Andrés Pollak
| Andrés Pollak | |
|---|---|
| Born | Santiago, Chile |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Chilean |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Berklee College of Music |
| 💼 Occupation | Pianist, Composer, Music Producer, Business Executive |
| Known for | Latin American jazz, film scoring, EastSide Sound Studios, Empresas Tricot S.A. |
Andrés Pollak is a Chilean pianist, composer, music producer, and entrepreneur. He is recognized for his influence on Latin American jazz and film scoring, and for his leadership as president of Empresas Tricot S.A., a major fashion retail chain in Chile.
Early Life and Education
Pollak was born in Santiago, Chile. He studied music at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, graduating cum laude in 1985 with a focus on piano performance and film scoring.
Music Career
In the 1970s, Pollak co‑founded Chilean fusion bands such as La Marraqueta and Cometa, noted for blending jazz and South American rhythms. He has composed scores for numerous films, including Johnny 100 Pesos (1993), Johnny 100 Pesos: Capítulo Dos (2017), El Vacío, and Monvoisin.
EastSide Sound Studios
Pollak owns and operates EastSide Sound Studios in Manhattan, New York. He acquired the studio in 2022, modernizing its hybrid analog-digital infrastructure while preserving its legacy. Under his leadership, EastSide Sound installed New York City’s first Harrison 32Classic console in 2024 to support high-end hybrid workflows.[1]
He also emphasized the studio’s creative mission and analog roots in a televised feature: “We live in a digital time, but we are analog… that’s where the magic is.”[2]
Recording and Production
Pollak is a veteran producer and engineer, adept in analog tape systems, immersive sound mixing, MIDI environments, and orchestral hybrid scoring. His studio work spans jazz, folk, rock, experimental, and cinematic genres.
Business Career
Pollak has served as President of Empresas Tricot S.A. since 2004, following the passing of Eduardo Pollak Ben‑David. Under his guidance, the company has expanded into e-commerce, fintech, and high-tech logistics systems.
Recognition
Pollak has been honored at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for his work in audiovisual advertising. In 2023, the AES New York section hosted a spotlight panel on EastSide Sound under his leadership.
Personal Life
Pollak divides his time between Santiago and New York. In addition to music and business, he explores philosophy, artificial intelligence, cryptology, and quantum computing.
See also
External links
References
- ↑ "EastSide Sound Nabs NYC's First Harrison 32Classic Console". Mix Online. November 21, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ↑ "Manhattan recording studio makes musical magic". NY1. January 7, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
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