We were at Berklee together in the late 1970s. We palled around with the same bunch of guys in the dorm at 150 Mass Ave. We both were from Baltimore so we had that in common, I a few years older. He was always a gentleman and understated. I don't think any of us at that time knew how good he was. He never flaunted his ability. We were just too busy talking about girls, what we were going to do on Saturday night, and listening to our own favorite bands on LP to know that he was about to become a global bass star. We couldn't see the forest. I have JUST learned tonight (3/13/20) that he died this time last year. I'm tearing up as I type this. What a mammoth talent. What a terrible loss. RIP, Jeff.
Jeff Andrews is a fucking super bass player yet unrecognized, I do not understand why? having played with the greatest is probably not a guarantee of recognition.
I just heard his name for the first time yesterday but I've been playing - across most genres - for 3 decades! Why?!!! What an amazing player and what a sad loss so relatively young.
Jeff started that gig. It was not a music club previously.I was on the road with him and we parked his car in New Jersey,walked across the GW bridge and went to the movies to see Purple Rain when it had just come out...then to the 55 the second time they had music..only a couple of people there in the begininng.Stern must have asked me a dozen times"am I using too much delay?"Every week week it got bigger.this was'84(?) I guess.Good ol days for sure.
incredible.....!!!!!! what lucky you are....the best thing it can happen to you in U S A is to ear masters of jazz like them....that s why i would like to go in this country....the only thing.....sorry for the my inglish
no prob! In every country there are good jazz musicians that are lesser known but as good as the famous ones! (and probably lessons are more affordable). Keep playing!@@christophegaudissart6551
What a wonderful player--I saw him with Mike Stern and Ben Perowsky (another under-exposed wiz) and I doubt I will ever forget the amazing musicality of that night. RIP.
I just recently scored one of his great fender guitars in a baltimore storage locker. 30 plus years buying never dreamed I would get one of these. Rip Mr Andrews!
Thanks for posting this. Jeff is one of my all-time favorite players. What's the name of the ballad starting at 4:00? Jeff's solo is so beautiful and lyrical.
Anyone know what happened to Jeff? He was too young to check out..After seeing him for years with Stern, Berg, Brecker, Steps and the like, he kinda dropped outta sight..no longer toured with those NY heavy weights and not any solo LP's put out...what went on in his life from the mid to late 90's till now..? He was a nice guy,,met him a couple a times when he was in Brecker's group and then again when touring with Stern..
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!! He was the best sounding bass player to me ... since the first hearing of Between the Lines album (around 1999) ... i´m a drummer but it totally changed my music world !!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Noones´s like Jeff !!!!!
We were at Berklee together in the late 1970s. We palled around with the same bunch of guys in the dorm at 150 Mass Ave. We both were from Baltimore so we had that in common, I a few years older. He was always a gentleman and understated. I don't think any of us at that time knew how good he was. He never flaunted his ability. We were just too busy talking about girls, what we were going to do on Saturday night, and listening to our own favorite bands on LP to know that he was about to become a global bass star. We couldn't see the forest. I have JUST learned tonight (3/13/20) that he died this time last year. I'm tearing up as I type this. What a mammoth talent. What a terrible loss. RIP, Jeff.
So sorry for your loss. Jeff was one of a kind.
@@thebreathalyzer Thank you!
He was one of those guys who not only had great chops but played meaningful lines and phrases, frequently quoting famous melodies in his solos.
It's not often i watch 17 minutes of bass solos from the same guy and want to repeat again and again!!! Incredible talent
Jeff Andrews is THE man . The most swinging electric bass player on the planet.
We agree Rufus! He was totally swinging!
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He was :'( RIP, Jeff.
RIP Jeff. Saw him countless times and he was a big part of the NYC '80s jazz sound.
RIP Jeff Andrews. Long live one of the greatest eletric jazz bassist since Jaco.
Jeff Andrews is a fucking super bass player yet unrecognized, I do not understand why? having played with the greatest is probably not a guarantee of recognition.
I just heard his name for the first time yesterday but I've been playing - across most genres - for 3 decades! Why?!!! What an amazing player and what a sad loss so relatively young.
Great musician!! I saw Mike STERN trio in 94...fantastic!! Rip Mr
RIP Jeff Andrews , a wonderful musician and educator .
Thank you Lucas for creating this compilation of Jeff's amazing solos. Jeff was brilliant. R.I.P Maestro Jeff Andrews.
Repose en paix Jeff, tu fus un immense bassiste!
Saw Jeff and Mike in '98 at the famous 55 bar in NYC, free entrance, just had to buy 1 drink. Awesome!!!
Jeff started that gig. It was not a music club previously.I was on the road with him and we parked his car in New Jersey,walked across the GW bridge and went to the movies to see Purple Rain when it had just come out...then to the 55 the second time they had music..only a couple of people there in the begininng.Stern must have asked me a dozen times"am I using too much delay?"Every week week it got bigger.this was'84(?) I guess.Good ol days for sure.
incredible.....!!!!!! what lucky you are....the best thing it can happen to you in U S A is to ear masters of jazz like them....that s why i would like to go in this country....the only thing.....sorry for the my inglish
no prob! In every country there are good jazz musicians that are lesser known but as good as the famous ones! (and probably lessons are more affordable). Keep playing!@@christophegaudissart6551
What a wonderful player--I saw him with Mike Stern and Ben Perowsky (another under-exposed wiz) and I doubt I will ever forget the amazing musicality of that night. RIP.
Just discovered Jeff Andrews tonight. Love it!
Wow only just heard of Jeff why is he not super well known? incredible soloist :-D
That tone........Jeff was the man RIP/
Phenomenal bass player, these phrases starting at 9:15 are insane
One of the best improvisors I ever saw live. He made that bass sing.
A true Genius! Jeff Andrews! wow!!!!
RIP Sir Andrews!
Seen Jeff back in the day. One of my favorites. Great tone.
¡El maestro Jeff! Una gran inspiración para quienes tocamos las 4 cuerdas. Una lástima que no estés entre nosotros.
So sorry to hear of his passing! Such an amazing bassist!
awesome jeff, solid...
Incredible Melodic & Technical & Musical Thy Name Is Jeff Andrews. COOL INDEED.
Thanks for share.....this guy a great reference in 4 strings bass.
beautiful jeff...
Greatest solo bassist.
MASTER OF MASTER!
jeff is awesome !!!
Legendary
Great and awesome and beautiful.
A giant talent
awesome bass player
Thanks for sharing
Master Musician
God Bless ya man.
Bela compilação!!
R.I.P. dear Jeff ...
Grande Jeff
Jeff is bass guru
I just recently scored one of his great fender guitars in a baltimore storage locker.
30 plus years buying never dreamed I would get one of these. Rip Mr Andrews!
did you find any zappa records?we were teenage friends
did you happen to find any zappa records? we were teenage friends
Amazing✌️
Much Respect! Jaco Clones Pay ATTENTION!!
Thanks for posting this. Jeff is one of my all-time favorite players.
What's the name of the ballad starting at 4:00? Jeff's solo is so beautiful and lyrical.
Wing and Prayer
@@lucasfernandes5126 Great. Thank you very much. I'm transcribing the solo so it's helpful to have the source. :-)
The Communicator!
his resume is massive.
RIP Jeff
Un grandissimo talento
Thanks for putting this together! Yes, Jeff is criminally underrated. What is the make of that jazz bass?
it's a yamaha bb 1500 bass, no longer in production, i had one and it was phenomenal
Anyone know what happened to Jeff? He was too young to check out..After seeing him for years with Stern, Berg, Brecker, Steps and the like, he kinda dropped outta sight..no longer toured with those NY heavy weights and not any solo LP's put out...what went on in his life from the mid to late 90's till now..? He was a nice guy,,met him a couple a times when he was in Brecker's group and then again when touring with Stern..
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!
He was the best sounding bass player to me ... since the first hearing of Between the Lines album (around 1999) ... i´m a drummer but it totally changed my music world !!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Noones´s like Jeff !!!!!
Could you please do a shot of his hands on the bass? Lol I really don't need SUPER CLOSE UPS of his face while playing.
The sound speak... Right hand also the quality like nhöp.
The rebirth of jaco.
Rip
Anybody know the first song? Can’t place the melody
Softly as in a morning sunrise
Who needs 5 or 6 strings?
What this bass?? Suhr? momose?
Rob Sartle Yamaha BB1500a
Thanks....!!
Jaco style
I'm a whole lot more interested in bass lines than bass solos. No disrespect intended.
ok
you should check out the stern albums jeff played on, he maybe has one solo total, and his basslines are outstanding
Very sad... :-(