Christo
pher Brant Anderson is a contemporary songwriter who creates refreshing and original acoustic sounds. His music reflects his love of jazz, blues, country, rock and traditional folk. This unique style is evident in the way he interprets the work of other artists as well as his own music. He resides in the Pacific Northwest and plays regionally and in the UK . In Seattle Anderson has worked The Paramount, Moore Theater, Back Stage, Parkers Ball Room and at the King Dome for the World Peace Event.
In 1984 Chris met Janis Skok at Victory Music, a Pacific Northwest organization for musical artists. With Anderson & Skok it was kismet, the duo began working the Puget Sound club venues. Through networking and perseverance with regional production companies they became a staple as an opening act of the main concert venues in Seattle.
In 1987 Seattle’s radio station, KEZX was ready to release their second LP project that coincided with the release of the duo’s debut, “In & Out of Rhyme.” One of the songs, "High Flying Bird," was chosen for the radio project, Anderson & Skok received more regional success and also garnered national airplay.
In 1989 Chris released “Pentimento,” a solo project and worked the road with this project ending up in Alaska where he worked for two years with the Alaskan Arts Commission, radio and local television stations with his music and writings.
Chris returned to the lower 48 and academia in 2000 to ascertain his BA in psychology, working in the helping professions, but remained active with writing and performing regionally. In late 2003 Christopher and Tom Wilson formed the duo Incognito. Incognito, a fun vehicle for both. With their 2004 release, “Incognito: Live at Destinos” their show became an event to not be missed.
In 2006 Chris released “Live & Kicking” a compilation of originals and covers by Cockburn, Dylan and The Beatles.
In late 2008 one of Anderson's songs, "The Light," was showcased for the opening credits of a Mark Woytowich Film. The tune was also selected for the community CD "Bred to Jam for Bread" which assists Mason County Food Bank. In 2009, Christopher planned to do a simple project of guitar and vocals with a local studio, Rabbit Hole Studios, in Poulsbo, Washington with producer James Newman. As their collaboration progressed they found that with the addition of bass the work became open to other production values. “Attic Sessions” was competed as a full production piece and as released in November, 2009 and promises to be a thoughtful collection of Christopher’s catalog of writings.
As an established Northwest Artist, Chris has shared the stage with national and international acts including;
RON DAVIES, DANNY O'KEEFE, MICHAEL TOMLINSON, ROY ROGERS,JESSIE WINCHESTER, DONAVAN, AMERICA,
NORTON BUFFALO, AL DIMIOLA, PHOEBE SNOW, THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, DAVE MASON,
JESSIE COLLIN YOUNG, JOAN ARMATRADING, KAT EGGELSTON, JANIS CARPER, BILL DAVIE, JIM PAGE,
BRUCE HORNSBY, NICOLETTE LARSON AND SUSAN VEGA.
Currently Chris is working on a new CD titled "TRAUMA, DRAMA & POOR JUDGMENT" with engineer producer, James Newman at Rabbit Hole Studios.
As well as working solo, Chris continues to work with POOR JUDGMENT & The Christopher Anderson Trio: CAT's.
Anderson is also currently producing Christine Salazar's debut CD, "ON TO SOMETHING" at Rabbit Hole Studios. Christine shared vocal work with Chris on "ATTIC SESSIONS."
Christopher has another solo project slated for late 2010 that will be jazz standards and originals.
