IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR TRUE SOULFULL MUSIC, YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE."FULL OF SOUL ENTERTAINMENT. KEITH WAS RECENTLY NOTIFIED THAT THREE OF MANY CD'S WHICH HE PLAYED ON IN 2004 WERE GRAMMY NOMINATED. KANYE WEST "COLLEGE DROPOUT" AL JARREAU "ACCENTUATE THE POSSITIVE" AND ROY HARGROVE AND THE RH FACTOR "STRENGTH"
Born in Dallas, Texas, 1970, Mr. Anderson discovered his love for music at the early age of 10. He started playing drums, until he found his true passion for the saxophone. He began studying with James Wilson, who would give him a pinch for each mistake, which he attributes, today, for his dedication and hard work. At this time, Keith Anderson was accepted to Arts Magnet High School later re-named The School for Visual and Performing Arts, where Keith was under direct leadership of Bart Marantz. Mr. Anderson's talents and unique flair for playing the saxophone can be attributed to much and many. Keith started playing locally with a singer by the name of Pat Peterson, who was one of the original Raylettes and now, is one of the singers for John Cougar Mellancamp. Later, Keith would be discovered by the legendary, Les McCann. This was a man of major influence and of many commendations. Since then, Mr. Anderson has traveled the world as Les’s featured soloist, who has performed for thousands and played with many all around the globe. These artists include Roy Hargrove, Erykah Badu, Bobby Lyle, Kirk Franklin, and the great Cab Calloway during which it was quoted many times that Mr.Anderson was “the newest of the Texas Tenors”. Mr.Anderson’s most recent engagement consists of recording with Al Jereau on his new album to be released in 2004. On this project he accompanied Mark Simmons, Larry Williams, and Christian McBride. To show Mr. Anderson's “Diversity” he was also recruited to record with hip-hop guru Kanye West on his soon to be released 2004 CD. These projects forecast many unending opportunities for all jeundras of music. Keith’s named mentors include Cannonball, Coltrane, Les McCann, Grover Washington Jr., Kirk Whalum and Kenny Garrett. Mr. Anderson views his music as motivational and inspirational. “Diversity”, his debut CD, lives up to its name. Anderson’s accomplishments include published songwriting for such artists as Roy Hargrove, Paul Jackson Jr. and various artists for Sony Records. Mr. Anderson’s future embraces his next CD release "Lets Roll" ,availible very soon. Anderson continues to produce CD’s, tour, as well as, expression through his songwriting. Keith is now a member of Marcus Miller's band, and also band leader of his own band called Full Of Soul.
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