World-Class Trombonist Andre Hayward's Spiritual Journey

"Big Butter" brings his warm sound to Austin

"...Standing onstage with saxophonist Elias Haslanger's local quintet, Andre Hayward preps for his moment. As the two men..."

April 2, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Essential Andre Hayward Recordings

Letting the jazz trombonist's sound speak for itself

"...Hayward doesn't solo on his recording debut, but he's integral..."

April 2, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Collin Shook Strikes a Chord With Jazz Pop-Up Series

Monks Jazz Club improvs a hit for the pop-up pianist/promoter

"...Andre Hayward + Collin Shook Trio, June 23, 2020..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Die Spitz, Red Axes, Fiddlehead, Albert Lee, Elsa Cross, and more recommended shows

"...you" hand motion. An egalitarian flip-flopping operation, drummer Chloe Andrews visits the mic for one of their best tracks...."

July 8, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...Christmas karaoke.   – Genevieve Wood Elias Haslanger and Andre Hayward: Tribute to JJ Johnson..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Andre Hayward Dayne Reliford Margaret Slovak Mike Sailors Best Latin:..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Album Review: Altin Sencalar’s Reconnected

Trombonist crafts a multi-cultural chordless jazz album as accessible as it is experimental

"...jazz the young musician's learned from Austin mentors like Andre Hayward and Pete Rodriguez, not to mention the dozens..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Seismic Dance Event, Jazz at St. James', Feels So Good Fest, Susannah Joffe, Amigo the Devil, and more

"...On Friday, the saxist leads guitarist Mitch Watkins, trombonist Andre Hayward, and Austin legend Dr. James Polk to honor..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Oliver Tree, Christian McBride, Beach House, Daniel Fears, Kydd Jones, and more recommended shows

"...living. The Houston native has manned the keyboard for Andre Hayward, Michael Hale/Mac McIntosh, Hannibal Lokumbe, Robin McKelle, Brian..."

March 25, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...punk shows, raves, we play whatever,” Blank Hellscape vocalist Andrew Nogay told the Chronicle last month. Such is the..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

"...Andre Hayward..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

Connection Through Jazz and Conversation at the Cactus Cafe

Rabbi Neil Blumofe tributes jazz legends and shares their stories at this monthly show

"...Temple on drums, along with two guests – trombonist Andre Hayward and pianist Dayne Reliford...."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Amber Williams

Hot Sauce Fest, Bat Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Mitski, Childish Gambino, Lucinda Williams, and others worth hearing

"...lineup of local rippers, including trumpeter Mike Sailors, trombonist Andre Hayward, pianist Ross Margitza, and drummer Daniel Dufour. Expect..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...sideman for performances by local heavyweights and Monks regulars Andre Hayward, Mike Sailors, Tommy Howard, Alex Coke, Paul Deemer,..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Provocative Pop, Emo Legends, and More Crucial Concerts

Know your shows

"...palpable in melancholy “My Hot Piss.” Breaking further, Chloe Andrews plays acoustic on ominous “Little Flame,” crooning, “I want..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Of Montreal, Pixies, Kinky Curly Coily Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended live music for your week

"...him to stages alongside local leaders like Michael Malone, Andre Hayward, and Brannen Temple, his profile recently rose to..."

June 21, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Andre Hayward..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest

"...with soul jazz to his résumé. Local horn gods Andre Hayward and Gene Centeno join Howard for this performance...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Ruthie Foster, Booker T. Jones, Kate Kortum, Hyd, and more local shows worth braving the chill

"...Award winner has sung not only with locals like Andre Hayward and Mike Sailors, but national headliners like Sheila..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bigg Robb, Weedeater, the return of Lou Ann Barton, Mike Sailor's Good Time Orchestra, and more

"...Lou Holmes, Progger axeman Matt Muehling, and master trombonist Andre Hayward, so this should definitely be something spectacular. – Michael..."

July 1, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Fest, Borzoi, International Jazz Day, Ladyfang, Juan Wauters, and more

"...by saxophonist Elias Haslanger, trumpeter Ephraim Owens, and trombonist Andre Hayward – improvisational monarchs all. Singer Christian Wiggs hosts. –..."

April 29, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

An Ode to 25 Years of Joy With Peter Bay

Celebration puts Austin Symphony Orchestra conductor center stage

"...sent in from out-of-town collaborators and colleagues, including trombonist Andre Hayward and violinist Midori Goto. Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin,..."

March 31, 2022 Arts Post by Jasmine Lane

2021/2022 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Big Wy's Brass Band Jason Frey Elias Haslanger Andre Hayward Best Pianist/Keyboardist: Emily Gimble..."

March 8, 2022 Music Post by James Renovitch

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...music starting at 7. Guests include Watkins, Ephraim Owens, Andre Hayward, and Nate Laningham, Scott's son. No cover, but..."

May 28, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...best of the best – drummer Brannen Temple, trombonist Andre Hayward, John Fremgen and Tommy Howard on guitars –..."

May 7, 2021 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...and former Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra trombone monster Andre Hayward, the Church on Monday guitarist lays down serious..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Echoing funk guitar from Andres Villegas and the dense synth pulse of Félix Pacheco..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...jazz crop: Ephraim Owens, Pamela Hart, Dr. James Polk, Andre Hayward, Alex Coke, Adrian Ruiz, Mike Sailors, Jessica Mortensen,..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Our Music Critics Pick Their Top 10 Austin Albums of 2018

80 local picks from Molly Burch to Brownout

"...6) Andre Hayward & Chris Jones, Way Back Home..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Five Arty Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 22-24

Not too many, right? Just enough. Just enough for the city.

"...with live performances by Gourisankar Karmakar, Indradeep Ghosh, the Andre Hayward Quintet, the St. James Missionary Baptist Church Mass..."

Sept. 21, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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