““I had a great time. You guys all played great, it was nice to come in and sit in with you. Everybody played strong solos,” said Hayward. “I just wish we had a longer session, so we could talk about more music.””

“Led by renowned trombonist Andre Hayward (Jazz at Lincoln Center), the Eastside Music School Jazz Studies Program offers a comprehensive approach to learning the art of Jazz Improvisation. Rooted in performance, students learn by playing in jazz combos as well as receiving custom-tailored, private instruction from the Eastside Music Jazz faculty.”

“For Austin Music Students & Educators: I'm excited to announce our 2nd annual Jazz Masters Summer Workshop. July 25-29, 2016. Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Visit the event link below for details. Peace & Keep Swinging, Andre Hayward”

“Andre Hayward returns as resident faculty for Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead 2016 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.”

“San Jacinto College Central will host a two-day BRASS SYMPOSIUM, April 10-11, in the Monte Blue Music Building 8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX, 77505. This two-day event will feature guest artist from across Texas and the world, including Brett Baker, Ilan Morgenstern, Andre Hayward, Rai Morales, John Stanley (Omni Brass), and Karen Marston (Omni Brass). All events are FREE and open to the public. More detailed information available at www.sanjacbrass.com.”

“Each spring semester, the jazz lecture series brings acclaimed artists to campus to speak, play, and answer students' questions.”

"We are very pleased to announce that jazz trombonist Andre Hayward has joined the UT Jazz Faculty as Specialist in Jazz Trombone, effective Spring 2014."

"The great trombonist Andre Hayward sat in with us last night and played a rambunctious, gravy soaked solo at the end of "Invitation”.

“Dave Matthews Band (DMB) fans had to wait a day longer to see the group play at the Austin 360 Amphitheater after a tornado watch pushed the show from Tuesday to Wednesday evening. While Matthews thanked the crowd for "...rearranging your schedules" the real thanks came in the form of surprise appearances by jazz greats, Stanley Jordan and Andre Hayward.”

“Stanley Jordan and Andre Heyward both sat in with Dave Matthews Band last night at the Austin 360 Amphitheater in Austin, TX. Jordan contributed his guitar chops on the band’s first “Cry Freedom” since November 10, 2010 and “Rhyme and Reason.” A few songs later, Jazz Lincoln Center Orchestra member Hayward took the stage with his trombone for “Jimi Thing” late in the set.”

"The second disc opens with something by the alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón. Interspersed elsewhere are contributions from the vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson (a ruminative ''Imminent Treasures''), the trumpeter Nicholas Payton (a headscratcher called ''Sudoku''), the trombonist Andre Hayward (''Serene Intentions,'' a romp), the pianist Renee Rosnes (''Mirror Image,'' a Hancockesque waltz), the bassist Matt Penman (a rock-influenced ''Frosted Evils'') and finally the drummer Eric Harland (''Triumph,'' as much of a flag-waver as you'd expect)."

"Just after lunch, 21-year-old Andre Hayward of Houston, who is planning to stay in the city, teaches his composition, "Dre's Blues," to one of the tenors, Melvin Butler. Soon others join in. Excitement washes over Betty Carter's face throughout the day."

"So the new trombonist, Andre Hayward, is hair-free, but he also can play, boasting a warm tone and the kind of clean, bright articulation that's rare on his instrument."

“‘Epitaph' is pure Mingus: rich and sonorous, by turns humorous and achingly beautiful. ‘Epitaph’ is the big event of the year in jazz." –Rolling Stone”

“Featuring the brightest stars on the planet, the 2007 edition of SFC includes artistic director and tenor titan Joshua Redman, innovative trumpeter Dave Douglas, alto sax rising star Miguel Zenon, veteran vibe virtuoso Bobby Hutcherson, sublime pianist Renee Rosnes, trombone virtuoso Andre Hayward, the future of bass Matt Penman, and smoldering drummer Eric Harland.”

"Andre was just swinging. He had clarity and was completely at ease onstage," said Steve Davis, an established jazz trombonist and one of the competition's judges. "All the judges had Andre as number one."