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WORLD CLASS CONCERT ARTIST AND INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED EDUCATOR
“Guitarist/composer Chuck Anderson has the ability to turn notes into poetry.”
Gerald Veasley Jazz Recording Artist
Professional Guitarist
As a PROFESSIONAL GUITARIST, Chuck was staff guitarist for the Latin Casino at the age of 21. He was featured with many legendary performers such as Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Michel LeGrand, Marvin Hamlisch, Anthony Newley, Nancy Wilson, Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Trini Lopez, Billy Eckstein, Paul Williams, Ben E. King, the Lettermen, Jerry Butler and Jack Jones to name a few. Active as a session player in New York and Philadelphia, his work took him from albums to Broadway to jingles and involved him in every style of music. Chuck was also staff guitarist for Valley Forge Music Fair, the Schubert Theater and the Forrest theater, among others. He is a seasoned performer on radio, television and in concert. His guitar work has been endorsed by both the Martin Guitar Company and the Gibson Guitar Company.
Jazz Guitarist
As a JAZZ GUITARIST, Chuck broke into the Philly Jazz scene with the Chuck Anderson Trio in 1973. The group featured Al Stauffer on bass and rotated Jim Paxon, Ray Deeley and Darryl Brown on drums. The trio played concerts throughout the East Coast and recorded its first album in 1975. The album originally titled Mirror Within a Mirror is included in a compilation CD titled The Vintage Tracks. This CD released in 2005, contains all of the trio recordings from the mid to the late 70's. Another CD titled Angel Blue - A Tour of Jazz features Chuck in a sextet setting.
Jazz Guitar Demo
- Click to Play Jazz Demo (18:16, 20.9MB)
Neo-Classical Guitarist
As a NEO CLASSICAL GUITARIST, Chuck pioneered the use of the pick style guitar in Classical music. Using both electric and acoustic guitars, his Neo Classical style features transcriptions, original composition and improvisation on international themes.
Neo-Classical Guitar Demo
- Click to Play Neo-Classical Demo (2:54, 2.7MB)
Composer
Noted as a COMPOSER as well as a concert guitarist, Chuck has recorded 10 CDs: Passages from the End of Autumn, Kaleidophon, The Art of the Neo-Classical Guitar, Christmas Wishes, The International Collection, Angel Blue, Music from the Light, The Vintage Tracks, Timeless, Virtuosity and Lullabies for Parents.
Chuck has also written for ad agencies, video production companies, televsion and radio networks as well as numerous corporate clients.
