Andy Schlinder is a Chicago-based saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist. After taking up saxophone at an early age, he’s been fortunate to perform regularly for a living. After getting his bachelors in Music at Chicago College of the Performing Arts, he toured with The Glenn Miller Orchestra and The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He has been fortunate to play with great musicians like Ralph Bowen, John Swana, Lew Soloff, Denis DiBlasio, Eric Marienthal, Jeff Coffin, The Buddy RIch Big Band, Frankie Avalon, Mike Smith, Wycliff Gorden, Wes “Warmdaddy” Anderson, Marcus Printup and Grace Kelly to name a few. Starting in 2009, he apprenticed and became a saxophone technician as well. He currently runs his own company called AP Saxophone Repair, specializing in high-end saxophone repair and maintenance. Andy regularly plays with Bill O’Connell and the Chicago Skyliners, The Heritage Jazz Orchestra, New Nostalgia, The Flat Cats and various other working bands in the area.
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