Portland instrumental trio plays Voodoo
Published 7:00 am Wednesday, November 19, 2014
ASTORIA — The Andrew Endres Collective will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Voodoo Room, located at 1114 Marine Drive.
This Portland instrumental trio is known for its modern indie-jazz sound and sophisticated interplay. The group plays adaptations of the standard repertoire as well as original compositions that are tastefully crafted and thoroughly composed.
The music lends itself from mellow interludes and motives to driving emotive solos and soaring melodic lines.
The trio consists of Endres on guitar, Sam Hallam on bass and James Ford on drums.
Endres has established a following as an outstanding guitarist and gifted musician. A bandleader and sought-after live sound engineer, Endres has performed for the PDX Jazz Festival, at countless private events and in venues in Portland and the surrounding area.
His musical style incorporates everything from various early ethnic folk songs to modern 20th century atonal works, from Broadway musicals to driving funk and math rock.
Endres is a recent graduate of Portland State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in music performance with emphasis on jazz studies. Endres also teaches at Guitarfish Music Studio in the Portland area.