Ernie Andrews


Ernest Mitchell Andrews Jr., known professionally as Ernie Andrews is an American jazz, blues, and pop singer.

Career

Ernie Andrews was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, but grew up in Los Angeles, and is said to have been discovered by songwriter Joe Greene in 1945. Greene wrote his biggest hit, "Soothe Me".
Andrews was a member of the Harry James orchestra, debuting on November 26, 1958 at the Blue Note jazz club in Chicago. He recorded with Columbia Records and others. His career declined in the 1960s and 1970s but would rebound in the 1980s. He recorded with the Capp/Pierce Juggernaut Band, Gene Harris, Jay McShann, and the Harper Brothers. Andrews played a leading part in the documentary film, Blues for Central Avenue.

Discography

As leader

With Kenny Burrell
With Capp/Pierce Juggernaut Band
With Harry James
With others