Keith Anderson (saxophonist)

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Keith Anderson
Born1970 (age 5253)
Dallas, Texas, United States
Genres Jazz, rock, R&B, pop
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Saxophone

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]

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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

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