Artist description Pianist/ composer Ashby Anderson combines many jazz textures to create a unique palette of original compositions.

Music Style Acoustic jazz/ contemporary jazz

Musical Influences Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample, Duke Ellington, E. W. & F.

Similar Artists none

Artist History

Group Members Ashby Anderson: Piano, Scott Chambers: Bass, Lester Kenny : Drums, Marvin Taylor: Tenor Sax, Keith Willingham: Trumpet,Kevin Simpson: Alto Sax

Instruments piano , bass ,drums , tenor sax, alto sax, trumpet

Albums "A Work of Art" (2002) " D'ere It Is" ( 2003) " The Calling" (1999 )

Press Reviews Ashby Anderson's debut, "THE CALLING" is fresh and exciting,and quickly jumps into a hot groove.His approach to "What You Won't Do For Love" puts and upbeat spin on an old favorite. It's sure to get plenty of radio airtime. B.J. BrownRichmond Jazz Society " Another Rising force on the local jazz scene, pianist Ashby Anderson recently released his first recording, a self- produced CD called "The Calling".... It's a spirited, accessible addition to Richmond's jazz and R&B discography Clarke Bustard, Richmond Times Dispatch

Location Richmond, VA - USA

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