Epi 98 Andrew Hartzell, Samba Savannah

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Bio:

Andrew Hartzell is the musical director of Samba Savannah. Established in Savannah Georgia in 2013, Samba Savannah is a community-based educational organization dedicated to teaching and performing Brazilian Samba percussion styles.

The catalyst for his serious study of Brazilian percussion started with capoeira, and it was through those connections that he was able to find the teachers and fellow musicians who have expanded his knowledge and skills over the years.

Andrew has had the good fortune to have studied with Mestre Nego Gato, Mestre Almiro, Mestre Jorge Alabé, Mestre Ailton Nunes, Mestre Jonas, Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro, Eduardo (DuDu) Fuentes, Marcio Peeter, Wagner Santos, Pitoco de Aira, Mark Lamson, Michael Spiro, Brian Davis, and Francisco Marques.

He has for many years performed as a percussionist in other groups, playing a wide range of music.

In addition to his musical pursuits, Andrew owns and operates a solo woodworking business designing and building custom furniture and cabinetry.