Fred Anderson (b. Monroe, Louisiana, March 22, 1929) is an American jazz saxophonist who resides in Chicago, Illinois. Fred Anderson grew up in the Southern U.S. and learned to play the saxophone in his youth. Anderson moved his family to Evanston, Illinois in the 1940's; his son, Eugene Anderson, is a talented drummer. Anderson was one of the founders of the AACM and is still an important member of the musical collective. His partner for many years was the Chicago underground jazz legend, trumpeter Billy Brimfield. The city of Monroe is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33... March 22 is the 81st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (82nd in Leap years). ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jazz is an original American musical art form originating around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans. ... Saxophones of different sizes play in different registers. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) is a non-profit organization, founded in Chicago, Illinois, by pianist/composer Muhal Richard Abrams, pianist Jodie Christian, drummer Steve McCall, and composer Phil Cohran. ...

Anderson plays a powerful tenor saxophone, blowing quick scales in a distinctive, forward-bent posture. In 1983, Fred Anderson founded the Velvet Lounge in Chicago. This jazz and improvised music venue was a showcase for AACM musicians and improvised music enthusiasts for years until its recent closing. The club is being expanded and relocated in the summer of 2006, and will reopen a block from the original location in July of 2006. A Yanagisawa tenor sax. ... The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) is a non_profit organization, founded in Chicago, Illinois, by pianist/composer Muhal Richard Abrams, pianist Jodie Christian, drummer Steve McCall, and composer Phil Cohran. ...