles-based jazz musician named Andrew, who was subsequently identified by media sources as Martin.[22][23] The two have met in person since the discovery.[24]

Discography

  • Leading Off (Resurgent, 1995)[25]
  • Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra (Mons, 1997)[26][27]
  • The Project with Vic Lewis (Drewbone, 2004)[28][29]
  • Trombone Titans with Carl Fontana (Drewbone, 2013)[30]

References

  1. ↑ "Andy Martin - Official Facebook Page - About". facebook.com.
  2. ↑ "Happy 25th Birthday, Big Phat Band! The Big Phat Band's first national TV appearance. 2/25/2002. "Mueva Los Huesos"". facebook.com.
  3. ↑ Navarro, Mireya (2005-03-09). "The Definition of 'Phat': Big Band With Young Fans". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  4. ↑ "Hollywood Trombonist Andy Martin Headed to UH Moores Jazz Festival". uh.edu.
  5. ↑ "Sad day today as our father, David Martin passed away peacefully. He will be sorely missed for his love for family, trumpet playing, wry humor, and beautiful spirit. We love you. Andy Martin Stan Martin Lani M Martin David Martin Scott Martin Tyler Martin Andrés Eloy Thielen Martin Maddy Kennedy Martin Andreína Thielen Martin Lauren Christina". facebook.com.
  6. ↑ "Growing up in the San Francisco Bay area in the '60s, my favorite sports figure of all time was Willie Mays!! Every day that the San Francisco Chronicle was delivered to our house, I would scour the green pages for any tidbit about Willie. Our Dad(David Martin) would take my brothers, Scott Martin and Andy Martin and myself to Giants games". facebook.com.
  7. ↑ "Love you Mom!! Happy Birthday!!". facebook.com.
  8. ↑ "My brothers Andy and Stan and my son Tyler". facebook.com.
  9. ↑ "Good day with my mom and dad and brothers and Mandy". facebook.com.
  10. ↑ "Sibling Day? Yeah. I got some good ones!!". facebook.com.
  11. ↑ ""LA LA LAND"". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  12. ↑ "'Oh hell ya': musicians react to Pixar Studio's Soul". www.cbc.ca.
  13. ↑ "Andy Martin". USC Thornton School of Music. 2014-11-12. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  14. ↑ "ANDY MARTIN Andy Martin's Biography". www.yamaha.com.
  15. ↑ "FAMOUS SINFONIANS Meet the men of Phi Mu Alpha who have made impacts, forged milestones, and strove for the highest standards in music and beyond". www.sinfonia.org.
  16. ↑ "Soundtrack orchestra for Despicable Me 4". facebook.com.
  17. ↑ "Soundtrack orchestra for IF". facebook.com.
  18. ↑ "Jazz Trombonist Hits All of the Right Notes". www.latimes.com. 5 September 1996.
  19. ↑ "Andrew M Martin Vs Angela Thielen Martin". trellis.law.
  20. ↑ "My awesome kids". facebook.com.
  21. ↑ "Married Andy Martin - November 10, 2019". facebook.com.
  22. ↑ Spencer, Ashley (2022-08-05). "Jennette McCurdy lived a teen star dream. Silently, she was suffering". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
  23. ↑ McCurdy, Jennette (2022). I'm Glad My Mom Died. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 978-1-9821-8582-4.
  24. ↑ "Did Jennette McCurdy Ever Find Her Biological Father After Discovering Mark McCurdy Wasn't Actually Her Dad?". thethings.com. 2023-10-08.
  25. ↑ "Leading Off". Amazon.com.
  26. ↑ "Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra". music.apple.com.
  27. ↑ "Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra". Amazon.com.
  28. ↑ "The Project". music.apple.com.
  29. ↑ "The Project". Amazon.com.
  30. ↑ "The Trombone Corner - Episode #23 - Andy Martin". podcasts.apple.com.
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