Tenor saxophonist is both one of the city's best-known free-jazz soloists, and the owner of the Velvet Lounge, working-class bar by day, and free-jazz joint on weekend evenings. Anderson often joins the fray during the band's second set . He has been a leader of Chicago's stellar saxophone community for over 30 years (he and Joseph Jarman's 1966 Song For on Delmark Records is a great early testament to what he was doing -- ridiculed though it was -- in Chicago as early as the late 1950s). Many, many notable avant-gardists played in his bands before starting their own careers. Anderson remains very active, employing his thick, but clear tone and Sonny Rollins meets Ornette Coleman ideas, in many contexts, including an album with Ken Vandermark's DKV Trio.
Anderson plays out in Chicago no more than once every few months, but travels the U.S. and Europe frequently for special presentations. Though he is known for a tough daily practice regimen, he's mastered the art of limited availability due in-part to his day job. The unique sound that he has maintained and matured over the years is augmented by his singularly recognizable playing posture. He bends his body to push air out with a continuous intensity and volume that would make most junior players pass out after just a few bars. In addition to his music, Anderson has also written a book, Exercises for the Creative Musician.
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