Ernie Andrews


Ernest Mitchell Andrews Jr. was an American jazz, blues, and pop singer.

Life and career

Andrews was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but grew up in Los Angeles, and is said to have been discovered by songwriter Joe Greene in 1945. Greene wrote his biggest hit, "Soothe Me".
He was a member of the Harry James orchestra, debuting on November 26, 1958, at the Blue Note jazz club in Chicago. He recorded with Columbia Records and others. His career declined in the 1960s and 1970s but would rebound in the 1980s. He recorded with the Capp/Pierce Juggernaut Band, Gene Harris, Jay McShann, and the Harper Brothers. Andrews played a leading part in the documentary film, Blues for Central Avenue.
Andrews died on February 21, 2022, at the age of 94, at a hospital in Conroe, Texas.

Discography

As leader

In the Dark The Importance of Being Ernest Live Session! Cannonball Adderley with Ernie Andrews This Is Ernie Andrews Soul Proprietor Ernie Andrews Sings with the Fuzzy Kane Trio Travelin' Light compilationHear Me Now! Sings from the Heart No Regrets The Great City The Many Faces of Ernie Andrews Girl Talk Jump For Joy
  • ''How About Me''

As sideman

With Kenny BurrellEllington Is Forever Ellington Is Forever Volume Two
With Frank Capp & Nat Pierce
  • Frank Capp & Nat Pierce: Juggernaut
  • The Frank Capp-Nat Pierce Orchestra: Juggernaut Strikes Again!
With Harry James
With others