Andrew Carney: Guestbook

Flood Hefley

November 12, 2011

Everyone knew Andrew Carney and his trumpet at Carson High School. Though you may have not known all of us watching and listening to you, I remember pausing to take in your commanding trumpet solos and noticing the dedication you displayed in your facial expressions as you pumped out such tunes as Chuck Mangione's "Feels So Good" when you were a kid. Your dedication and workmanship has, obviously, turned into a brilliant mastery of your very own that I'm sure Chuck (and Herb) must be enjoying today. That's full-circle ladies and gentlemen.

James Hirano

November 7, 2011

Drew...you continue to amaze me. God has blessed you with the gift of music. Blessings to you and the wife.

Russell Zimmer

November 4, 2011

I just stumbled across your name through searching other people gigging around time. I just recently moved to Long Beach and play trumpet as well. I just finished school am seeing what kind of opportunities are out this way. I enjoyed checking out your videos. Take care!

Jack Gallagher

July 22, 2011

Saw you play last night at the Redondo Beach pier. Really enjoyed the concert/gig. Nice variety of numbers showcasing that you're clearly well-versed at a wide variety of musical styles/idioms. Can't think of too many trumpeters who take on such varying styles with as much success. (I'd put Till Bronner on this short list...) I typically gravitate to mostly straight-ahead jazz but am open to other approaches and styles and appreciate how difficult it is to navigate successfully between them - which you clearly can do. Again, I enjoyed you're playing, despite the cold....

Lee Bennewith

February 16, 2011

Listened to your videos and found them inspiring. In particular (for me) the structure of the 'Coming Home ... solo) is compellingly pleasing. With so many players the valve work = ran out of ideas. You have been able to render it in a musical way that seems to be your own style (different from Morgan / Hubbard - who both used that technique so effectively. I practice about 2 hrs a day (not a pro) and play around some clubs in HK - just sitting in. I'm going to shamelessly borrow some of the valve licks! As a caveat I too would be interested to know what Mthpc you usually use. I love your sound and note that you re not one of those screaming high note players (a sound I don't aspire to but it has its place and I respect their ability) I play a bach 1B which gives a great tone (especially thru the harmon) ... but of course it does not facilitate high range playing. The next question is re your bio. Just how did you manage to practice 6 hrs a day? And how did you break that up? Okay ... I've probably overstayed my welcome! All the best and keep posting your videos Andrew

Forrest Merrill

January 13, 2011

Hip stuff.

Would you mind telling us your horn(s)/mouthpieces?

Roy Borromeo

December 19, 2010

Where's your Xmas album? :) Just want to say "Hi!" You sound goood!

Roy

Janelle Donovan

December 8, 2010

Hi Andrew! Thanks for your awesome trumpet on "Good King Wenceslas". Very cool and happy at the same time. People all around the world are digging that tune right now!
All my best
Janelle Donovan

Linda Miyatake

November 10, 2010

Hey Drew! Checked out the website tonight with my girls. They started dancing when they heard your music. They already know good music when they hear it! They can't believe that I know someone famous! Many blessings to you! Glad that we are back in touch.

- Lin

Anthony Aceves

November 3, 2010

Hi Mr. Carney i just wanted to say hello. Oh yeah i am in college and i am still playin my Kanstul. I hope you are doin great and message me when you are havin a show close by.
p.s. any advice air control would be helpful. Thank you

Har Walker

November 3, 2010

Hi Andrew, Just wanted to say "Hi" and that I hope you're doing well.

Blessings,
Har

Ryan Larson

November 1, 2010

Andrew!!! I can't believe it took me this long to find you on the internet because i was spelling your name wrong.

Don't have my talk show yet, so you'll just have to settle for selling me some signed copies of your albums.

Your best student ever, kinda
--Ryan

Ciro B

October 1, 2010

Oh Andrew, Great Sound!!!
Could you, please, add some bio info about your study about methodology used (Claude Gordon or others) and a section about your equipment. really appreciated. let me informed when you will be again in Italy.
Cool.

Ciro B.

Grant Childers

May 17, 2010

Hey Andrew.....

Just wanted to say hello. It was always fun to play with you, and I am honored to be on some of the videos that you have on your website. All the best to you, my friend. Grant Childers

Dave Johnson

March 25, 2010

Hello Andrew, great to wander across your site. Very nice to be able to hear you play "for real," rather than amidst the chaos of the NAMM show. You sound exceptional! Hope life is going well.

Stay groovy!

Dave

nette

March 10, 2010

hey, first time on the site...it's great! forwarded to jodi ferragamo and the rest of the "fight with grace" breast cancer luncheon planning committee. love you and god bless!

Kevin mosely

February 3, 2010

Very glad to see you doing great things my friend ....Wishing you much continued success....

Isom green

January 15, 2010

Hey Andrew the music and playing is off the hook Hope to talk soon

Isom

Dan Jacobs

December 22, 2009

Nice work Andrew, like your sound and phrasing and unique approach.
dan
danjacobsmusic.com

Lynn (Uesugi) Moua

December 18, 2009

Hey Andrew -- it was so great seeing you again, it had been *way* too long! Glad to hear things are going so well for you (and Sheri). Would love to see you play live, so please let us know when you're in town. (Or, just come hang out in Portland!)

Michelle Yeun

September 21, 2009

Looking forward to seeing you perform this Friday at It's a Grind, Laguna Hills!

mark gutierrez

September 14, 2009

Hey Andrew,

How are you doing? Glad to see youre still making music. It would be nice to play together again someday. Check out my site when you get a chance to see what I've been up to.
www.markgutierrez.net

Alex Masumoto

August 30, 2009

Hey Andrew! It was a great suprise seeing and hearing you play. I'm glad to see you are doing well. When we were in the HS band, I knew that you would have a music career. Looking forward to seeing one of your gigs. I'll watch your calendar.

Vicki A.

August 30, 2009

Hi Andrew, Michele T. told me to watch your video of Amazing Grace, loved it!. I knew in high school that you would do well, I was right. God Bless.

Linda

August 24, 2009

Hey stranger! Last time I heard you play was in HS, so it was nice to listen to the mp3s on your website. Smoooooooooooth! Let know if you come out this way... hopefully I'll be back in CA next year and can watch you perform in person.

Wendy Katagi

June 28, 2009

I love your music, Andrew. Peace, hope, love, and lots of joy--that's what I felt as I listened to you play. I'm going to tell others about your website and cds. You absolutely rock!

Barbara Morrison

June 2, 2009

Thanks for sending your CD. I will play it on my new radio show as soon as I get it
because I loves me some Andrew!

Keith Wattenbarger

February 21, 2009

I can remember you plaing the horn at Colt games....great to see you doing so well....best wishes!

Alzie Ramsey

January 16, 2009

Excellent Skills!! I look forward to catching one of your live shows in the near future. Please keep me posted on where you are appearing. God Bless!!

Dwayne Quan

January 15, 2009

Andrew, Just got caught up w/ Doug Morris and your name and website came up. You look to be doing well. You had that special talent since Curtiss. God Bless you and the special gift He gave you!!!

Yo Kagawa

December 26, 2008

Hi Andrew, Great website. Brings back memories when you made your big move from aerospace to full-time professional musician many years ago! I used to look forward to the weekend to go see you perform. Now you are playing all around the world! Yo (Tokyo)

Russell & Patty Jew

November 6, 2008

Sooo wonderful to see your website!!! I still have my mug from Mammoth, how about you?!!! Anytime you're in Vegas give us a call!!!

Blessing,
Russ,Patty, Cory & Caitlyn

Richard Coco

October 15, 2008

Hey Andrew, I used to play in the band with you at Carson High. I used to call you Chuck because your trumpet playing reminded me of Chuck Mangione. I hope to see you perform live one of these days, you always did sound great when I heard you. Take Care and hope to see you soon, Richard

Michael Lopez

October 9, 2008

Andrew, if you'd like to see you play a solo with the Los Caballeros Youth Band's field show back in 1979 ( yours was the 2nd trumpet solo, during La Bamba ), here's the link ( it's the video clip to the left ; not the right...but you'll need to stop the other one as it goes automatically. http://www.blackboxbuster.com/LosCabarellos.html

Take care,

Michael

sara simons

September 14, 2008

You sound great. It is nice to finally hear you! One day live :)
-sara & jeff

Chuck Howe

July 28, 2008

Nice site Andrew !!

I really enjoy your playing !!

Robb Cornwall

July 5, 2008

Hey Andrew, It's me rob...worked on your house with rick e.... how are ya! nice web site.

Ron Appel

April 28, 2008

Andy, I heard you play on a school campus in Van Nuys last week. You grabbed my attention with your great improvisational ideas, tone, range, etc. I'm glad I found your website and will look forward to hearing you again sometime where you can stretch out a bit more.

Kenneth Henry

April 21, 2008

Yo Andrew,
I purchased both of your CD's last year, and I'm still blessed by the incredible music. Trying to free up some time to try to catch you live. Are you working on any new projects? I would really love to hear more. Keep doing what you do. Your brother in Christ. Ken Henry

jorge santos L.

March 18, 2008

hey man. how you doing just want to say that you have an amazing gift. and I hope god keeps blessing you take care and hope you come back bakersfield. for I can play with you. lol

Steven Ota

March 12, 2008

Cool. Love the music!!

Greg Siegfried

March 11, 2008

Hey, i saw you perform with Yve Evens during the Moneterey Bash. Just wanted to say you played awsomely. And the part you played sat. night was all to awsome, Yve was right, you make a girl want to take her shoes off. Well Done Sir. take care, god bless, and keep on rockin'

CHEREISE SIMMONS

November 30, 2007

GREAT MUSIC!!! I WILL SEE YOU AT MY EVENT IN MAY 08!

Darryl Walker

October 24, 2007

Hey dude! What an absolute pleasure it was to work with you in Phoenix last Saturday!

I've forwarded your contact info to Jim Eppolito of West Coast Music, and again to April Doyle Jones of Haute Chile. Your abilities set the tone for the evening in Phoenix, I am proud to have known you for 30 years!!

Darryl Walker

Becca Young

August 14, 2007

Hey Andrew!

Great website! Just thought I would say hello and see how things were going for you. I was looking for you guys at the Sacramento Jazz Festival (I drove up to see my parents/Lab Band), but I was bummed that you guys weren't there.

Anyway, I hope you are well. Take care and God Bless!

Keep fighting the Good fight :)

-Becca

Dean Koba

July 12, 2007

Hi Andrew, Nice website! Pleasure making music with you! You Kick Butt!

Josh Nelson

July 8, 2007

Great site! This is one of the baddest trumpeters around!
your fan,
josh

Nancy Sugikawa

July 3, 2007

When's your next CD coming out? Inquiring minds want to know!

Come visit me in Seattle with your lovely wife. = )

Jo Ann Akada

July 3, 2007

Hi,
I was playing my Playtime cd and my friend liked it so much she wants me to buy one for her. I'm here with Nancy looking at your website.

Looks like things are going well for you. I'll have to come to hear you play when I visit LA next time.

See you then,
Jo Ann

teresa veldof

June 11, 2007

LOVE,LOVE,LOVE your CD's...

Rick Rossi

June 5, 2007

Hey Andrew... nice to hear from you .... I came to your website to see what you were up to ... sounds like you've been doing well for yourself and keeping busy .... which is admirable in itself in this insane music world... The tracks sound great and I'd love to hear your Cd ...I'm working on one myself this year ....
Gotta go now .but let's talk soon to see if you have some music that I might be able to help you market ... including the Galleria if someone has to cancel... or for next year.
Rick
818-376-8274

Lydia Ramirez

May 30, 2007

Please add me to your mailing list.

cheryl

April 8, 2007

I enjoying hearing you play at church today and it was great seeing you after all these years.

Andrew B. Carney

April 2, 2007

Hi Andrew,
I was googling my name and cameupon your webb-site. Just wanted to say hello.
I love jazz music, so I will look forward to purchasing your cd before long. I am a portrait photographer. I live in both Virginia and New York. I currently do not have a webb-site. I specialize in black and white portraiture. I was happy to see God mentioned on your site as I am a Christian, Just having accepting the lord five years ago.

Hope to hear from you, andrew carney

Al Collado

February 5, 2007

Slam-thru! You ROCK! The site slams! The jams always kick the $#&> all over the place and remain timeless as ever! Can anybody tell how kewl this man is? One more praise to sing with the resumé: Andrew played with and for the great Tommy Walker of CA in Eagle Rock WAY BEFORE Mourning Into Dancing became the mega-worship song it is now. Andrew's not a Johnny-Come-Lately. He's cutting edge! Remain beautiful and Rock steady! It was awesome to hear your voice and your horn again tonight. Ana and I will save some seats for you two at the party. Peace, love and all the above: Backatchya! ;)

Mark Biddlecomb

February 2, 2007

Please see the e-mail I sent you.

God Bless.
Mark

Bob hatcher

January 22, 2007

VERY cool music. You have a great tone, the chops to match, but most important to me "heart & soul". I will be by one of your next gigs. THANKS!

Jonathan Orr

December 10, 2006

Rock on man, you were joy to play with and you inspired me to work even harder on my music and be a fabulous musican such as yourself. Hopefully I will be able to attend a performance of yours soon.

Sincerly
Jonathan Orr

Michael Lopez

November 28, 2006

Hi Andrew,

I was doing a search for Bob Valle and came across your website - I was probably Bob's only woodwind student, taking improvising lessons as he was the only one I met, back then, who said it could be taught. It took a moment for me to connect your name, as I haven't seen you since 1979. However, just recently, I got ahold of an Super 8 projector and was finally able to look over some old sound movies from the Cabbies. And so, I saw the 1979 field show where you had a solo and remembered you. I was one of the "Torrance people" who joined that year.

Anyway, a great website and it was great hearing you play on your mp3 files here. You're really a great trumpet artist. I appreciate that more because I decided to try my hand at brass playing just last year - a new respect for brass players.

Anyways, take care.

Michael

Jonathan Kaneshiro

November 21, 2006

Hey, Love the site, want the cds, need ticket info for shows. It's great you're doing so well. WOW!!!

Will Miller

October 25, 2006

Andrew, Over The Rainbow...I love it.
Smooth....., lots of control. You are definitely making a statement on the trumpet. Hang in there. See you around. Your comrade, Will Miller.

Adam Portocarrero

October 20, 2006

hey man, great great job at alpine village, i was mr. olariu's student, the white one with long hair, haha. you rocked the house and made our night! your ideas are insane, i want you to come down to downey high school and show the band what soloing is all about, thanks for inspiring a couple of aspiring jazz cats!

Uncle Norm

October 16, 2006

Andrea turned me on to your website. It thrilled me to check it out. Congratulations on all you and Sherry have attained to.

Harry Clouse

September 26, 2006

Andrew,
Please update your upcoming schedule. I'd love to see you again live. It brings back the memories of your solos at Carson High football games. I bought a cd and love it.

Larry Anders

September 8, 2006

Hi Andrew,
Great web site! Do you remeber the OC Art & Jazz Fest? I look forward to hearing your cd. Take Care, Larry Anders 949.295.3646

peter holland

September 2, 2006

thanks for a great website, and even greater music enjoyed the music samples so much i've even ordered a cd. and thats from a yorkshire man who is renowned for being tight. any u.k. dates?

drue

August 31, 2006

THANK YOU so much for the beautiful, inspired music you played at Palisades Lutheran Church on sunday august 27th! it was such a blessing to all who heard it. I always look forward to hearing you and seeing you. thanks again!
drue

Marie & Jun Espejo

July 20, 2006

Hi Andy - Sorry we weren't able to come you perform back in April. One of the boys got sick that weekend. I stopped by your site in hopes that you're playing somewhere we can attend. I'll come visit again. Marie & Jun

Susan Porter

May 29, 2006

My husband and I have seen you perform with Lisa Gay & Thrill several times. We both agree that you and that band kick some serious...booty (!)...couldn't make it to Worldfest, but we'll make the next one. Stay tight!

Wayne and Lori Johnston

May 29, 2006

It was great meeting you and getting to chat with a bit about trumpet stuff. We loved seeing you play. You inspired me to play better and finally get serious about jazz improv...I hope to hook up with you sometime when I'm down in So. Cal. May God bless you and your family. Your brother and sister in Christ Jesus, Wayne and Lori.

Deborah Washington

May 17, 2006

Hi Andrew! Love your site...really love your music. Look forward to seeing you in concert!

Leslie Baker

April 21, 2006

Hi Andrew,
the site looks great. wonderful pix from Italy. I enjoyed sharing the Jacksonville experience with you.

Marie Espejo

March 30, 2006

Always good to talk with you. Hope to see you soon. God bless you.

Chris Tune

February 14, 2006

Hey! Great site. You may have gotten me inspired to resurrect effort on www.christune.com

It has not been worked on in quite a while. I especially enjoyed the photos. I feel the more photos or audio files the better for music folk.

Anyway I'll see you on the gig.

Chris

Carol Popp

February 7, 2006

Hey - pretty cool website! Hope to be able to see you perform again sometime soon - you allow me my brief "brushes with greatness" when I can show off that I know THE Andrew Carney!

February 2, 2006

Great To See A Brother Bb Doing So Well

Stacy Ohara

February 2, 2006

Gregg came home from work one day and said he saw you performing at Disneyland. Since then your name has come up quite a few times. I thought I'd see if you had a website...wow were we impressed! We always knew you had amazing talent and we are so happy to hear that you are doing so well. Don't be surprised if you see us at one of your gigs soon. Love ya!!

Joe DeSimone

January 24, 2006

Hey Andrew ! Great to see you making it as a trumpet artist ! One of the successful Bob Valle students ! Pls keep in touch.

Kelly Carney

January 12, 2006

I did a search on google for Andrew Carney and I found you. Andrew Carney is my son's name and I thought it was pretty cool to see his name on a CD. Once I show him this web site I'm sure he'll be your youngest fan!!

Tom CRail

January 6, 2006

I heard you with the Yve Evans group in Fallbrook 18 months ago and just found your web site. I'm glad to know where to buy your 2 CD's. Look forward to seeing you again. I'll keep up with you on the web site

Lynda and Bob Soady

December 23, 2005

At least one of our friends viewed your web site! Good for Peter! Where are all the other people I sent your info to???? We gave away the Home Again CD so will have to order it again. Hope to catch you again somewhere! I still have to load the photos from BC!

Andrew Cherchi - Italy

December 18, 2005

Hi Andrew! I took you the "Action shot ..." photograph (as shown in the photos section) in Italy and remember you as one of the most talented artist I've ever seen and heard in my life! Andrew, you are great and this site is amazing.

Frances and Mike Kim

December 6, 2005

Andrew....wow, you have your own website...very cool. Good to hear the latest happenings with you! We hope to see you (and Sheri) soon. God bless!

Dan J. Watanabe

November 15, 2005

ANDREW CARNEY! One of my musical idols! You inspire me.

Morris Brown

October 5, 2005

Well, well. You look dashing with your close haircut. My dear friend you have no idea how proud of you I am. You stuck with something you loved and are living a dream. And to think, I was there when your gift was born. It will be an honor to tell my grandchildren one day that I used to take trumpet lessons with you!!!

Hope to see you soon! God's continued blessings.

Peter Hartjens

October 3, 2005

Old friends, Bob and Lynda Soady met you in BC and sent along your web address. Like your sound.

Gary and Cathy Anderson from California

October 2, 2005

We are the ones you met on the tour to the west side of Vancouver Island and later at dinner at the Rocking Horse Saloon. We will be sending you an e-note soon.
Love from Gary and Cathy

Angie Dominguez

September 13, 2005

Look forward to speaking with you in October.

Enjoy your upcoming vacation.

Michele

September 12, 2005

Wowwwwwww!!!!!I never known that you've so amazing website!!!
My best congratulation!!!I work as a madness but as soon as possible I certainly return in CA (hopefully when you have a concert!).Believe in what you're doing!Congratulation and all the best!!

Yve Evans

September 9, 2005

From the moment I experienced Andrew Carney, I knew that he was not only an extraordinary musician but would come to be "the one to hear." Andrew "sings", "speaks" and "cooks" with his horn...in few words...when he blows, he IS his horn! Thankyou, Andrew, for the many years of your kindness and support both musically and spiritually. Great website, great cds (I have them all) and mucho success! Yve Evans

Paul MIyagishima

August 1, 2005

Since the 1st time I met you (crashing into your car at church on someone else's motorcycle) I knew you were going places. Keep making sweet music. Paul

Charles Burns

July 15, 2005

hey man, great playing with you tonight. I really dig your Over the Rainbow and Oleo. hope to see ya soon...

chuck suong

July 12, 2005

Hey Andrew!!

great to hear you're still at it! hope to catch up with ya real soon!! perhaps at charle's wedding?

God Bless,

chuck

Cory Tsuhako

July 8, 2005

Hey Mr. Andrew! Saw your website...very impressive. :) Looks like you are doing great with your music career. Congrats!!!

darwin tanabe

June 13, 2005

HOWZIT?

Darryl Walker

June 5, 2005

GREAT SITE! It was such a pleasure working with you after all these years! As ever, you are truly an inspiration. Let's do better at the keep in touch game. I'm sending your info to the Trombone player I spoke of (Alejandro Carballos)maybe he knows of some stuff you can sink your teeth into!

Darryl Walker

Phil Norris

May 26, 2005

Hiya Andrew, wow nice website eh?? I haven't figured out how to make one yet, lol.

You've also done some decent gigs, kudos to you. BTW, the Dorothy Day movie name changed to "Entertaining Angels, the Dorothy Day Story".

Missing Bob Valle too,(RIP)

Keep in touch,
Phil

Craig Uno

May 25, 2005

pimy!! I gotta hear the story on that one! When I was looking for info on Andrew, I didn't think to look for the obvious. Great site, great music, great man!
God Bless you and your music!

Kathleen

May 24, 2005

Do you still play in the El Camino on the 91? N2JAZZ ???
Great website.

Hope to hear you soon,
Kathleen and Steve
Long Beach

Peggy

May 23, 2005

Amazing artist, loved hearing him at Tahoe Jazz Festival. Playtime is a great cd--every track shines!
Looking forward to hearing more!