 His greatest affinity was for jazz, and this award is given for outstanding achievement in this discipline.During his residency in New York from 2001-07, Andrew performed extensively with Thelonious Monk Competition winner Jon Irabagon as well as with singer/songwriter Jason Liebman, Mostly Other People Do The Killing, Dave Lalama, and Matt Brewer.He performed at many of New York’s famous clubs including Sin-E, CBGBs, Tonic and the Mercury Lounge, and recorded at, the now non-existent, Sony Studios, and co-led the NY-based group Confluence alongside Jon Irabagon, Mark Anderson, and Alex Smith, whose eponymous debut showcased original and highly inventive compositions.