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Andrew McGuiness

Independant M.D.

CODE heads are simply phenomenal in all areas, sound quality, durability and value for money. whether live or in the studio, they give my Luddies exactly the sound I’m looking for, They seem to be made with a built in sweet spot, no matter what tuning I’m going for, CODE heads always deliver.

Andrew spent 2 1/2 years recording and touring with the James Taylor Quartet. 1989 to 1991. 3 Albums for JTQ recorded. Party To The Bus Stop – Acid Jazz – under the name New Jersey Kings Do Your Own Thing 1989 Absolute Live - 1992 He moved to Berlin in 1991 and performed with a plethora of A-list German artists on some of the world's biggest stages. Including double platinum selling artist Ayman, Electro Punk pioneers DAF, and many others during his 22 year stay.

In 2008 he became MD of the Baltic Soul Orchestra, a 20-piece soul orchestra franchised throughout Europe and the UK, providing major named soul artists with musical backing. In 2012 Andrew returned to the UK. Currently he works from his private studio recording remote drum sessions for clients, as well as
recording drums for grammy award winning producers on film and TV, and Bollywood soundtracks.

A short list of some of the 120 artists Andrew regularly performs with and MD's:
Gloria Gaynor, Alexander O'Neal, The Supremes, Melba Moore, D-Train, Sugar Hill Gang, Sister Sledge, Omar, Kenny Thomas, Leroy Hutson and Steve Arrington.

Andrew is sponsored by:
- Ludwig Drums
- Code Drum Heads
- Zildjian Cymbals
- Steinberg Audio

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