Music
Jazz, blues and pop singer Ernie Andrew dies; towering figure on the Central Avenue music scene
Feb. 24, 2022
It’s a fall Tuesday evening, and singer Ernie Andrews is on stage at the Nucleus Nuance, working his way through the splendid Percy Mayfield blues number “River’s Invitation.”
Dec. 27, 1992
Entertainment & Arts
Backed by the Los Angeles Symphonic Camerata, the bluesman shows impressive range.
Jan. 14, 2002
It comes as a surprise to learn that Ernie Andrews, the well-traveled singer with some 20 albums to his name, was once thrown out of his high-school vocal class.
April 15, 1994
A long list of jazz bands and musicians, including Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Smith, the Frank Capp Juggernaut, Teddy Edwards Brass/String Ensemble, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Larance Marable, John Heard, Sherman Ferguson, Billy Mitchell, John Bolivar, Al Williams and others, are scheduled to appear Sunday in a benefit concert, “Hello Ernie: A Tribute to Ernie and Dolores Andrews and Family” at the Musicians’ Union, 817 N.
April 18, 1997
Among other pleasures, jazz vocalist Ernie Andrews offers up a new arrangement of James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain” on “The Great City,” Andrews’ latest album for the Muse label.
June 20, 1996
Movies
“Blues for Central Avenue” (at the Music Hall in Beverly Hills through Tuesday) could easily be another generic documentary of the under-appreciated-musician school.
Oct. 18, 1986
It may or may not be the Frank Capp Juggernaut’s 20th anniversary, depending on whom you believe.
Sept. 28, 1996
To all outward appearances, Ernie Andrews has had a successful career.
Jan. 23, 1987
Travel & Experiences
“It’s hard to adjust,” Ernie Andrews said.
Jan. 21, 1990