Keith Anderson (born 1970) is an American saxophonist. After studying at Booker T. Washington Arts Magnet,[1] Anderson has played with Les McCann,[2][3][4] Roy Hargrove,[2][5] Erykah Badu,[6] Kirk Franklin,[7] Kanye West,[8][6] Marcus Miller,[9][10] and Prince.[8]
Keith Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1970 (age 53–54) Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, rock, R&B, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
In 2003, the Keith Anderson Trio comprised Jason Thomas on drums and Bobby Sparks on keyboards.[11]
The New York Times and Jazz Times writer Nate Chinen quotes Anderson as stating, "Texas musicians have a different approach to playing. It's not from a mechanical standpoint... The way we play is not based upon what we see on paper. It's based on all feeling and listening."[12]
Discography edit
As sideman edit
- 1995: Listen Up! - Les McCann[4]
- 2006: Distractions – The RH Factor (Verve)[13]
- 2017: Extravagant - Aleks Sever[6]
References edit
- ^ "Partial List of Notable Music Alumni." Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Keith+Anderson" Jazz Education Journal, Vol. 36, Nos. 1-3, p. 8. International Association for Jazz Education, 2003. At Google Books. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ Nicholas, Aurwin. The History of Jazz and the Jazz Musicians. Lulu Press, Inc., 2017. At Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ a b McCann, Les. Invitation To Openness: The Jazz & Soul Photography of Les McCann 1960-1980, pp. 27-8. Les Fantagraphics Books, 2015. At Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ Hendrickson, Tad. "Roy and Maceo: Live at The Apollo". CMJ New Music Report 2. Vol. 76, N.º 8. 21 July 2003. ISSN 0890-0795. At Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ a b c Fanelli, Damian. "Aleks Sever on Jazz/Funk and Her New Album, 'Extravagant'." 18 october 2016. Guitar World. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ Augusto, Troy J. Variety, February 23, 1999. At Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ a b Rallo, Nick. "For 29 Years, the Balcony Club Has Been Serving Strong Martinis and Date-Night Vibes". August 18, 2017. Dallas Observer. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Marcus Miller Performs Live in NPR's Studio 4A". NPR. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ Giner, Juan; Joan Sardà, Enric Vázquez (in Spanish). Guía universal del jazz moderno, p. 259. Ediciones Robinbook, 2006. ISBN 9788496222106. At Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ Jazz Times, Vol. 33, Nos. 1-5, p. 76. At Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ Ruggiero, Bob. "Review: Playing Changes: Jazz for the New Century By Nate Chinen." Houston Press. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ Stereophile, Vol. 29, Nos. 7-12. J.G. Holt, 2006, p. 122. At Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2019.