Andrew Borger

Andrew Borger
Genres avant, punk, rock, experimental music, Jazz, blues, pop, soul, folk, country
Occupations Songwriter, Musician
Instruments drums, percussion, guitar
Years active 1991-present
Labels Blue Note, Team Love
Associated acts Eskimo
ABBEBB Percussion and Horn Ensemble
Jessica Jones Quartet
Beth Lisick Ordeal
Tom Waits
Norah Jones
Jim Campilongo

Andrew Borger is an American drummer. Born in Colorado, Andrew Borger played extensively in San Francisco Bay Area club scene before being recognized by Tom Waits[1] and eventually Norah Jones. Andrew's flare for percussion includes not only kit drums, but tablas, maracas, pots & pans,[2] and he has even been known to solo on his snare box (not the drum, but the box). Andrew is featured in the DVD Norah Jones & the Handsome Band: Live in 2004[3]

Today he lives in Brooklyn, NY and plays with Norah Jones, Jesse Harris, and the Take-out Kings, amongst others.

References

  1. ^ "Mule Variations". Mule Variations - musicians. 2010-01-27. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mule_Variations. Retrieved 2010-02-01. 
  2. ^ "Andrew Borger album credits". Artist Direct. 2010-02-01. http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/andrew-borger/963252. Retrieved 2010-02-01. 
  3. ^ "Andrew Borger". IMDB Artists. 2010-02-01. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0096525/. Retrieved 2010-02-01. 

Andrew is currently playing drums with Ani DiFranco on her 2010 tour.