Andrew London Trio

Andrew London Trio

Andrew London's whimsical songs reflect the national psyche with gentle irreverence, and playfully lampoon many of New Zealand society's obsessions and taboos. Themes run the gamut from rugby fans, television evangelists, politicians and weddings to male insecurities, technophobia, youth culture, household appliances, pretentious socialites, parenthood, and various other issues of concern to the average middle-aged, middle-class Middle-Earth-dwelling Kiwi.

Recent reviewers have made comparisons to Tom Lehrer, Dave Frishberg, Mose Allsion...even Noel Coward, and after a recent appearance live on Jim Mora's National Radio show, one commentator remarked 'The Andrew London Trio are Flight of the Conchords for Rest Homes'.
Apart from his trio's recent debut album 'Middle Class White Boy Blues', London's recorded work includes eight albums with swing trio Hot Club Sandwich, one of which gained a 4-star review in Downbeat USA, the world's longest running jazz magazine. He also features on two albums by country rockers 'The Cattlestops' , one of which was a finalist for the 'Country album of the Year' Tui award in 2007, and featured prominently in the movie 'Second Hand Wedding' .

His songs have been included in a year 13 Correspondence School English syllabus, feature films, European CD compilations, and have been nominated for National Radio's 'Greatest Song Ever Written'. His trio Hot Club Sandwich has performed at festivals in Australia and Norfolk island, and is the only Kiwi act in recent times to have performed in Saudi Arabia.

Woodwind exponent and songwriter Nils Olsen contributes to the trio with jazz-influenced saxophone, clarinet and flute, and more introspective original songs that provide a contrast to London's characteristic levity . The bass chair is occupied by Kirsten London, also active with Kapiti-based quartet 'Henpicked', who have released several albums of original material, and featured at music festivals throughout NZ.
'high levels of poise and affability...witty lyrics that would draw quiet laughs of agreement from Mose Allison and Dave Frishberg' - Downbeat Magazine USA 2014

'There's the fun and sophistication of a Noel Coward, the stealth of a Dave Frishberg or Tom Lehrer, and free-range melodies so natural they come with their their own SatNav' - Eddie O'Strange, Hutt Radio.