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Andrew Hadro was born in Mexico City and spent his childhood in Sao Paulo, moving to the Chicago area in 1991. There, Hadro began his musical studies on the flute and taking up the baritone saxophone soon thereafter. During his high school career Hadro won several Downbeat awards with various ensembles. In the year 2001, Hadro was awarded a scholarship from the Illinois Jazz Educator's Association. He is a recent graduate from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City. Current and past teachers include: Roger Rosenberg, Gary Smulyan, Danny Bank, Junior Mance, George Garzone, and Ronnie Cuber. Mr. Hadro has performed with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, James Moody, the Bjorkestra, and performed, recorded several albums, and toured extensively with Chico Hamilton's "Euphoria" Quintet. He is active in the New York scene and involved in several projects including performances with his own band, and currently tours with Junior Mance’s quintet. He is also currently on faculty at the Litchfield Jazz Camp and teaches private lessons at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, through the Lucy Moses School.