Christopher Brant Anderson

Christopher 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 over the past few years.

A solo artist from the onset of his career, Anderson met singer- songwriter Janis Skok in the mid 1980's and formed ANDERSON & SKOK. The duo immediately set to work writing and recording tunes they felt would impact the industry both regionally and nationally. Coinciding with the release of their debut album "IN & OUT OF RHYME", a Seattle radio station spotlighting local artists released "The KEZX Album Project", a product drawn from the local North West talent pool. "High Flying Bird", the last cut on "In & Out of Rhyme", was chosen for inclusion on the album. Anderson & Skok received substantial regional success as a result, and garnered some national airplay, before pursuing their solo careers.

“Pentimento,” a solo project Anderson released in 1989 afforded Chris the chance to tour in support of it  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.

 In 2000 Chris returned to the lower 48 and academia. After earning his BA in psychology, Anderson worked in the counseling profession. He remained active however, with songwriting and performing regionally.

The duo Incognito was formed in late 2003, consisting of Chris and fellow songwriter Tom Wilson. With their 2004 release, "Incognito: Live at Destino's" their show became an event to not be missed, and showcased the lighthearted vehicle that Incognito was intended to be.

In 2006 Anderson released "LIVE & KICKING" a compilation of originals and covers by Bruce Cockburn, Bob Dylan and The Beatles.

In 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 assisted the Mason County Food Banks.

In 2009, Chris planned to do  a simple project of guitar and vocals in a local studio, RHR studios in Poulsbo, Washington.   Engineer James Newman heard more and convinced him to produce the work.  Their collaboration give birth to 

"ATTIC SESSIONS", featuring much fuller production values. Released in late in that year, the album is a thoughtful collection of Anderson's early writings and two new tunes and garnered wonderful reviews and attention.

In early 2010, "LEARNG TO COUNT TO FOUR", a collection of older material recorded early in Anderson's career was also released to great regional reviews. 

2011 saw Anderson take on the duties on producing another artist, Christine Salazar (who shared vocal work on "ATTIC SESSION") on her debut CD, "ON TO SOMETHING", which garnered Anderson good producing reviews.