Michael Andrew (singer)

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Michael Andrew (born September 3, 1965) is a jazz singer, bandleader and actor. He married Lea Andrew in 2007, and the couple resides in Orlando, Florida.

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Early life

Andrew grew up in Wisconsin, attending Menomonee Falls High School. He was drawn to jazz and big band music and was influenced by singers like Mel Torme and Frank Sinatra. [1] While in college Andrew formed a jazz group called the Michael Andrew Trio, where he performed tunes from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1987, Andrew began his musical career as a performer with Carnival Cruise Lines. [2]

Career

Andrew has performed in many venues. For two years from 1994 to 1996, he was the headline act at the Rainbow Room. [3] He has toured extensively with his big band, Swingerhead, performing over 300 shows a year. [4]

Additionally, Andrew has performed with Symphonic orchestras in Akron, Ohio, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Houston, Texas, Charlotte, North Carolina, Long Beach, California, Missoula, Montana, Orlando, Florida, Providence, Rhode Island, San Antonio, Texas, Sarasota, Florida, and Palm Beach, Florida. [4]

He has also acted and his work has appeared in film. [5] He played the role of a wedding singer in the 2001 movie Heartbreakers, where his music was featured. [6] He produced "The Man with the Big Sombrero" in the 2009 film Inglourious Basterds . [7]

Andrew starred in a musical theatre version of The Nutty Professor , in Nashville in July and August 2012. The musical's book is by Rupert Holmes, and the score is by Marvin Hamlisch. The production was directed by Jerry Lewis. [8] [9]

Among accolades for Andrew's work, the New York Post said Andrew was the next Harry Connick Jr. [10] Merv Griffin called Andrew "one of the greatest singers of all time." [11]

In 2021, Andrew produced eleven songs for the Aaron Sorkin biopic, Being The Ricardos including, "The I Love Lucy Theme Song," "Cuban Pete," and "Babalu." [12]

Discography

Filmography

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References

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  2. ↑ "UW-EAU Claire Alumni Success Stories: Michael Andrew '87". Archived from the original on 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
  3. ↑ "Michael Andrew - Orlando Cabaret Festival". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
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  6. ↑ "Heartbreakers (2001) - Soundtracks". IMDb.com.
  7. ↑ Michael Andrew, IMDb.com, accessed June 25, 2012
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