Andrew was born in London England and moved to Los Angeles in 1979. In 1991 Andrew started a music educational publishing company A.D.G. Productions which has now published over 150 music instructional books with Andrew authoring over 80 books for piano/keyboards, woodwinds, guitar/bass, including such titles as "100 Ultimate Blues Riffs", "100 Ultimate Jazz Riffs", "Funky Organ Grooves", "Outta Sight Funk & R&B Riffs" "The Blues Scale" that are sold to and used by teachers and students throughout the world.
Andrew is an exceptional all round experienced keyboard player, composer as well as a guitarist, and his experience has enabled him to compose, produce and arrange music for many artists, TV Shows, film, theater, commercials including TV shows such as General Hospital and Oceanquest. He has worked with such notable artists as Gary Wright, Johnny Guitar Watson, Edwin Starr, Mike Pinera. His band The Super Groovers has received worldwide airplay on many jazz radio stations. Andrew is equally adept at playing and teaching in many styles including, Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk & R&B, Gospel, Country.
Andrew plays in an instrumental jazz group called "The Super Groovers" where he co-writes all the music with saxophonist Frank Villafranca blending musical styles such as : Jazz, Blues, Funk, Latin, African, New Age, Gospel, Rock. They have released two albums Supergroovin' and Mainline Connection to critical acclaim available from various internet music retailers.
Andrew began his musical training at the age of 7, studying classical piano for 12 years. He has studied Synthesizer Programming at UCLA and was chosen to participate, by B.M.I., in their film scoring workshop, instructed by world renowned TV and film composer EARL HAGEN. Andrew also studied Jazz piano for 6 years with top jazz pianist MIKE GARSON.
With the success of his books, Andrew teaches many beginner to advanced music students from around the world using the internet, skype and webcam specializing in blues, jazz, rock, country, gospel piano playing, music production, songwriting, music career development, jazz improvising, music sequencing and programming, etc. He can be contacted at: musiclessons@adgproductions.com
"60 Of The Funkiest Keyboard Riffs Known To Mankind" by Andrew Gordon consists of 60 riffs in a funky style. The first 30 riffs are designed to be played using a Clavinet sound while the second 30 riffs are designed to be played by an Organ sound.
These 60 riffs cover a multitude of musical styles including Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Disco, Jazz, Latin, Blues, Rock, Gospel and Hip-Hop. Musicians and bands that have influenced these 60 examples include: Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Billy Preston, Ramsey Lewis, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Charles Earland, Stevie Winwood, Richard Tee, James Brown, Tower Of Power and Earth Wind and Fire.
This product is for the intermediate to advanced musician who needs a comprehensive practical guide to these styles. The audio files has each example recorded twice. The first example has the left hand part on the left channel and the right hand part on the right channel as well as a separate bass line and drums. The second version of each example has only the bass and drums recorded so that you can play along with the backing rhythm tracks.
Título : 60 Of The Funkiest Keyboard Riffs Known To Mankind
EAN : 9781970178401
Editorial : A.D.G. Productions
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