Andy Gander is an Australian drummer with a live and studio background that covers various musical styles, particularly jazz, Latin, rock and funk. He has performed in a wide range of settings all over the World with many great Australian and international artists including Ernie Watts, Larry Coryell, Harry Connick, Jim McNeely, Jim Pugh, Joe Pass, John McLaughlin, Johnny Griffin, Kenny Kirkland, Kenny Wheeler, Bobby Shew, Mark Murphy, Michael Brecker, Ray Brown, Guy Strazzullo, Joe Chindamo, Dale Barlow, James Muller, Steve McKenna, Carl Orr, Daryl Pratt, Paul Grabowsky, Steve Hunter, Vince Jones and many others. He is interested in polyrhythms and their application to the drums in jazz and contemporary groove-based music.
He is an active educator and clinician and holds a Masters Degree from Melbourne University.
A devoted student, Andy is also an accomplished educator/clinician who has incorporated his own musical studies and gigging experience with formalised academic research. He is an active educator and clinician and holds a Masters Degree from Melbourne University and a PhD. from Sydney University.
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Saturday 18th October 2025
11am to 1pm
$30 Entry (+GST & BF)
JMI Live, 10 Exhibition St Bowen Hills
Head to our Humanitix to purchase limited seated tickets
How do I purchase a ticket?
Tickets are being sold through Humanitix. Purchase limited seated tickets here. Due to JMI Live being an intimate space, we have a maximum number of guests allowed in the venue. We highly recommend it is best to get in early before tickets sell out.
What is JMI Live?
JMI Live presents live jazz in Brisbane every Thursday night from 8pm and a jam session after each gig. JMI Live is renowned for its intimate setting, providing the best opportunity to listen to live jazz in Brisbane. Just like a jazz club in New York, this venue is the ideal location for great jazz music, acoustics and atmosphere.
Location
JMI Live is located at 10 Exhibition Street, Bowen Hills.