Andrew Cochrane aka ‘Andy Keys’ has unrivalled versatility as a musician.
His 15 year career as a performer, studio artist and musical director has seen him work alongside numerous iconic Kiwi musicians including Stan Walker, Kora, Don McGlashan, Annie Crummer, Peter Urlich, Opshop, The Feelers and The Exponents. He has performed throughout New Zealand, Australia, Asia and the Middle East.
A graduate of the University of Auckland, where he now teaches, Andy is in high demand as a classical and jazz pianist, keyboardist, electronic musician and Musical Director.
Andy is currently the Musical Director of Coca Cola Christmas in the Park and hosted his own music TV show on Juice TV (2011-2012).
From classical to pop, lounge to pop, musician’s don’t come more versatile than Andy Keys.
Recent Work History
2020 Musical Director - Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park.
2016-2019 - Associate Musical Director - Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park.
2017-2020 - Professional Teaching Fellow, University of Auckland
February 2020 - Session Keyboards, Capital Theatre.
June 2019 - Session Keyboards, Mal McCallum Album “Hearts and Crafts”.
2012-2020 - Pianist/Keyboardist, Peter Urlich Swinging Sextet
February 2017 - Musical Director, NZ Film Awards
2017 - Recording and Touring Keyboardist, Modern Maori Quartet.
April 2017 - Keyboardist World Master’s Games
2016 - Keyboardist/Synths/Tracks - Kinetic @Splore and Auckland City Limits
“Testimonial.”
— Dixon Nacey
“Testimonial.”
— Deano
“Testimonial.”
— Jason K
“I've had the pleasure of working with Andy in a number of capacities, from us playing together in duelling piano bars, at high end corporate functions, weddings where he was playing in the band, and a number of different studio performances and recordings.
His musical knowledge and ability are legendary in the New Zealand music community, as evidenced by the list of people he has worked with, and I have always found him to be an excellent musical addition to various projects.
I have also experienced his ability in one on one coaching, teaching and training to the highest standard. He has a great understanding of finding the sense of a musical piece, and is very accurate and precise in getting the right interpretation of the music, be it a classical piece or something form Stevie Wonder or Michael Jackson.
His technical skills enable him to deliver a great teaching experience, delivered with empathy and understanding of the current problems a student may be dealing with.
I highly recommend him as a teacher, and I'm privileged to be able to have him work with me on my music.”
— Mal McCallum