Andrew Kastner is a multifaceted musician and composer with a career spanning over three decades in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, Kastner's passion for music was ignited by The Beatles' appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, leading him to pursue guitar after dabbling in piano, violin, and trumpet. He attended Newton South High School and later the Berklee College of Music before moving to Los Angeles in 1974, where he began his professional career playing guitar for Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra.

Kastner is a founding member of the Los Angeles-based band Jack Mack and the Heart Attack, known for their blue-eyed soul, funk, and R&B sound. The band gained popularity with performances at venues like The Central and Club Lingerie, and they were notably performing during the 1996 Centennial Park Olympic bombing, an event depicted in the film "Richard Jewell."

As a composer, Kastner's talents were recognized by Warner Chappell Music, leading him to create music for television and film, including contributions to "Police Academy" and "In The Heat of The Night." He has written Gold Record songs for artists like Barry White, Chaka Khan, Nicolette Larson, and Aaron Neville.

Kastner's work as a guitarist includes extensive touring with Barry White and Natalie Cole, and collaborations with artists such as Michael Bolton, Amy Grant, James Brown, and Mick Fleetwood. He has also been involved in producing music across various genres, including R&B, pop, country, and rock, and has worked on projects like Michael Grimm's album "I've Got Dreams."

In addition to his musical endeavors, Andrew Kastner is the owner of MiddleSunMedia, where he continues to work as a producer, director, writer, and editor, interfacing with industry professionals and handling various aspects of the music business. His diverse skills and dedication have made him a respected figure in the music, television, and film industries.