Andrew Hadro [Hey-dro]
Andrew Hadro is a professional musician in Brooklyn, New York. Hadro’s primary instrument is Baritone Saxophone, though he also performs on Bass Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Flute, and is one of the only working musicians in New York City to play the Bass Saxophone and Contra-bass Clarinet.
Recently, Hadro has been presenting compositions by current living composers through his ongoing project "For Us, The Living," An effort to honor tradition through innovation. Hadro has performed and recorded two albums for this series, with the most recent released in April 2018 (Marcescence), and a single released in December of 2021 (Regarding the Moon). 2024 will see the release of his solo winds album, ArchMusic.
After more than 20 years in NYC, Hadro can be heard through an expanding discography and frequent live performances. He has played with and led ensembles large and small, featuring historical and modern styles, as well as through-composed and fully improvised music. In February of 2025 the album Bianca Reimagined by Dan Pugach won the Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble - Hadro performs baritone saxophone, bass clarinet and bass saxophone on the album.
Born abroad in Mexico to American parents, Hadro spent most of his childhood in the Chicago area before moving to New York City to study at the New School for Jazz. In addition to working as a performer, Andrew Hadro is a product specialist for Vandoren, advising fellow musicians on equipment including reeds and mouthpieces. As curator of JazzBariSax.com Hadro provides resources and news to baritone saxophonists all over the world. During summers Hadro serves as a director and faculty member for the Litchfield Jazz Camp in Connecticut.
"Andrew Hadro is the best young baritone saxophonist I know. After studying with me he joined my working quintet for several years and continues to be one of my first choice saxophonists." -- Junior Mance
"Andrew Hadro is one of the most versatile voices on the Baritone Saxophone I have ever encountered. He possesses a wide array of timbres, driving rhythmic conception and a beautiful lyricism. He is my kind of improviser." -- Tony Malaby
