Andy Suzuki
Unsigned Artist of the Month
Providence, Rhode Island-based singer and songwriter Andy Suzuki brings a stripped-down R&B sensibility to the piano-man paradigm — and does it with a voice that could have him starring in Rent on Broadway. Citing influences ranging from Ani DiFranco to John Legend, and the Beach Boys to Stevie Wonder, Andy crafts hip and touching tracks about city life and love, supporting himself with strong, open piano voicings and figures; the bittersweet “Next Saturday” ends with a tasty bit of left-hand voice leading, while “Enough” floats on top of quick, rhythmic two-handed exchanges. Keep an eye out for his debut studio album, Thayer and Angell.
Michael Gallant
www.youtube.com/andysuzukimusic
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