André Maquera
(Guitarist /Sound Engineer - albums: Shadows, Poeta, Scheherazade,
Northern Seas, The Blue Rose)
André works with many talented individuals including the renowned Von Trapp Children. In fact, Al's schedule intermingled with the Von Trapp's during the production of the album Scheherazade, which coincided with work on one of their albums.
André has also worked with other well known artists including William Galison
(Sting, Barbra Streisand), Anthony Resta
(Duran Duran), Bobby Militello
(Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson), Paul Asbel
(John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters). André's corporate clients have included CBS, Coors Brewing Co., WCAX, and Vermont Public Radio, among others.
André has toured with artists such as Edgar Winter, Blue Oyster Cult, Rick Derringer, Foghat, and others. He was even once considered as a replacement for Kiss' guitarist, Ace Frehley!
André's artistic versatility is magnificently showcased through his guitar playing in Al's album's Scheherazade and Northern Seas. He has brought his boundless energy and passion to Al's projects.