Fred Anderson

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Fred Anderson

Communications

#8665

World Rank

#11770

Historical Rank

#3830

USA Rank

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Fred Anderson 's Degrees

• Masters Jazz Performance Berklee College of Music
• Doctorate Jazz Studies University of Southern California

Why Is Fred Anderson Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Fred Anderson 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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What Schools Are Affiliated With Fred Anderson ?

Fred Anderson is affiliated with the following schools:

• Berklee College of Music
• New England Conservatory of Music
• University of Southern California