David Bandrowski

Tenor Banjo

THE TENOR BANJO, REIMAGINED

David Bandrowski brings the tenor banjo to the center of a distinctly New Orleans sound, rooted in traditional New Orleans jazz while drawing on New Orleans R&B, music from South America and the Caribbean.

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      David Bandrowski
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      Tenor Banjo
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      THE TENOR BANJO, REIMAGINED
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      David Bandrowski brings the tenor banjo to the center of a
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David Bandrowski - Serpentine album cover
Album · 2025

SERPENTINE

DAVID BANDROWSKI

David Bandrowski's second album as a leader explores the versatility of the tenor banjo through New Orleans R&B, traditional jazz and music influenced by sounds from around the world.

Recorded in New Orleans, Serpentine places the tenor banjo at the center of a band of longtime musical collaborators while expanding the instrument beyond its traditional jazz role.

Featuring Mark Braud, Doug Belote, Jason Mingledorff, Charlie Halloran, Nobu Ozaki and Brian Quezergue.

David Bandrowski · Tenor Banjo

LIVE IN NEW ORLEANS

Live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum
David Bandrowski performing at the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

David Bandrowski performing at the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival