Biography
Two distinguishing elements mark the path of pianist Chris Anderson. He served as both instructor and shaping force for Herbie Hancock, while also cutting several standout early-1960s sessions whose rhythmic vitality and range surpassed most comparable piano-trio or rhythm-section dates lacking horns. Traces of Anderson’s touch and improvisational approach surface clearly on Hancock’s initial outings My Point of View and Fat Albert Rotunda. The 1960 Vee-Jay date featuring bassist Bill Lee and drummer Art Taylor stands as his strongest work. Jazz Heritage later brought the 1987 album Love Locked Out to compact disc, an issue that underscores Anderson’s influence on Hancock yet is undercut by its unremarkable vocal touches.
Albums
Fleurette Africaine
2021
Linus and Lucy
2020
The Sheltering Sky
2020
Solace
2020
Meditation on Logos (Logos Velvet)
2020
Wish You Were Here
2020
Song Cycle
2019
In a Landscape
2019
Heroes
2019
Everything in Its Right Place (feat. India Carney & Erin Bentlage)
2019
Joanni
2018
The Lotus Quartet
2018
Wanted You More
2018
You Don't Know What Love Is
2011
From the Heart
2002
Old Friend
1995