Andrew Synowiec - Second Story (2019)

As one of LA’s most sought-after guitarists and session players, Andrew Synowiec (“Sin-o-wick”) has contributed to over 25 Grammy-nominated recordings including his own 2015 Grammy win as a member of the acclaimed big band, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. He has recorded with some of the biggest names in music including Seal, Michael Bublé and Barbra Streisand and performed on many of the most successful movies of the past decade like The Greatest Showman, Coco and Frozen (including the infectious song “Let It Go”). Now, Andrew’s guitar takes center stage with his debut full- length album Second Story. Produced by John Paterno (Robben Ford, Steve Gadd), the entire album was recorded in just 6 hours at a historic Hollywood recording studio. Andrew’s band features one of his heroes, session guitar legend Tim Pierce on guitar in both lead and accompanying roles along with Sean Hurley (John Mayer) on bass and Fred Kron on keys. Dual drummers Blair Sinta (Alanis Morissette, Chris Cornell) and Jake Reed deliver a simultaneous performance in the style of the Allman Brothers and Grateful Dead, laying the foundation for this psychedelic sound bath.

Second Story has received early praise from Steve Vai, who says: “I really like the sound of this record. It has an analog feel and total group dynamic. Andrew’s tone is off the hook beautiful and the guitar is presented on a silver platter. I also love the daring nature of his melodies and solos. Amazing technique, feel, tone, note choice and phrasing. This is such an impressive sounding and performed record. Feels like Andrew and the boys were actually having a lot of fun with it.”