GET BACK - Andrew Young Plays the Beatles
ANDREW YOUNG is back in South Africa and ready to wow the audience at The Drama Factory.
Through music Andrew will take the audience on a journey of his life growing up in Liverpool and play the songs that have influenced him and a generation of musicians.
Program includes classic songs from Liverpool: Hey Jude, Imagine, Yesterday, I Saw Her Standing There, A Hard Day’s Night, The Long And Winding Road, Strawberry Fields, Penny Lane, Let It Be, Ferry Cross The Mersey, You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Get Back has been performed in Europe, China and South Africa and has received the highest reviews.
BIOS
ANDREW YOUNG
Andrew started his musical training in Liverpool, UK, at the age of 8 with Clarinet and Saxophone lessons, but he would rather have been playing football! Andrew has spent his life traveling the world with his saxophones, including tours to Europe, Turkey, Caribbean, Far East, South America & South Africa. He has performed with various Symphony Orchestras and alongside Pop/Jazz/Funk luminaries such as Matt Bianco and Precious Wilson Band, Joseph Shabalala, Jonathan Butler, Shakatak, Dame Shirley Bassey, James Galway, Keith Washington Dionne Warwick. Buena Vista Social Club, Spyro Gyra.
Andrew was invited to South Africa as a Member of the Kwazulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra and shortly thereafter he formed his own band “Let It Flow.” a 5 piece Jazz/Funk/Fusion Band which brought him huge success and a No. 1 Album on theEast Coast Radio hit parade.
Awarded an Honoree Doctorate for Services to Music by Vienna University, presented to him by Otto Von Habsburg (Archduke of Austria).
Standard Bank Ovation Award at the 2019 & 2020 National Arts Festival, Makhanda, South Africa.
TONY DRAKE
Performing Keyboard Artist, Composer, Arranger and Producer. He has performed, recorded 3 CDs, and toured with Andrew Young over the past 11 years as his Music Director.
Owner of Lightway Studios, Cape Town, Tony has recorded over 200 albums for various local SA artists since the mid 1990s.
WEB SITE http://www.andrewyoung.net
YOUTUBE http://www.youtube.com/
PHOTO CREDITS
Poster – Andrew Young. ©Gary Milano
Photo – Andrew Young ©Joe Vigerl
Audience Responses
Wonderful show. Andrew is a fantastic Sax player and plays with huge emotion and in keeping with the songs he chose. I liked the link to Liverpool which we visited a number of year ago and did the Beetles Tour. I could relate to many of the pictures we saw. Would strongly recommend the show to any interested party looking for a great couple of hours. Thank you.
Remarkable display of musical insight and superior talent
The music was amazing and we all loved the show but I was a bit disappointed that there were no vocals. Not sure what made me think there were, but was sad that at least some of the songs were not sung.
Superb duo and Andrew Young a very special artist! He displayed some soul too when he showed a bit of heart when his history was shown, aaaw... What a touching tribute to his sleeping dad! He must do a lot of cardio work to be able to work those saxes in that way - the saxes got tired, not him! Great evening, exceeded expectations!!
Superb duo and Andrew Young a very special artist! He displayed some soul too when he showed a bit of heart when his history was shown, aaaw... What a touching tribute to his sleeping dad! He must do a lot of cardio work to be able to work those saxes in that way - the saxes got tired, not him! Great evening, exceeded expectations!!
A great show and nice to see Andrew back in South Africa.
Amazing walk down Memory Lane….Mirrored against The Beatles and Andrew’s personal early family life in Liverpool. spectacular performance, as always, by Andrew and Tony. Vibrant and cheerful Bar/Reception welcoming, comfortable seating, fabulous acoustics and such an intimate all encompassing joyous evening. Thanks a million to all concerned. GILLI and David Clayden
Most enlightening and entertaining
This interpretation of Beatles-music was performed on a very high level - from two excellent musicians! Thank you very much for this beautiful evening. Regine & Michael (from Germany) :-)
Outstanding
So much fun. Great show all-in-all. Just loved how Andrew engages with the audience and what talent and passion for music on display. Tony Drake was exceptional in his own right. Highly recommend it.
Felt the balance in volume of sound between speech and saxophones was not correct. Saxophone sound too loud. Poor quality visuals - I know they had to be 'aged' but something wrong.
What a fabulous artist, realky enjoyed the show
Most enjoyable we all love the Beatles😁
Most enjoyable we all love the Beatles😁
Andrew and Tony are extremely talented. Last night's show was excellent. The way Andrew can hold onto a note is something else!
What a privilege to have been in the audience and hearing the brilliant artists. Thank you dear Sue for arranging this.
Interesting rendition on multiple saxophones. Great "history" and pictures of Liverpudlian landmarks. CD will be listened to, a DVD would also be worth considering vis-a-vis the landmarks although CD / DVD technology somewhat "old school".
Absolutely brilliant show, as his shows always are x
Fantastic show by two extremely talented artist! Thanks for staging them at the Drama!
What an awesome show, we absolutely loved it 🎷
Enjoyed the show but prefer a sleepy saxophone. Hoping for a hand rail to assist with the steps.
Great evening.
10 stars... What a fantastic show. Out of this world. Stunning. Long time since we have heard such a good performance.
10 stars... What a fantastic show. Out of this world. Stunning. Long time since we have heard such a good performance.
Great evening wonderful entertainment
Top class musicians!
Best show ever! Thank you!
Best show ever! Thank you!