Fred-Anderson-Obituary

Fred Anderson

Obituary

CHICAGO (AP) — A saxophonist whose Chicago club is known as one of the cradles of contemporary jazz has died. Fred Anderson was 81.

His sons, Eugene and Michael Anderson, said their father died Thursday but declined to offer additional details.

The Louisiana-born Anderson performed in relative obscurity until the tenor saxophonist's rise to prominence came in the 1990s. Music companies began to release recordings of his work to favorable reviews and he became a regular on the jazz-festival circuit in the United States and Europe.

Anderson opened the Velvet Lounge in Chicago in 1982. At times, he did everything from collecting the $10 cover charge to jamming on stage to taking out the garbage.




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I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the family and friends. Although I have never met him. I just wanted you to know thai I am sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. As you turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance so as to soothe that aching heart.-Psalm 34:18 Assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit he saves.

It's a terrible tragedy that Fred Anderson has passed away. You can help remember him by contributing to his memorial website at http://fredanderson.people2remember.com/

To the family of Fred Anderson: Many well-wishers have already said what I feel in expressing my condolences to you but because I can feel a person's pain in losing someone (because of my many losses) I wanted to add to those who gave you comfort from God's Word, the Bible.

I never knew Fred, but I love music and I can hear his music as I bring him to mind.May you keep playing in heaven,I will walk out during early
nite, look up at the sky,and listen as you play among the stars,R.I.P.my
friend. Jim McCoy,N.W. AL.

My sympathy goes out to the Anderson family. My thoughts and prayers also be with your friends during this time of bereavement. I did not know you personally but I know you must have been dear to many. I know words bring little comfort but I hope these will help to soothe the pain. (2 cor. 1:3,4)

To the Family and Friends of Fred Anderson,

I am sorry for the loss of such a talented and family treasure like Mr.Anderson.
At this difficult time I hope the family will draw on the many memories he must have made over the years. I know he will be missed.

Revelation 21:4-:"God promises that he will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more".

You can feel that Death can leave a heartache that nothing can heal, just know that...

To the family of Fred Anderson.
Death can leave an ache in ones heart that only the love of our God Jehovah can heal. Psalms 34:18. May He comfort you all at this time of loss and may Fred's music stay stay alive in your hearts. He played my favorite instrument....the SAX.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.

I am sorry to hear about your lost. "May the God of comfort, who comfort us in all our trials bring you comfort at this time."(2Cor.1;3,4)