Andrew Borger

Andrew Borger
Background information
BornColorado, United States
GenresAvant, punk, rock, experimental music, Jazz, blues, pop, soul, folk, country
Occupation(s)Songwriter, musician
InstrumentsDrums, percussion
Years active1991–present
LabelsBlue Note, Team Love, Royal Potato Family, Heinz Records
Associated actsEskimo
ABBEBB Percussion and Horn Ensemble
Jessica Jones Quartet
Beth Lisick Ordeal
Tom Waits
Norah Jones
Smokey Hormel
Jim Campilongo
Marco Benevento
Pink Martini
China Forbes
Jimmie Herrod
Edna Vasquez
Melissa Madden Gray

Andrew Borger is an American drummer.

Biography

Born in Littleton, Colorado, Andrew Borger went to UC Berkeley and played extensively in the San Francisco Bay Area club scene before being recognized by Tom Waits and later Norah Jones. Andrew's flair for percussion includes not only the drum kit, but hand drums, maracas, and pots & pans,[1] He is known for his extemporaneous approach, unique sonic palette, and stylistic versatility.

In addition to Waits and Jones, he has played with Chuck Prophet, Sean Hayes, Smokey Hormel, Jesse Harris, Anaïs Mitchell, among others.[2] Andrew (who also goes by Andy[3]) has numerous recordings, and is featured in the DVD Norah Jones & the Handsome Band: Live in 2004. Andrew has also recorded and toured with Ani DiFranco, Marco Benevento, and k.d. lang. He currently lives in Portland, OR, and performs and tours with Meow Meow and Pink Martini.

References
  1. "Andrew Borger album credits". Artist Direct. February 1, 2010. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  2. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/andrew-borger-mn0000121342
  3. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/andy-borger-mn0002506611


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