Andrew Kaslow
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Andrew Jonathan Kaslow, Ph.D (born March 5, 1950 in New York, NY) is an author, record producer, saxophonist and entertainment executive. He currently resides in New York City.
While attending Columbia University
where he earned a B.A., master's degree (M.A.) and Doctorate in behavioral science (he also attended the Institut d'Etudes Politiques
in Paris), Kaslow studied saxophone with legendary musician Jimmy Heath
. Between 1973 and 1976 Kaslow played in various Ska
and Salsa
bands throughout New York City. After moving to New Orleans in 1977 with his wife at the time Allison Miner
, Kaslow began playing saxophone for and working as band leader and arranger to New Orleans piano legend Professor Longhair
. Kaslow is credited with co-producing and playing on the seminal album of Longhair's career, Crawfish Fiesta
. Kaslow also toured as a backing musician for James Booker
and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown until 1981.
In 1991 along with fellow anthropologist Claude Jacobs, Kaslow authored The Spiritual Churches of New Orleans: Origins, Beliefs, and Rituals of an African-American Religion published by The University of Tennessee Press
. In the book Jacobs and Kaslow provide historical background on the formative years of the spiritual churches of New Orleans, using newspaper articles from the African-American Louisiana Weekly, as well as interviews with early church leaders conducted by fieldworkers from the Louisiana Writers' Project under the auspices of the Works Progress Administration
. The authors also reported on the many church events they attended as participant-observers. In addition to regular worship services, they described baptisms, Holy communion, ordination of ministers and consecration of bishops, and feasts in honor of various saints, the Old Testament Queen Esther, and Black Hawk
. There is also a detailed examination of spirit possession, prophecy, and healing as it occurs in church services.
As an entertainment and media executive Dr. Kaslow served as Senior Executive Vice President of Human Resources
for Vivendi Universal from January 2002 until 2005 and as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at AOL Time Warner
from January 1999 to 2001 where he was responsible for leading all facets of human resources across AOL Time Warner.
Biography
Kaslow was born Andrew Jonathan Kaslow in New York, NY.While attending Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
where he earned a B.A., master's degree (M.A.) and Doctorate in behavioral science (he also attended the Institut d'Etudes Politiques
Institut d'études politiques
Instituts d'études politiques , or IEPs, are nine publicly owned institutions of higher learning in France. They are located in Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Grenoble, Lille, Lyon, Paris, Rennes, Strasbourg and Toulouse , and their vocation is the study and research of contemporary political science...
in Paris), Kaslow studied saxophone with legendary musician Jimmy Heath
Jimmy Heath
James Edward Heath , nicknamed Little Bird, is an American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger. He is the brother of bassist Percy Heath and drummer Albert Heath.-Biography:...
. Between 1973 and 1976 Kaslow played in various Ska
Ska
Ska |Jamaican]] ) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues...
and Salsa
Salsa music
Salsa music is a genre of music, generally defined as a modern style of playing Cuban Son, Son Montuno, and Guaracha with touches from other genres of music...
bands throughout New York City. After moving to New Orleans in 1977 with his wife at the time Allison Miner
Allison Miner
Elizabeth Allison Miner was a music promoter and manager who was instrumental in the early production of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the later career of pianist Professor Longhair.- Biography :Allison Miner was born Elizabeth Allison Crowther in Baltimore,...
, Kaslow began playing saxophone for and working as band leader and arranger to New Orleans piano legend Professor Longhair
Professor Longhair
Professor Longhair was a New Orleans blues singer and pianist...
. Kaslow is credited with co-producing and playing on the seminal album of Longhair's career, Crawfish Fiesta
Crawfish Fiesta
Crawfish Fiesta is an album recorded in 1979 by Professor Longhair during his revival period only months before his death in January 1980, and released in 1980 by Alligator Records. It features a tight band and Dr. John as guest guitarist. The album was recorded at the SeaSaint Studios in New...
. Kaslow also toured as a backing musician for James Booker
James Booker
James Carroll Booker III was a jazz, New Orleans rhythm and blues and soul musician born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.-Biography:...
and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown until 1981.
In 1991 along with fellow anthropologist Claude Jacobs, Kaslow authored The Spiritual Churches of New Orleans: Origins, Beliefs, and Rituals of an African-American Religion published by The University of Tennessee Press
University of Tennessee Press
The University of Tennessee Press is a university press associated with the University of Tennessee.UT Press was established in 1940 by the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees.The University of Tennessee Press issues about 35 books each year...
. In the book Jacobs and Kaslow provide historical background on the formative years of the spiritual churches of New Orleans, using newspaper articles from the African-American Louisiana Weekly, as well as interviews with early church leaders conducted by fieldworkers from the Louisiana Writers' Project under the auspices of the Works Progress Administration
Works Progress Administration
The Works Progress Administration was the largest and most ambitious New Deal agency, employing millions of unskilled workers to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects...
. The authors also reported on the many church events they attended as participant-observers. In addition to regular worship services, they described baptisms, Holy communion, ordination of ministers and consecration of bishops, and feasts in honor of various saints, the Old Testament Queen Esther, and Black Hawk
Black Hawk
-People:* Black Hawk , a Sauk and Fox leader of the 19th century** The Black Hawk War, named after him.* Black Hawk , a Sans Arc Lakota artist of the 19th century* Antonga Black Hawk, a Ute leader known to whites as "Black Hawk"...
. There is also a detailed examination of spirit possession, prophecy, and healing as it occurs in church services.
As an entertainment and media executive Dr. Kaslow served as Senior Executive Vice President of Human Resources
Human resources
Human resources is a term used to describe the individuals who make up the workforce of an organization, although it is also applied in labor economics to, for example, business sectors or even whole nations...
for Vivendi Universal from January 2002 until 2005 and as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at AOL Time Warner
Time Warner
Time Warner is one of the world's largest media companies, headquartered in the Time Warner Center in New York City. Formerly two separate companies, Warner Communications, Inc...
from January 1999 to 2001 where he was responsible for leading all facets of human resources across AOL Time Warner.
Producer/Musician
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(Alligator RecordsAlligator RecordsAlligator Records is a Chicago-based independent blues record label founded by Bruce Iglauer in 1971.Iglauer started the label with his own savings to record and produce his favorite band Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockers, whom his employer, Bob Koester of Delmark Records, declined to record...
)
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