安迪賈非 Andy Jaffe

Andy Jaffe is a distinguished jazz pianist, composer, and educator with a prolific career spanning decades. Known for his sophisticated compositions and arrangements, his 2020 album “Chorinhoso” showcases his Brazilian-influenced originals, praised by Downbeat for its "lush and impeccably voiced" orchestrations. His extensive discography also includes "Arc" (2016) and "Manhattan Projections," featuring collaborations with jazz luminaries like Wallace Roney and Branford Marsalis. Jaffe’s significant contributions to jazz pedagogy include teaching at Berklee College of Music and chairing the jazz department at Williams College, earning him the IAJE's Distinguished Contribution Award. He has performed internationally, including at Blue Note Taipei.