Andrew Jacob Hiebert (1 March 1963 – 16 June 2022), known professionally as Big Rude Jake, was a Canadian songwriter, singer, musician, and bandleader based in Toronto.

Jake was drawn to the roots of American music, and incorporated elements of jazz, blues, gospel, jump, and rockabilly, among others.

[1] His finger picking ragtime guitar style was inspired by the likes of Mose Scarlet and Leon Redbone.

Picking up work at places like Sneaky Dee's, he dove deeply into the local music scene, connecting with a large and diverse array of artists, crossing genres from jazz and lounge to rockabilly and punk.

[2] The album was produced by Gordie Johnson of local rock act Big Sugar and Pete Prilesnick.

This album was deliberately designed to set Big Rude Jake apart from all the other bands on the swing scene.

His European tours inspired him to make a new jump blues influenced live album with his 7-piece band and special guests.

In 2020, he made Fanfare Music Enrichment Services official, serving intellectually challenged clients online and in person.