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victorwootenfan
Posted - 05/19/2008 : 02:31:13 AM Just a heads up to you folks out there. I know I haven't posted in awhile, and since joining this forum several years ago, my tastes in music have gone all over the place... Anywho, I've been checking out this saxophonist/Bass Clarinetist Andrew D'Angelo for a while, and he plays in some killing groups! Anyone who would be interested, youtube the band "human feel" that he plays in with Kurt Rosinwinkl, Chris Speed and jim Black. This guy has been through two major brain surgeries for a cancerous tumor in the past few months, and is still kicking, still gigging, and blogs about the whole process. He is a freelance musician living in new york, and does not have health insurance. If you guys/gals are so inclined, he has donations set up on his website, or you can buy his most recent album "Skadra Degis" with Jim black and bass player trevor dunn of Mr. Bungle fame...and the proceeds go to his medical fund. Check it out tho, and thanks!!!
On Friday, January 25, 2008 world-renowned saxophonist/composer Andrew D'Angelo suffered a major seizure while driving in Brooklyn, NY. Tests in the hospital revealed a large tumor in his brain. Andrew will undergo brain surgery at some point in the next few weeks. At this time, it is believed that the tumor is not cancerous, but this will not be confirmed until a biopsy is performed.
Like many Americans, Andrew has no health insurance. A fund has been established to help with the costs of his surgery and recovery. Donations can be sent via PayPal at donate@andrewdangelo.com. We deeply appreciate any efforts that can be made to spread the word about Andrew's situation.
Benefit concerts are currently being planned for New York City and Boston. More information about these concerts will be posted on www.andrewdangelo.com as soon as it is available.
Andrew D'Angelo, born 1966 in Seattle, Washington is one of the key members of Brooklyn's avant-garde jazz community. His work as a composer, performer, and bandleader has been a pivotal influence on his peers, as well as on younger generations of musicians. Andrew first achieved worldwide notoriety as a member of Human Feel with his longtime friends Jim Black, Chris Speed, and Kurt Rosenwinkel. After moving to Brooklyn in 1986 he joined the downtown music community centered around the Knitting Factory, working with musicians like Mark Dresser, Erik Friedlander, Bobby Previte, and many other leading artists. He is also currently a member of the Matt Wilson Quartet and Hilmar Jensson's band Tyft. Skirl Records released "Skadra Degis," the debut of Andrew's trio with Jim Black and Trevor Dunn on January 31, 2008.
