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Colobraska Band realsed December 2024

Andrew’s third solo album “Colobraska Band” was released in December 2024. Featuring musicians he has met during his times living in Nebraska and Colorado, the music is raw with undertones of straight ahead swing. Availabe streaming the normal places and for purchase on bandcamp.

Andrew Janak 12/20/23 Andrew Janak 12/20/23

Andrew Janak to release “No Second Guessing” January 5th 2024

Andrew’s sophomore album “No Second Guessing” will be released on all streaming sites and bandcamp on January 5, 2024. Features Brian Scarborough on trombone, Gavin Allen-Dunn on organ and Bobby Wiens on drums.

https://andrewjanakmusic.bandcamp.com/album/no-second-guessing

Andrew Janak 2/17/22 Andrew Janak 2/17/22

Andrew Janak/David Hawkins Free Improv Set

Video of Andrew Janak/David Hawkins’ free improv due set can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytWeqiND7J4&t=967s

From the Omaha Under the Radar Festival Summer 2021, video by Joseph Carter

Andrew Janak 8/23/21 Andrew Janak 8/23/21

Andrew Janak Hired as Instructor of Jazz Saxophone at the University of Northern Colorado

Andrew was recently hired as the Instructor of Jazz Saxophone at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. This renowned program features a world-class faculty, talented students and countless wonderful alumni. More information on the program is here: https://arts.unco.edu/music/jazz-studies/

Andrew Janak 5/23/21 Andrew Janak 5/23/21

Private Lesson Openings Summer 2021

Andrew is opening up spots in his private studio for the Summer of 2021. Students of all ages/abilities levels are encouraged to reach out. Currently Andrew teaches jazz saxophone, classical saxophone, composition, arranging and improvisation (all instruments). Check out the Teaching/Resources tab for free pdf educational material and contact Andrew for inquiries for lesson times, rates, etc. For students not in the Lincoln, NE area online Zoom lessons are an option, as Andrew has significant experience with online teaching.

For those not aquatinted with his playing, here’s a recording of the standard “Body and Soul”

Andrew Janak 5/13/21 Andrew Janak 5/13/21

Andrew Janak Performs at NASA Region 3 Conference

In mid-March Andrew performed virtually at the NASA (North American Saxophone Alliance) Region 3 conference accompanied by Mitch Towne on organ and David Hawkins on drums. His set consisted of two new original compositions (“Enough” and “Too Much”) and a brand-new arrangement of Joe Henderson’s “Serenity”. The videos of the performance are embedded below.