Andy Martin (American musician)

Andy Martin is an American jazz trombonist and Los Angeles studio player. He has recorded 12 albums as a leader or co-leader highlighted by the widely acclaimed record with the Metropole Orchestra. He is a member of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band and was the featured soloist with Bill Holman big band for 15 years. Martin is also a member of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra led by Chris Walden, and has been in Tom Kubis' big band since its inception. Andy has recorded and toured with many renowned artists such as Poncho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Quincy Jones, Michael Bublé, John Legend, David Foster, Earth, Wind & Fire, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Coldplay, Metallica, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban, and The Who.

Early life

Martin was born Andrew Morgan Martin on August 10, 1960 in Provo, Utah to Lani (née Morgan) and David Martin (1935–2024). Martin lived in Castro Valley, California with his two brothers, Scott and Stan, until he was 9 years old when he and his family moved to Long Beach, California. == Career ==

Career

In addition to being a top jazz soloist, Martin has played in over 350 major motion pictures, including the trombone solo in the opening credits of Monsters, Inc. and played the trombone solos in the movie La La Land and The Secret Life of Pets. He is also the trombone soloist for the character of Connie in the Pixar film Soul. He has played on television shows such as Family Guy, King of the Hill, Dancing with the Stars, and American Dad!. Martin was the lead trombone on American Idol in seasons one through three. He was initiated as an honorary member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia in 2018 at the National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is one of the trombonists for the 2024 Illumination film, Despicable Me 4. Martin was one of the lead trombonists for the soundtrack of the 2024 film IF starring Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming. ==Personal life==

Personal life

Martin has five children, three from an early relationship and two from his first marriage to Angela Thielen whom he filed for divorce in 2006 and was finalized in 2008. Martin also has a step-daughter with his current wife, Maria Vilchis whom he married on November 8, 2019 in a private courthouse ceremony. ==Discography==

Discography

• Leading Off (Resurgent, 1995) • Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra (Mons, 1997) • The Project with Vic Lewis (Drewbone, 2004) • Trombone Titans with Carl Fontana (Drewbone, 2013) ==References==

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