Born and raised on the westside of Chicago, André was introduced to music at an early age. When he was 12, he met the drums and started playing the snare drums for about six months, then courted the trumpet for three months, but when he picked-up the saxophone, he fell in love and the eternal union began. Similar to his musical inspirations, André’s study of music and its many different intricacies enabled him to perfect a traditional jazz sound enhanced by his distinctive creative flair. His dynamic performances have captivated audiences worldwide by creating an environment of smooth, sweet, hypnotic, .