Andy Kleindienst

Performer / Educator / Arranger

Andy is a passionate

Performer & Educator

A versatile musician who loves making music in a variety of settings from Classical, Jazz, Afro-Caribbean, Pop, and more.

Andy enjoys working with students in his private studio as well as large ensembles and masterclasses.

Orquesta GarDel

Andy is the Co-Director of Qrquesta GarDel, a 12 piece Afro-Cuban ensemble based in Durham, North Carolina. “Siempre Estoy Contigo” was written and recorded in may of 2020, during the first few months of the Pandemic. This song reassures us that even though we could not be together, we are not alone. I’m always with you!

Music

Lo Que Tu Querias

The inaugural album from Orquesta GarDel, this album features all original songs written by Andy Kleindienst and Eric Hirsh.

La Fiesta Latin Jazz Quintet

This eponymous debut album features Ramon Ortiz, Bevery Botsford, Andy Kleindienst (Bass), Stephen Anderson, and Gregg Gelb.

Christmas

Featuring a variety of classic Christmas songs reimagined in original arrangements.