Polkadots and Moonbeams Performed by Chris Anderson Trio

Описание: The 5th in a swinging set recorded live around 2000 by the Chris Anderson Trio.

Jazz pianist, Chris Anderson was an early musical influence on #HerbieHancock. Chicago-born Anderson, became totally blind at 18. Despite his physical impairments, Anderson performed for over 2 decades in Chicago clubs, with icons Clifford Brown, #SonnyRollins, Gene Ammons, Max Roach, Stan Getz, Johnny Griffin, and Roland Kirk. Anderson collaborated with and inspired numerous other Chicago musicians including: Wilbur Ware, Clifford Jordan, Von Freeman, Billy Wallace, George Coleman, Wilbur Campbell, Harold Maburn.

In 1961, Anderson toured with #DinahWashington, ended up in New York City, and decided to stay. He remained active and was highly regarded by his fellow musicians. He had a special personal and musical relationship with Billy Higgins. Anderson was the featured soloist at Barry Harris's annual concerts; he performed at Bradley's, the #VillageVanguard, the Jazz Gallery, and #Smalls. He also made a number of recordings, and musical archives, which live on. Anderson passed away in New York on February 4, 2008, 3 weeks short of his 82nd birthday.

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