Edward Anderson

Background

About Edward Anderson

Renowned New Orleans Jazz performer, producer, and historian who has collaborated extensively with music and education pioneers to preserve, promote, and perform a wide range of traditional, contemporary, and commercial musical genres. Dedicated teacher and champion of the musical styles, techniques, and technologies relevant to university curriculum development. Creative visionary whose leadership has brought the history, culture, and music of New Orleans and the African Diaspora to new generations, global audiences, and international musicians and music students. Program leader responsible for creating critical local programs to support inner-city schools and communities, expand the reach of New Orleans Jazz across international borders, and cultivate the expertise of the next generation of musicians. Accomplished teacher, peer mentor, composer, producer, and creative director whose expertise in all aspects of the music industry is an incomparable asset to any music program rooted in tradition while embracing the changes, technologies, and new opportunities of the 21st Century.