Andrew Kushnir first came to the drums at age 17. He began his formal studies with drummers Jim Doxas and Michel Berthiume, and was soon on the Montreal jazz scene playing gigs and frequenting jam sessions.

In 2015, Andrew graduated with a degree in Performance from Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he studied primarily under Jon Hazilla and Neal Smith. He then moved to New York City and earned a master's degree in Jazz Studies from NYU.

Leader of his own groups and sideman for many others, he enjoys learning from and playing with the best musicians the city has to offer. Andrew has had the pleasure of performing alongside musicians such as Nick Hempton, Stacy Dillard, Chet Doxas, John Ellis, Josh Evans, Alan Ferber, David Hazeltine, Joe Magnarelli, Rich Perry, Dave Pietro, Rick Rosato, Brad Shepik, Dayna Stephens, JC Stylles, Spike Wilner, Grant Stewart and others.