Andrew Reinartz is a musician and educator based in Sioux Falls, SD. Playing primarily upright and electric bass, he easily fits into a variety of styles including Jazz, Classical, Funk, R&B, Rock, and Folk. Andrew also does work as a producer, live/project studio recording & mixing engineer.
Also an avid educator, he is Jazz Bass Instructor at Augustana University, teaches privately and as a guest clinician, as well as having performed for over 50,000 students across South Dakota with the Jazz Diversity Project.
Amongst others, Andrew plays with JAS Quintet, Jazz Curators, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, Hegg Brothers Band, Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers, and Merry Martial. He has recorded and performs regularly with Jami Lynn, Darin Kaihoi, and plays guitar with Habeus Porpoise.
During his daytime work, Andrew works as Community Development Director for Arts South Dakota, a statewide grassroots service, education, and advocacy organization. He and his wife also own and operate the 50+ year-old family business, Wayne & Mary’s Nutrition Center in Sioux Falls, SD.