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Well known for his exceptional talent, versatility, and captivating performances. With an extensive repertoire spanning across various genres, including jazz, pop, soul, and smooth sounds, Andrew has enthralled audiences worldwide with his remarkable saxophone skills. His performances are characterized by a unique blend of uplifting melodies, heartfelt improvisations, and dynamic stage presence, creating an unforgettable musical experience.Andrew Young has spent his life travelling the world with his saxophones with tours to Europe, Turkey, Caribbean, Far East, South America & South Africa. He has performed for the late Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, the President of Austria Mr Heinz Fisher, and Presidents Nelson Mandela & Fidel Castro.
He has performed with Joseph Shabalala, Jonathan Butler, Shakatak, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir James Galway, Keith Washington, Dionne Warwick, the Buena Vista Social Club and Spyro Gyra.
Andrew was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for Services to Music by Vienna University, presented to him by Otto Von Habsburg (Archduke of Austria) and the Standard Bank Ovation Awards at the 2019 & 2020 National Arts Festival, Grahamstown.
His numerous albums (1994 - 2020) include Soul People, Magic Life, A Christmas Album, One II One, Touched to Tell, Live In Vienna, In A Quiet Moment, Sax, Blues & Rock ’n Roll, Bright Blue, Reminiscing, Diamonds, Easy Street and The Collection.
The China Daily Mail calls him the "Prince of the Saxophone"
The Saxophone Journal USA describes him as a "A saxophonist with a ton of technique and funky soulfulness"
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Die Koelkamers, 1 Kreefte Street,Paternoster, Western Cape, Darling, South Africa
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