Andrew Pereira is a saxophonist and composer currently residing in Brooklyn, NY. Andrew became steeped in the vibrant Philly music scene in his younger years, learning from the established musicians in town while developing his creative concept of the saxophone with the talent present on the scene. His skills at interpreting music of many eras led to big band engagements that featured artists such as Peter Erskine, while his versatile sound made him a valuable side-man on a wide range of recording projects. During this time, Andrew was also awarded 2nd place in the North American Saxophone Alliance 2016 jazz competition.
Since his move to NYC in 2018, Andrew has doubled down on honing his skills in composition, and received a Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from The City College of New York. He continues to expend more of his time and energy into bandleading, taking on the ambitious task of performing all-original sets of music, and continues to expand his catalog of compositions ripe for recording. Andrew’s debut album, Lost In Plain Sight, was released in December of 2023 under the Fresh Sound New Talent label.
The Quarter lineup will feature:
Andrew Pereira - Alto Sax
Max Light - Guitar
Dan Pappalardo - Bass
Jonas Esser - Drums