Ebony & Ivory (Fred Jacobowitz, Clarinets and Saxophones; Andrew Gilpin, Piano and Keyboards) brings a fresh and vibrant high-octane dynamic to the concert stage with an utterly appealing musical mix (light classical, Gershwin, folk, Scott Joplin rags, jazz, Bernstein, original compositions, Benny Goodman and Broadway) that enthralls and inspires every audience.

Andrew Gilpin, who rebelled against formal music lessons at the tender age of seven, is a completely self-taught pianist and composer. Although this meant he never had much homework, Andrew always kept the pedal to the metal and never rested until he had the notes just where he wanted them. When he isn't performing, composing, or arranging, Andrew fills his time with web site design, reading, and assembling his scale model of Leonardo da Vinci's flying machine.

Fred Jacobowitz was born in Brooklyn, NY and can still speak 'Brooklynese.' In addition to his Bachelor's & Master's degrees from Juilliard, Fred has studied ballet, jazz and acrobatics, and can still do handsprings and cartwheels! He is happily married to cellist Bonnie Thron and has a 6-year-old son named Louie. When not immersed in musical activities, Fred turns his energies to house and home, having recently built a kid-sized computer hutch for his son.

Now in its fifth year on tour, Ebony and Ivory is looking forward to upcoming performances in Florida, Ontario (Canada), California and New York!