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Andrew Distel was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. While studying at the prestigious College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, he was taken under the wing of Mary Ellen Tanner, sitting in and learning from some of the great musicians in the Cincinnati jazz scene including John Von Ohlen and Cal Collins. His trumpet mentors include the much sought after teacher and clinician, Pat Harbison; and the world-renowned trumpet guru, William Adam, former professor at Indiana University.

Blows You Away

Upon his arrival in Chicago, he began headlining at such notable venues as the Pump Room, the Green Mill, Pops for Champagne, Green Dolphin Street and performing at a variety of festivals including the International Association of Jazz Educators. He has performed or recorded with Ira Sullivan, Cal Collins, Bobby Caldwell, Ron Hawking, Rob Parton, Fred Hersch, Paul Leim, Brent Mason, Jimmy Nichols, Joe Chemay, Scott Burns, Ted Sirota, Bob Bowker, Darmon Meader, the Lakeside Singers, and the Phil Degreg Trio. Andrew’s performance experience has allowed him hone his craft even further with a band comprised of some rising stars of the Chicago jazz scene.