Andy Cowan & the Nina Beck Duo/Trio
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  • Andy Cowan & The Nina Beck Duo/Trio (Andy Cowan, vocals, Cajon hand percussion, Nina Beck (keyboard/key bass, and/or separate bassist) have long been making the interpretation of the classic songbook, jazz, and jazzy takes on contemporary tunes, Latin, swing, blues, clever parodies, and originals their own -- something Los Angeles audiences discern and truly appreciate.
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Biography

ANDY COWAN first performed with Jack Sheldon and Mort Lindsey’s orchestra on The Merv Griffin Show in 1982, his first Hollywood job on which he was a writer and recurring performer. : VIDEO CLIP:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID8pHzhVbX4  He's also a veteran comedy writer (Seinfeld,  Cheers, etc.) and author of the 2018 comedy writing and performing memoir, Banging My Head Against the Wall: A Comedy Writer's Guide to Seeing Stars, foreword by Jay Leno, published by Black Rose Writing and acquired by the National Comedy Museum in 2019. CableAce and Who's Who in America Award recipient.

NINA BECK, a seasoned pianist, published songwriter, and Los Angeles performer with absolute pitch, studied with renowned pianists John Lewis, Modern Jazz Quartet leader, Paul Smith, and Terry Trotter, and counts legendary vocalist Ernie Andrews Among her many credits. 

Awards & Appreciations
  • 1991 CableAce Award - Best Short-Form Programming Special, Showtime


  • Who's Who in America Lifetime Achievement Award