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Andrew B. Munsey is a Grammy-nominated recording engineer, producer, and drummer specializing in jazz and contemporary classical music. His recordings have been described as 'a magnetic audio experience' by All Jazz, and his unconventional mixing approach is recognized as 'an ingenious use of the medium' by jazz critic Nate Chinen from NPR/WBGO. Munsey has performed and premiered works at prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Symphony Space. His contributions as an engineer and producer in contemporary music have led to recordings under labels like Albany, Avie, Bridge, Hat Hut, and Mode. In 2010, he established BK Sonic Works, a Brooklyn-based production outpost focusing on creative sound and musical collaborations with artists, filmmakers, and composers for cinema and installations. His work has been exhibited and screened at notable institutions including the Guggenheim Museum and the Library of Congress, and he has participated in various international film festivals such as BFI-London and Sundance. Munsey’s drumming and composing have garnered praise for their 'rich invention and unexpected twists and turns' from the San Diego Union-Tribune. He leads a Brooklyn-based quintet of long-time collaborators, recognized for their avant-jazz stylings. He received his BFA in Jazz Studies from the California Institute of the Arts, studying under the mentorship of Joe LaBarbera. Before joining the University of Washington as an Assistant Professor of Music Technology in Fall 2024, he worked as a recording engineer at UC San Diego.
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