Fred Anderson
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Saxophonists · 1929–2010

Fred Anderson

American saxophonist (1929–2010)

Born
22 March 1929
Monroe
Died
24 June 2010
Evanston
Country
United States
Record labels
Nessa Records
Discography
15 albums

Biography

Fred Anderson was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Fred Anderson was born on 22 March 1929 in Monroe and died on 24 June 2010 in Evanston. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Nessa Records. The discography here lists 15 albums, from “The Missing Link” (1984) to “Staying in the Game” (2009).

Fred Anderson (March 22, 1929 – June 24, 2010) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who was based in Chicago, Illinois. Anderson's playing was rooted in the swing music and hard bop idioms, but he also incorporated innovations from free jazz. Anderson was also noted for having mentored numerous young musicians. Critic Ben Ratliff called him "a father figure of experimental jazz in Chicago". Writer John Corbett referred to him as "scene caretaker, underground booster, indefatigable cultural worker, quiet force for good." In 2001, author John Litweiler called Anderson "the finest tenor saxophonist in free jazz/underground jazz/outside jazz today."

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Missing Link 1984
Vintage Duets: Chicago 1-11-80 1996
Fred Anderson / DKV Trio 1997
Fred: Chicago Chamber Music 1997
2 Days in April 2000 · Live
Duets 2001 2001 · Live
On the Run: Live at the Velvet Lounge 2001 · Live
Back At The Velvet Lounge 2003 · Live
Back Together Again 2004
Blue Winter 2005 · Live
Timeless 2006 · Live
From the River to the Ocean 2007
The Great Vision Concert 2007 · Live
Black Horn Long Gone 2009
Staying in the Game 2009

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Fred Anderson play?

Fred Anderson is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Fred Anderson born?

Fred Anderson was born 22 March 1929 in Monroe.

What are Fred Anderson's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Missing Link (1984), Vintage Duets: Chicago 1-11-80 (1996), Fred Anderson / DKV Trio (1997), Fred: Chicago Chamber Music (1997) and 2 Days in April (2000).

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