Andy Firth is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding jazz clarinet players in the world today, having played internationally with some of the finest performers and ensembles in both classical and jazz music.

His mastery of the clarinet and saxophone, unrivalled expression of tone and technique, and endless devotion and enthusiasm has earned Andy a reputation as a performer not to be missed! In 2008, Andy performed a “Tribute to the Great Jazz Clarinetists” with jazz clarinet legend Buddy DeFranco as his guest artist at the illustrious, Carnegie Hall, New York.

Book Andy For Functions and Festivals

Andy Firth is an extremely experienced entertainer and woodwind performer having performed at hundreds of high profile engagements, festivals and guest spots with some of the finest names in jazz and blues today. Andy can be booked as a clarinet and saxophone artist or with his bands, Nova Swing (eight piece format) or One Foot in the Groove, (Quartet).

Andy’s performances are based on his amazing clarinet and saxophone playing and his styles vary from classical repertoire to early jazz and blues to Latin, rock and funk. Andy’s repertoire is far too extensive to list here but suffice to say that he can perform over 1,000 pieces of music from memory! Both Nova Swing and One Foot in the Groove are two remarkable ensembles that can cater for any function or event.

For more information contact Andy.

Book Andy For Guest Appearances

Andy’s experience as a seasoned performer and entertainer is second to none. He has appeared as a guest artists with the biggest and best names in jazz and blues in Australia and overseas. As a soloist, Andy has performed with the major Australian symphony orchestras and was the late Australian music legend, Maestro Tommy Tycho’s first call soloist for over 20 years. Tommy often introduced Andy as a “musical genius” or “a genius of the clarinet-the finest reed player Australia has ever produced”. Andy is equally at home performing “classical” repertoire and chamber music as he is playing jazz and other popular music styles and frequently gives master classes and tuition in all of these.

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Book Andy as a Composer or Arranger

As a composer, Andy has over 700 compositions to his name some of which are full scale classically oriented or chamber music works. Andy is also an experienced arranger, composer and studio musician, having arranged or composed music for and or performed on the sound tracks of many Australian and International advertising campaigns and TV shows.

An example of Andy’s award winning music for television:

Andy is musical director and arranger for the Mitch Capone Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble Tribute Shows in Australia and over the years has arranged music for numerous artists and recordings.

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Andy has Performed With:

International jazz and blues legends: B.B. King, Buddy DeFranco, Diana Krall, Wynton Marsalis, James Morrison, Maestro Tommy Tycho, Anthony Warlow, Marina Prior, Tommy Emmanuel, Don Burrows, Lee Konitz, Steve Haughton, Tommy Banks, Steve Harlos, James Moody, Bud Shank, Don Lusher, Kenny Ball Jazz Band, Acker Bilk, Ingrid Jensen, Dutch College Swing Band, North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band, Gary Motley, Paul Keller, Pete Seirs, Jay Hungerford, Ken Kehner, Joe Buerger and many others.

Other artists include: George Golla, Emma Pask, Ian Date, James Muller, John Morrison, Galapagos Duck, Rebecca Mendoza, Joe Ruberto, Dean Cooper, Janet Seidel, Jackie Love, Julie Anthony, Kevin Hunt, Daryl Somers, Sarah McKenzie, Catherine Lambert, Graeme Bell, Tom Baker, Ed Wilson, Vince Jones, Jonathan Wade, Peter Hooper, Mike Nelson, John Foreman, Fiona Burnett and the late great Ricky May, Bob Barnard, Rob Guest and Bobby Limb.

Quotes: from the Critics and the Players

“Andy Firth is the first clarinetist in 30 years or so, since Eddie Daniels, that I have really paid attention to…what he can do on the clarinet, I consider to be impossible! He’s a phenomenon!” – Buddy DeFranco – US jazz clarinet legend, Carnegie Hall 2008

“One of the most amazing clarinettists since Benny Goodman and one of the most gifted of all clarinettists.” – John Denman Clarinet Virtuoso

“Andy Firth is a joy to hear. He is a virtuoso that goes beyond virtuosity. The joy and enthusiasm in his playing and teaching reminds us all of why art exists, and why as musicians, we wanted to play music in the first place.” – Victor Morosco US Reeds Master and Composer

“I met Andy years ago when touring Australia, and many times since. His playing astounded me then, and continues to do so now. In jazz terms, he is a MONSTER PLAYER! A truly remarkable musician, a wonderful friend, an inspiration to behold, a lovely guy and a true great. A genius? No! He is better than that!” – Andy Cooper (UK Jazz Legend and clarinetist for the Kenny Ball Jazz Band 1967-2012)

“A genius of the clarinet! Once in a blue moon along comes an artist whose talent, musicianship and expertise is awesome. Such a man is Andy Firth, whose reputation as a brilliant performer and educator is Australia wide and acknowledged internationally as well” – Maestro Tommy Tycho D.Mus, AM