Andy studied at the prestigious College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, with Mary Ellen Tanner, a close friend and colleague of Rosemary Clooney. He sat in with great musicians in the Cincinnati jazz scene—John Von Ohlen (drummer for Stan Kenton) and Cal Collins (West Coast guitarist for Benny Goodman). His mentors on the trumpet include teacher and clinician, Pat Harbison, and the world-renowned trumpet guru, William Adam. Andy headlines weekly at the Pump Room and has appeared at the Green Mill, Pops for Champagne, Green Dolphin Street and festivals including the International Association of Jazz Educators. He has performed with Ira Sullivan, 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 Phil Degreg Trio and, of course, the Lakeside Singers.