Keith Anderson (saxophonist)

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, Artist
Instrument	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

As sideman

• 1995: Listen Up! - Les McCann^[4]
• 2006: Distractions – The RH Factor (Verve)^[13]
• 2017: Extravagant - Aleks Sever^[6]

References

1. "Partial List of Notable Music Alumni." Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
2. "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.
3. Nicholas, Aurwin. The History of Jazz and the Jazz Musicians. Lulu Press, Inc., 2017. At Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Fanelli, Damian. "Aleks Sever on Jazz/Funk and Her New Album, 'Extravagant'." 18 october 2016. Guitar World. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
7. Augusto, Troy J. Variety, February 23, 1999. At Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
8. 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.
9. "Marcus Miller Performs Live in NPR's Studio 4A". NPR. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
10. 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.
11. Jazz Times, Vol. 33, Nos. 1-5, p. 76. At Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
12. Ruggiero, Bob. "Review: Playing Changes: Jazz for the New Century By Nate Chinen." Houston Press. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
13. Stereophile, Vol. 29, Nos. 7-12. J.G. Holt, 2006, p. 122. At Google Books. Retrieved 11 September 2019.