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Andrew Mills

Jazz Announcer

Andrew Mills has been committed to promoting quality music in his community as a performer and educator for most of his life. Before joining the music team at CapRadio, Andrew enjoyed a 20-year career as a professional guitarist. He's performed in over 90 countries, and offered his talents to numerous recordings as well.

A proud Canadian ex-pat, Andrew completed his music education in jazz performance at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. There he studied under several Canadian jazz greats, including Dave McMurdo, Pat Collins, and Geoff Young. He also had the honor of participating in masterclasses with Rob McConnell, Ed Bickert, and Wynton Marsalis.

When he isn’t hosting Excellence in Jazz, there is a good chance you can catch Andrew performing throughout the Bay Area, Tahoe, or anywhere in between.

 

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  • Excellence in Jazz

    The Giants of Mainstream Jazz plus today's most exciting straight-ahead emerging artists with contemporary vocals and spices of Blues and Latin Jazz.

    Stories by Andrew Mills

  • AP Photo/Ton Pouw

    Celebrating the many faces of Miles Davis

    May 26, 2022

    Synonymous with cool and a signature muted trumpet sound, Miles Davis is one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time — but, he was so much more than that. On the 96th anniversary of his birth, we’ll explore his genre-defying musical legacy.

  • Courtesy of the Artist

    Jazz music that got us through another year of the pandemic

    December 22, 2021

    CapRadio’s jazz hosts share their top picks for jazz music that came out in 2021.

  • Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash

    The legend of CapRadio's Jingle Bell Jazz

    December 16, 2021

    Forty years ago, Gary Vercelli had an idea. An idea that would forever change the face of Christmas at CapRadio. But, like all great ideas, it did not come to him easily.

  • Samara Joy

    Vocalist Samara Joy makes a striking debut

    October 20, 2021

    Samara Joy sings like she's seen it all, but she just released her self-titled debut album. CapRadio’s Andrew Mills spoke with her on winning an international jazz vocal competition, having a fan in Oscar-winning actress Regina King and more.

  • Anna Yatskevich

    Saxophonist Alexa Tarantino Shines Bright with 'Firefly'

    June 4, 2021

    Alexa Tarantino is a shining star saxophonist and composer at the forefront of today’s exciting jazz scene. She spoke with CapRadio’s Andrew Mills on recording an album through a pandemic, learning a new language, and more.

  • ARTEMIS

    Celebrating Blue Note Records During Jazz Appreciation Month

    April 14, 2021

    Excellence in Jazz Host Andrew Mills takes a look at some stand-out tracks from the storied Jazz record label Blue Note as we honor a great American artform during the month of April.

  • Courtesy Jackson Irvine

    Former Rio Americano Jazz Students On The Path To Success

    March 29, 2021

    Trumpeter Grady Flamm and vibraphonist, composer and arranger Jackson Irvine have accomplished a lot in their young careers. They spoke with CapRadio’s Andrew Mills on their early jazz education, their future outlook, and more.

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    Ear To Ear: Favorite Jazz Albums Of 2020

    January 5, 2021

    Andrew Mills takes a look back at some of his favorite jazz albums from 2020.

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    Ear To Ear: Celebrating Thelonious Monk

    October 6, 2020

    As we head into the birth month of the great Thelonious Monk, let’s take a look back on some of his many astounding contributions to the jazz repertoire.

  • Courtesy of Larnell Lewis

    Ear To Ear: Celebrating Canadian Jazz Greats

    July 7, 2020

    Jazz Host Andrew Mills, CapRadio’s resident Canadian expat, runs through some of his favorite Canadian jazz artists in celebration of Canada Day earlier this month.

 

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