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Andy Sherwood performed as clarinetist and saxophonist in multiple ensembles in the Coast Guard Band including the concert band, Dixieland jazz band, saxophone quartet, swing band and big band. He performed as Benny Goodman soloist on tours across the United States, Russia and England. He led the Coast Guard Dixieland band for 15 years, which included performances at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage and traditional jazz festivals in Sacramento, Sun Valley and Connecticut. He has performed with his Dixieland Quartet throughout the Northeast and has recorded four CDs with this group. His main influence on clarinet is Pete Fountain, and he enjoys the style of many of the great jazz saxophonists.