“Chuck Anderson just concentrates on one thing—playing straight ahead Jazz. There is a lot of nimble technique in his playing which shows well both on springy pieces like “Princess Of The Nile” and mellow Blues tracks like “Misty Glow” and “Exit Blues.” On “Enchanted Garden” Anderson shifts into a reflective country-soul mood and on “Diablo’s Dream” he even works over a funk/hip-hop beat with buzzing, coiled toughness. His rhythm partners, Schreiber and Rick, are always in close support and Anderson emerges on this as a talented modern Jazz guitarist as fluid as a Scofield or Abercrombie.”

Cadence, Jerome Wilson

“Nice moments here, like the opening modal number ‘Princess of the Nile’ and the relaxed ‘In a Misty Glow,’ which has Anderson alternately double-timing furiously and laying into the luxurious tempo. The group swings with gusto on ‘Flight,’ the dynamic title track and the closer, ‘Diablo’s Dream,’ which gives bassist Eric Schreiber and drummer Ed Rick room to stretch. Anderson also showcases his considerable chord-melody skills on two gorgeous, unaccompanied ballads, ‘Song for Coreen’ and ‘Chanson.’”


JazzTimes

“Well done! Impressive guitar work! ”

Derek Sivers, Founder of CD Baby

“I have known Chuck for many years.  He’s still one of the finest guitarists on the planet.  Glad he is back on the scene”.

Jimmy Bruno, Internationally Renowned Jazz Guitarist

“Guitarist/composer Chuck Anderson has the ability to turn notes into poetry.”

Gerald Veasley, Jazz Recording Artist

“Great Playing!”

Ed Benson, Just Jazz Guitar

“Chuck Anderson is certainly one of America’s finest and most influential guitarists…”

Dick Boak, Martin Guitar Company

“The worst thing you can do is to imagine the uniqueness of Chuck Anderson’s music. The best thing is to go see him…”

Tom Jensen, Today’s Post

“Chuck Anderson is a force to be reckoned with. He is an outstanding teacher, a prolific composer and a great guitarist.”

Bob Miles, Host of “Miles of Music” television show

“Chuck Anderson shows an amazing range of virtuosity and creativity. Hats off to a true guitar master.”

Allan Tucker, Foothill Digital/Tucker Sound

“Chuck Anderson is so much more than a guitar virtuoso. He is an artist who instantly establishes a personal connection with his audience, a connection that is rekindled every time Chuck performs.”

Bruce Schulman,  MPI Research

“Chuck is a premier musician and teacher who enjoys an international reputation for excellence in teaching. He is the author of several publications and is a well known performer with a great deal of experience in virtually all forms of music.”

Dr. William V. Frabizio, Chairman – Department of Music Arcadia College

“Chuck is the teacher and keeper of the knowledge and master of the techniques. Keep passing it on! ”

Michael Sembello, Songwriter/Producer

“Besides being an outstanding musician, Chuck Anderson has developed a worldwide reputation as an innovative music educator. Noted as an author and researcher, he has developed methods and teaching materials which have helped musicians to develop their creative potential.”

John Marshall, Martin Guitar Company

“Chuck has an almost singular ability amongst contemporary music educators to balance the relevant academic knowledge with his broad based background as a performer and composer. No one has ever received the student accolades that he received from his lectures here in Liverpool.”

Arthur Bernstein, Head of Music – The Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts

“Chuck Anderson has been a major influence on private music education for over 35 years. Teachers, players, arrangers and songwriters have all benefited from his unique combination of music knowledge, practical street experience and dedication.”

Gerson Rosenbloom, President of Medley Music and Former Executive of NAAM

Chuck Anderson is part of an elite group: world-class jazz musicians who focused their careers not on performing, but on passing the baton to others. Like the late Dennis Sandole and Charlie Banacos before him, Chuck spent his career focused on educating and mentoring students, many of whom went onto illustrious careers.

Now at 62, Chuck Anderson has returned to his roots as a performer, and in his new CD “Freefall”, you can hear Chuck playing some of the best guitar of his life.

Leah R. Garnett, Founder of MusicAfter50.com

Links to articles and concert reviews

Chuck Anderson: Guitar Reemergence

by Victor L. Schermer

New Hope Winery Concert Review

by Victor L. Schermer

Philadelphia City Paper Article

by A.D. Amorosi

Just Jazz Guitar Interview – Philadelpia Ace: Chuck Anderson PDF Download

by Ed Benson