Randy Hoexter
Adjunct Instructor of Jazz Piano

Pianist/composer Randy Hoexter has been at the top of Atlanta's jazz and studio scenes for more than fifteen years. Randy's distinctive work can be heard on countless records and commercials; his talents have been sought by artists as diverse as guitarists Jimmy Herring (ARU, Allman Brothers.), Bill Hart and Shane Theriot (Neville Brothers), drummers Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs), Sonny Emory (Earth, Wind and Fire, Bruce Hornsby) and Jeff Sipe, bassists Chuck Rainey (Steely Dan) and Adam Nitti, saxophonist George Howard, gospel group "NewSong," and others.

Randy's critically acclaimed debut CD "Radiant," features new and original jazz compositions for piano, rhythm section and horns, and includes performances by such talents as Mike Stern, Dave Weckl, Sam Skelton, Tom Knight and Adam Nitti. Hailed by Modern Drummer as "...outstanding... a welcome breath of fresh air," "Radiant" was recently chosen to be featured on the internationally syndicated "Jazzsouth" radio program.

As a commercial composer, Randy writes and produces music for Bank of America, IBM, PBS Television, 615 Music, Arby's, The Fox Television Sunshine Network and many others, and produces records for local and regional artists. Currently Randy's composition "Mind Bender" is the theme to the Japanese daily network news program "The Wide Show."

Randy has taught Theory, Jazz Improvisation and Composition at the Atlanta Institute of Music since1988, and currently serves as Director of Curriculum. In that capacity, he has worked with many notable artists including Peter Erskine, John Scofield, Robben Ford, Victor Wooten, Joel Rosenblatt and Scott Henderson.

Selected Discography:
As Leader:
Randy Hoexter "Radiant" (Rhombic)

As Producer or Sideman:
George Howard "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" (GRP)
Newsong "Love Revolution" (Benson)
Adam Nitti "Balance" (Renaissance Man)
Adam Nitti "Evidence" (Renaissance Man)
Shane Theriot "Highway 90" (Shose )
Pat Walsh "Pat Walsh"
Toniah "Qualified" (Paryo)
Nancee Kahler "Midnite over Tokyo" (Artifex)
Bill Hart "Watch the Sky"
Swing Factory "Jump Jive and Wail"
Swing Factory "Enhanced"
Joe Gransden "Charissa's Song" (Brass Menagerie)
Steve Cunningham "Dubious Tones"
Gwen Hughes "Lost and Found"
Gwen Hughes "The Misplaced Martini"
Rebecca Windham "To a Warmer Heart"
Joni's Butterfly "My World" (El Diargee)
Blood and Fire "Live" (Streetwise Music)