Andy West
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Andy West is an American bass guitarist and composer who is an original founding member of the Dixie Dregs
along with Steve Morse
. Since the breakup of the original band in 1983, Andy West has been on albums with Mike Keneally
, Henry Kaiser
, Paul Barrere
, Vinnie Moore
, and many others. Since 1985 he has simultaneously pursued a career in the software industry while continuing to release albums sporadically.
Currently, Andy works as a Director of Software Architecture at Pearson.
Dixie Dregs
The Dixie Dregs are an American band formed in the 1970s. Their mostly instrumental music fuses jazz, southern rock, bluegrass and classical forms in an often unique style.-Formation and early years:...
along with Steve Morse
Steve Morse
Steven J. "Steve" Morse is an American guitarist and composer, best known for his work in the hard rock band Deep Purple since 1994. He began his career to form the unique styled instrumental rock band Dixie Dregs in the 1970. Morse's musical inspiration comes from country, funk, jazz fusion, and...
. Since the breakup of the original band in 1983, Andy West has been on albums with Mike Keneally
Mike Keneally
Michael Joseph Keneally is an American guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist and composer. Allmusic says: "With his wide-ranging talents and ability to be creative in almost any musical situation, Keneally is the leading progressive rock genius of the post-Zappa era."Born on Long Island, New York, he...
, Henry Kaiser
Henry Kaiser
Henry Kaiser may refer to:People*Henry Felix Kaiser , American academic known for the varimax rotation*Henry J. Kaiser , American industrialist and shipbuilder who founded Kaiser Permanente...
, Paul Barrere
Paul Barrere
Paul Barrere is a current member of the band Little Feat, having joined the band in 1974...
, Vinnie Moore
Vinnie Moore
Vinnie Moore is a guitarist and a member of the English hard rock band UFO. Along with Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony MacAlpine, and others, Moore is known as one of the most influential guitarists to emerge out of the shredder boom in the mid 1980s.-Biography:Moore was born in New Castle, Delaware...
, and many others. Since 1985 he has simultaneously pursued a career in the software industry while continuing to release albums sporadically.
Currently, Andy works as a Director of Software Architecture at Pearson.
With Dixie Dregs
- 1976 The Great SpectacularThe Great SpectacularThe Great Spectacular is the first Dixie Dregs album. It was originally released on vinyl in 1976, and again on CD 21 years later.-Track listing:#"Refried Funky Chicken" – 3:50#"Holiday" – 3:55#"Wages of Weirdness" – 3:54#"T.O...
(Formally released in 1997) - 1977 Free Fall
- 1978 What If
- 1979 Night of the Living DregsNight of the Living DregsNight of the Living Dregs is an album by Dixie Dregs, released in 1979. The first half of the album was recorded in the studio, and the second half at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 23, 1978...
- 1980 Dregs of the EarthDregs of the EarthDregs of the Earth is an album by Dixie Dregs. It received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.-Track listing:All tracks are written by Steve Morse.#"Road Expense" – 3:24#"Pride O' the Farm" – 3:40#"Twiggs Approved" – 4:29...
- 1981 Unsung HeroesUnsung Heroes (album)-Personnel:The DREGS:* Steve Morse – acoustic and electric guitars* Andy West – fretted and fretless bass* Allen Sloan – electric and acoustic 5 string violin* Rod Morgenstein – drums and percussion...
- 1982 Industry StandardIndustry StandardIndustry Standard is a 1982 album by The Dregs. It is their only album featuring vocals and garnered the group their fourth Grammy nomination.-Track listing:All tracks are written by Steve Morse, except where noted.#"Assembly Line" – 4:25...
- 1988 Off The RecordOff the Record (Dixie Dregs album)Off the Record is a 1988 EP CD by The Dregs. It is a limited edition promotional item for Ensoniq, released as a disc single. Notably, the recording of "Leprechaun Promenade" is the first studio recording of the song; the first actual recording was of a live performance.- Track listing :#...
- 1989 Divided We Stand
- 1992 Bring 'em Back Alive
- 1994 Full Circle
- 1997 King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents - The Dregs 1979
- 2000 California Screamin
- 2002 20th Century Masters: The Best of the Dixie Dregs
With Others
- 1984 T LavitzT LavitzTerry "T" Lavitz was an American jazz-rock/fusion keyboardist, composer and producer. He is best known for his work with the Dixie Dregs and Jazz Is Dead.-Biography:Born on April 16, 1956, Lavitz grew up in New Jersey...
- Solo - Landslide Records - 1985 Vinnie MooreVinnie MooreVinnie Moore is a guitarist and a member of the English hard rock band UFO. Along with Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony MacAlpine, and others, Moore is known as one of the most influential guitarists to emerge out of the shredder boom in the mid 1980s.-Biography:Moore was born in New Castle, Delaware...
- Minds Eye - Shrapnel RecordsShrapnel RecordsShrapnel Records is a guitar-oriented record label started in 1980 by record producer Mike Varney. Guitarist Marty Friedman , one of the label's most successful artists, first appeared on the album Unsung Guitar Heroes II in 1980 with the band Vixen. Vixen would later change their name to Hawaii... - 1985 Steve Morse Band - High Tension Wires (1 cut, Leprechaun Promenade - originally done as part of a promo for Ensoniq).
- 1986 Crazy Backwards AlphabetCrazy Backwards AlphabetCrazy Backwards Alphabet is an album conceived by Matt Groening and recorded by Henry Kaiser. It was released in 1987 .-Side one:#"The Blood and the Ink" – 5:02#"Det Enda Raka?" – 1:58...
- SST - 1986 Henry KaiserHenry KaiserHenry Kaiser may refer to:People*Henry Felix Kaiser , American academic known for the varimax rotation*Henry J. Kaiser , American industrialist and shipbuilder who founded Kaiser Permanente...
(Those who know History are Doomed to Repeat it) - SST - 1994 John FrenchJohn FrenchJohn French may refer to:* John French , English doctor and chemist* John French , Canadian ice hockey player* John French , American drummer and musician...
- Waiting on the Flame - Demon Records - 1995 Paul BarrerePaul BarrerePaul Barrere is a current member of the band Little Feat, having joined the band in 1974...
- If the Phone Don't Ring (recorded 1983) - Zoo/BMGBMGBertelsmann Music Group, , was a division of Bertelsmann before its completion of sale of the majority of its assets to Japan's Sony Corporation of America on October 1, 2008. It was established in 1987 to combine the music label activities of Bertelsmann... - 1987 Joaquin Lievano - One Mind (1 cut, An Uncommonly Fine Life) Global Pacific Records.
- 1995 The Mistakes - (with Mike KeneallyMike KeneallyMichael Joseph Keneally is an American guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist and composer. Allmusic says: "With his wide-ranging talents and ability to be creative in almost any musical situation, Keneally is the leading progressive rock genius of the post-Zappa era."Born on Long Island, New York, he...
, Henry KaiserHenry KaiserHenry Kaiser may refer to:People*Henry Felix Kaiser , American academic known for the varimax rotation*Henry J. Kaiser , American industrialist and shipbuilder who founded Kaiser Permanente...
, Prairie PrincePrairie PrincePrairie Prince is a rock drummer. He was a member of The Tubes and a founding member of Journey...
Immune Records. - 2001 Andy West - Rama 1 - with Mike PortnoyMike PortnoyMichael Stephen "Mike" Portnoy is an American drummer primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and a co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater, as well as the temporary drummer for the hard rock band Avenged Sevenfold. Known for his drumming prowess and technical...
, Mike KeneallyMike KeneallyMichael Joseph Keneally is an American guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist and composer. Allmusic says: "With his wide-ranging talents and ability to be creative in almost any musical situation, Keneally is the leading progressive rock genius of the post-Zappa era."Born on Long Island, New York, he...
, Rod MorgensteinRod MorgensteinRod Morgenstein is an American drummer and music educator. He is best known for his work with the late '80s Heavy metal band Winger and with the Jazz fusion band Dixie Dregs. He also played with Fiona, Platypus, The Steve Morse Band, and Jelly Jam...
, Toshi Iseda, Jonathan MoverJonathan MoverJonathan Mover is an American drummer who has worked with a number of artists including Aretha Franklin, Fuel, Alice Cooper, Shakira, Julian Lennon, GTR, Everlast, The Tubes, Mick Jagger, Steve Howe, Peter Frampton, Oleander, Celine Dion, Elton John, Stuart Hamm, They Might Be Giants, Frank...
, T LavitzT LavitzTerry "T" Lavitz was an American jazz-rock/fusion keyboardist, composer and producer. He is best known for his work with the Dixie Dregs and Jazz Is Dead.-Biography:Born on April 16, 1956, Lavitz grew up in New Jersey...
, Kit WatkinsKit WatkinsKit Watkins is an American progressive-ambient-jazz recording artist based in Brattleboro, Vermont. He was previously a member of the band Happy the Man.-Beginnings:...
, and Jens JohanssonJens JohanssonJens Ola Johansson is a Swedish power metal keyboardist and pianist. He is notable for his high-speed neoclassical and fusion style.-Biography:...
- Magna Carta RecordsMagna Carta RecordsMagna Carta Records is an independent record label located in Rochester, New York. Magna Carta was formed in 1989 and is owned by Peter Morticelli and his partner Mike Varney. The label has a diverse line-up consisting of musicians from many different genres, but is best known for many of its... - 2003 fwap