Stephen Anderson - Department of Music

Professor

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Described as “a true piano monster” (All About Jazz) and as “a bright star on the jazz horizon” (Musical Memoirs), STEPHEN ANDERSON is a critically acclaimed composer and pianist whose music has been published on twenty compact discs through Summit, Albany, Nagel Heyer Records, and other labels. Many of Anderson’s recordings have appeared on the Grammy^® Awards (53^rd, 56^th, 58^th, 59^th, 64^th) and Latin Grammy^® Awards (17^th and 23^rd) ballots representing Summit Records. For his work as composer, pianist, and band leader for the Dominican Jazz Project, his recordings have been praised as “vibrant, passionate music” (JAZZIZ) and “more sizzling than fried peppers and onions” (Jazz Weekly).

The Dominican Jazz Project Desde Lejos CD received two awards in the Premios Indie Dominicano 3ra edición in the categories of of Best Jazz Album (Desde Lejos) and Best Jazz Song (for Anderson’s composition, Fuera de la Oscuridad) that were held January 31, 2023. Anderson’s composition, Un Cambio de Ritmo, was listed in All About Jazz’s top “Popular Songs: 2021,” and the Desde Lejos CD was listed on Root’s Music Report, “Top Jazz Album Chart 2021.” The Dominican Jazz Project was recognized in both Mark Sullivan’s “Best Releases of 2016” (All About Jazz) and Ken Frackling’s “2016 Best Latin/Brazilian Jazz Recordings” (Jazz Notes). Both the Stephen Anderson Trio Nation Degeneration and Forget Not CDs received 4½ stars (out of 5) from the All Music Guide, and Forget Not was nominated best jazz “Debut CD” at the 3^rd Annual Village Voice Jazz Critics Poll (2008). Anderson’s recordings have received feature reviews in JAZZIZ, All Music Guide, All About Jazz, Jazz Weekly, Jazz Times, Jazz en Dominicana, Musical Memoirs, and Root’s Music Report.

(L-R) Stephen Anderson, Carlos Francisco Elias, President Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona, Guillo Carias for the presidential decorating of Guillo Carias – Jazzomania Jazz Festival IV 2022 –

His work with the Dominican Jazz Project and Marimjazzia Latin jazz ensembles have led him to perform at multiple festivals in the Caribbean, as well as in Central and South America since 2014. Associated with the 2022 Jazzomania Jazz Festival IV, and as founder and director of the Dominican Jazz Project, Anderson was formally recognized and distinguished by the Minister of Culture, Señora Milagros Germán, government of the Dominican Republic for “his research and contributions to the national musical heritage” have “generated pieces and compositions whose contents are based on the roots of native Dominican music that “have traveled with our seal of identity.” The Dominican Jazz Project was invited to the Palacio Nacional for the “condecoración” ceremony of bandmate, Guillo Carias, by President Luis Rodolfo Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic. The DJP appeared on MúsicaPress TV (2021), and several articles have been published about the group in Santo Domingo newspapers (REPORTEEXTRA, Areito, Vivir.Alegria).

The European premiere of Anderson's oratorio, Isaiah, at the Musiquem Lleida — The European premiere of Anderson’s oratorio, Isaiah, at the Musiquem Lleida! Festival Internacional de Música in Lleida, Spain by the Coral Shalom, Orchestra del Festival Musiquem Lleida!, October 4-6, 2019. (Photo Courtesy of Stephen Anderson)

Anderson was a finalist for the 2021 American Prize in Composition in the Orchestra division for his symphonic work, Concerto for Puerto Rico. His concert works have been performed internationally, including performances at the Festival Internacional Musiquem Lleida! (Coral Shalom and string orchestra, Lleida, Spain), the Festival Internacional de Percusión Tamborimba (Orquesta Filarmónica de Cali, Colombia), the College Band Directors National Association, the International Tuba Euphonium Association, and the Australian Trumpet Guild, in addition to performances by the West Point Military Academy Band, Dallas Chamber Orchestra, Montclair State Wind Symphony, Crested Butte Chamber Orchestra, the MIT Concert Band and other ensembles. Other wwards include finalist, two commissions from the Barlow Endowment (2005, 2010), finalist, West Point Jazz Knights Composers Forum competition (2011), Chapman Family Foundation Teaching Award (2014), Junior Faculty Development Award-UNC (2008), United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, the UNC Research Council, and the “Village Pride, Hometown Hero Award” WCHL Chapel Hill Radio (2008).

Dr. Anderson is Professor of Composition and Jazz Studies at the University of North Carolina and serves as Director of Jazz Studies and Director of the UNC Summer Jazz Workshop. He earned the D.M.A. degree (2005) and a M.M degree (2000) from the University of North Texas and the B.Mus. degree from Brigham Young University (1997). He served as Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano at Western Illinois University (2003-2005).

PRESS:

The Dominican Jazz Project won two awards in the Premios Indie Dominicano 3ra edición in the categories of of Best Jazz Album (Desde Lejos) and Best Jazz Song (for Anderson’s composition, Fuera de la Oscuridad) (January 31, 2023).

“His research and contributions to the national musical heritage” have “generated pieces and compositions whose contents are based on the roots of native Dominican music that “have traveled with our seal of identity.”
—Formally distinguished and recognized by the Minister of Culture, Señora Milagros Germán, Government of the Dominican Republic (April 2022)

“Anderson is a wonderful composer…setting the tone for music that superbly captures the West African influences and inflections of the Taíno people, making for the unique Caribbean sound palette.”
—Raul Da Gama, Latin Jazz Network

(Dominican Jazz Project, Desde Lejos, Summit Records)

“Can you think of a better close [to the festival] than this? The Dominican Jazz Project is a national pride that delights us today.”
—The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival (Sosúa, DR)

“In the area of harmony and rhythm [Anderson] is influenced by jazz. Inspired by the biblical texts of the prophet Isaiah, he speaks in a modern, contemporary language, and at the same time perfectly understandable.”
—Lleida Diari (Lleida, Spain)

“…a gifted pianist…”
—Michael Roberts, JAZZIZ

“…a true piano monster…”
—Chris M. Slawecki, All About Jazz
(Dominican Jazz Project, Desde Lejos, Summit Records)

“The pocket he plays in is precise and intense, whether he imposes alien forms onto his pieces or simply thwarts the expectations of rhythm and harmony…there is no question of the beauty in Anderson’s playing…”
—Jay Deshpande, All about Jazz

“Anderson…creates new music and improvisations that are full of life, energy and fresh ideas. Highly recommended.”
—Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

“…Quest…composed by Stephen R. Anderson, establishes a method of creating a four-part texture by just two instruments. This, to my ears, is the most innovative work on the CD, and is really quite striking in its originality.”
—David DeBoor Canfield, Fanfare Magazine (review of Quest, by Duo XXI, Albany Records)

“…an exemplar of the scholar-musician.”
—Jay Deshpande, All About Jazz

“…one of the bright stars of the contemporary scene.”
—It’s Just Jazz, KZFR 90.1 FM

“Isaiah is a powerful work, full of colors both vivid and, at times, pastel. The audience received this premiere performance with enthusiastic applause, with good reason.”
—Geoffrey Simon, Classical Voice of North Carolina

“…freely exploratory, patiently detailed, deeply felt, entirely unsentimental, and continually surprising.”
—Thomas Conrad, Jazz Times

“…full of creative energy and the joy of musical discovery.”
—Mark Sullivan, All about Jazz (review of the Dominican Jazz Project, Summit Records)

“Stephen Anderson’s piano playing is a bright star on the jazz horizon.” “This music [is] spirited and joyful, even in the face of COVID and so much death and sadness. This music is healing. These songs uplift and give hope.”
—Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs August 2021 post, “Best of the Best” (Dominican Jazz Project, Desde Lejos, Summit Records)

Personal loss and physical separation couldn’t dim the spirit of The Dominican Jazz Project. Every Bit as remarkable as the vibrant, passionate music on Desde Lejos…is the mere fact of it’s existence [i.e., due to the pandemic].
—Michael Roberts, JAZZIZ

“Powerful music played so collaboratively and communicatively that you’d never guess it was recorded “from afar” (remotely) from North and South Carolina, Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.”
—Chris M. Slawecki, All About Jazz
(Dominican Jazz Project, Desde Lejos, Summit Records)

“More sizzling than fried peppers and onions.”
—George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly (Dominican Jazz Project, Desde Lejos, Summit Records)

“…A reminder of the power of music and brotherhood.”
—Mark Sullivan, All About Jazz (Dominican Jazz Project, Desde Lejos, Summit Records)

Listed in 2016’s best Latin/Brazilian jazz recordings
—Ken Frackling, Jazz Notes (Dominican jazz Project, Summit Records)

“Here’s some hot jazz from the Dominican accented by local folklore highlights and breakneck playing. A high-octane extravaganza…”
—Chris Spector, Midwest Record (Review of Dominican Jazz Project, Desde Lejos)

“Stephen Anderson punctuates his solos with a high degree of rhythmic diversity, demonstrating marvelous touch and interplay…”
—Nicholas F. Mondello All About Jazz (Review of Jim Ketch, A Distant View)

“This [recording] by bassist Jason Foureman and pianist Stephen Anderson is a lyrical delight, conversant, swinging and thoughtfully melodic. Anderson’s touch sounds like he drank deep from the waters of Bill Evans.”
—Gene W. Harris, Jazz Weekly

“…Stephen’s fingers fly across the keys like wild birds…”
—Musical Memoirs (Review of Jason Foureman and Stephen Anderson, Duo Summit Records 2020)

Dominican Jazz Project, Anderson, director, pianist, and composer. Recorded remotely during the pandemic between members of the band living in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and North and South Carolina (Summit Records 2021)

Dominican Jazz Project · Desde Lejos CD (2021)

360ᵒ Jazz Initiative CD, featuring UNC Jazz Studies faculty and students, with guest artists (Summit Records July 2022)

Office: Kenan Music Building 2119
Email: anderssr@email.unc.edu
Phone: 919-537-1358
UNC Jazz Studies: https://music.unc.edu/areas/jazz/
UNC Composition Area: https://music.unc.edu/areas/composition/
Artist Website: https://StephenAndersonMusic.com/
Dominican Jazz Project Website: http://DominicanJazzProject.com/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0h_OWkhLcNb8MBUORIVU6K5M1pLnnlI
Sound Cloud Stephen Anderson Trio: https://soundcloud.com/stephenandersontrio
Sound Cloud Dominican Jazz Project: https://soundcloud.com/dominicanjazzproject

(New works composed since July 1, 2005)

(2022) What Now?, False Pretense, and Please Only Tell Me Good News, for the 360ᵒ Jazz Initiative, Please Only Tell Me Good News with Special Guests, Rachel Therrien, Roland Barber, and Michael Shekwoaga Ode, CD release (Summit Records, July 2022).
LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/360jazzinitiative
(2020-21) Fuera de la Oscuridad, Ritmos de Baní, Sin Palabras, Pero Aún no es el Fin, Un Cambio de Ritmo – five compositions that fuse Caribbean folkloric rhythms with jazz harmonies for forthcoming Dominican Jazz Project, Desde Lejos, CD release (Summit Records, release date August 2021).
LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/dominicanjazzproject/sets/desde-lejos-cd-2021
(2019-20) …a year like no other, commissioned by Duo Sureño for mezzo soprano, guitar, with guest soprano saxophonist for the forthcoming world premiere at the Cameron Art Museum Pro Musica series.
(2018) Drones, a solo piano piece originally composed for Dr. Clara Yang for a forthcoming CD release and concert premieres has since been recorded and published by Jeffry Jacob on Contemporary Eclectic Music for the Piano, Volume 18 (New Ariel Recordings. Released, June 2021).
LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFeDRvD3tZo
(2018) Perfect in Christ, a sacred choral work for SATB choir and strings. Video recorded (March 19, 2019) and performed (April 12, 2019) by UNC Chamber Singers, Susan Klebanow, Conductor. LISTEN/WATCH: https://youtu.be/JAffPMMMgDE
(2018) The Holy City, New Jerusalem, a sacred choral work for SATB choir and strings. Video recorded (March 19, 2019) and performed (April 12, 2019) by UNC Chamber Singers, Susan Klebanow, Conductor. LISTEN/WATCH: https://youtu.be/xjhYza3R2ak
(2017) Concerto for Puerto Rico. A 22 minute single-movement work that features Juan Álamo as percussion soloist with symphony orchestra. Premiered by the Orquesta Filarmónica de Cali, Maestro Germán Gutiérrez, Conductor, and Dr. Juan Álamo, percussion soloist at the Festival Internacional de Percusión, Tamborimba, June 28, 2019 in Cali, Colombia. LISTEN/WATCH: https://youtu.be/1DWAmnpk8OQ
(2015) The Dominican Jazz Project – Te Toca a Ti, Zona Colonial, Reflexiones de la Mangulina, Por la Causa, and Salida for CD release (Summit Records, March 2016).
(2014) 360ᵒ Jazz Initiative (UNC Faculty Jazz), Distracted Society CD – Distracted Society, 60 Seconds, No Answer, Theme for Man, Burn, and Fish Wars (Summit Records, June 2015).
(2013-14) Isaiah, a seven movement, 49 minute oratorio for SATB choir, string orchestra, and piano – Carolina Choir, Susan Klebanow, Director, Jeanne Fischer, soloist, and Anderson, composer and pianist. Premiered November 21, 2013, HHA. Recorded November 23, 2013 in Memorial Hall.
(2012) Edge, for wind ensemble and electronic media, commissioned by Evan Feldman, Conductor, for the University of North Carolina Wind Ensemble. Premiere at UNC (February 21, 2012) and at the College Band Directors National Association Conference/Southern Division at Kennesaw, Georgia, February 25, 2012.
(2012) Stephen Anderson Trio, with Guest (tenor sax) Joel Frahm CD recording (June 2012): Pig Pickin’, I Didn’t Mean That, Nu Millennium, Tolerance, Jury Duty, and Believe.
(2011) Euphētcha, a euphonium feature with wind symphony – commissioned by Jason Ham, euphonium, for the ITEA Northeastern Regional Tuba & Euphonium Conference, May 13, 2011, New Jersey, and the Montclair State University Wind Symphony, Thomas McCauley, conductor.
(2010) Time Passing – new work for big band, for the West Point Jazz Knights Composers Forum Competition (The Falcon, Marlboro, NY – January 12-13, 2011).
(2010) Waiting – new work for big band. Premiered by Anderson and the West Point Jazz Knights at the WPJK Composers Forum (the Falcon, Marlboro, NY – January 12-13, 2011).
(2010) Three Vernacular “Songs” for Violin and Cello – commissioned by Duo XXI, Anna Cromwell, Mira Frisch for 2010-11 tour and forthcoming Albany Records CD release.
(2010) Dysfunctional, a concerto for piano and orchestra (commissioned by the Barlow Endowment for pianist Steven Harlos [staff pianist, Dallas Symphony] and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Tonu Kalam, Conductor). Premiered April 13, 2010 at Memorial Hall.
(2010) War Peace, a collaborative multi-media work for flute, violin, cello, piano, percussion, Max/MSP, and video (David Tinapple, videographer, Arizona State University). Funding provided by the Institute of Arts and Humanities. Premiered at the UNC CHAT Festival (university-wide digital arts festival) February 16, 2010, Memorial Hall.
(2009) Quest, for violin and cello. Commissioned by Duo XXI, Anna Cromwell (Eastern Illinois University) and Mira Frisch (UNC-Charlotte) for a forthcoming Albany Records CD release (contracts signed). Premiered at Winthrop University September 26, 2009 and performed on fall 2009 tour at Northern Illinois University, Eastern Illinois University, Coe College, UNC-Chapel Hill, and the McColl Arts Center (Charlotte, NC).
(2008-09) Left In a Red State, Count Your Facts, Waiting, Sullivan’s, Serenity, December 2008, Nation Degeneration – compositions for the Stephen Anderson Trio, Nation Degeneration CD (Summit Records, April 2010).
(2008) Focal Point, for flute and piano. Commissioned by Brooks de Wetter-Smith, Distinguished Professor of Flute (UNC). Premiered at UNC (November 2008) and subsequently performed on the NC-State University Arts NOW Series (January 28, 2009).
(2007, 2005) Concerto for Solo Percussion and Concert Band (commissioned by the Barlow Endowment for the United States Military Academy Band, West Point, New York Colonel Thomas Rotondi Jr., Commander/Conductor, Staff Sergeant Rone Sparrow, percussion). Originally premiered April 13, 2005, Eisenhower Hall, West Point, NY. Subsequently, a new third movement was composed and was premiered by the UNC Wind Ensemble, Michael Votta, conductor, Staff Sergeant, Rone Sparrow, percussion soloist, October 8, 2007, Memorial Hall. Full score and piano reduction published by C-Alan Publications.
(2006) Greensleeves, arrangement for big band. Commissioned by the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra. Recorded by Brigham Young University’s “Synthesis” on their High Road CD, Tantara Records (May 2009). Synthesis toured England and Scotland performing Greensleeves (July 2008).
(2006) “Stella by Starlight,” an arrangement commissioned by Lynn Seaton for Seaton and the Dallas Chamber Orchestra. Premiered by Lynn Seaton and Dallas Chamber Orchestra, Ronald Neil, Director, Dallas, Texas (February 12, 2006).
(2006) Lips Co., for percussion ensemble. Performed by the UNC-Charlotte Percussion Ensemble; Rick Dior, director (December 5, 2006) and the North Carolina Central University Percussion Ensemble; Thomas Taylor, director (November 2, 2006).
(2006) Mobiles, T’so Political,‘em and ‘ems, Understated, Forget Not – compositions for the Stephen Anderson Trio, Forget Not CD, (Summit Records 2008).

CLASSICAL

Jeffrey Jacobs, Contemporary Eclectic Music for the Piano, Vol. 18

Stephen Anderson, composer of Drones
LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFeDRvD3tZo

Spotify

Duo XXI – “Metal Cicadas, Duo XXI”

Anna Cromwell – violin
Mira Frisch – cello
Albany Records – itunes

Isaiah, an oratorio for SATB choir, string orchestra, and piano

Commissioned by Mormon Artists Group for the UNC Carolina Choir, Susan Klebanow, Director, and Jeanne Fischer, soprano soloist.
Available in CD and DVD at Amazon.com

Duo XXI – “Quest New Music For Violin and Cello”

Anna Cromwell – violin
Mira Frisch – cello
Albany Records – Amazon

“…the most innovative work on the CD, and is really quite striking in its originality”
—critic David Deboor Canfield (Issue 34:5 May/June 2011)

JAZZ SMALL GROUP

360ᵒ Jazz Initiative, Please Only Tell Me Good News, Stephen Anderson, Director, Featuring Special Guests Rachel Therrien, Roland Barber, and Michael Shekwoaga Ode. UNC Jazz Studies faculty and students with guest artists.

LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/360jazzinitiative/sets/please-only-tell-me-good-news?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

VIDEO DOCUMENTARY: https://youtu.be/C-oCvW8o_aU?si=9ciqnpY8rL6etqjo

Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon

The Dominican Jazz Project, Desde Lejos
Recorded remotely during the 2020-21 pandemic with musicians living in the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and North and South Carolina. The longtime bassist for the DJP, Jeffry Eckels, passed away unexpectedly July 3, 2020 right as the band was preparing to record. Amazon
LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/dominicanjazzproject/sets/desde-lejos-cd-2021
VIDEO DOCUMENTARY: https://youtu.be/Nf3OlXhmcE4

Jason Foureman and Stephen Anderson, Duo

Jason Foureman, bass
Stephen Anderson, piano
Summit Records 2020 – Amazon, itunes
Listen
Review in Jazz Weekly

The Dominican Jazz Project
Representing Summit Records on the ballots for the 17th Annual Latin Grammy® Awards in the categories of “Best New Artist” and “Best Jazz CD” and for the 59th Annual Grammy® Awards in the category of Best Latin Jazz Recording.
Summit Records 2016 – Amazon, itunes

“Full of creative energy and the joy of musical discovery.”
—Mark Sullivan, All About Jazz
LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/dominicanjazzproject/sets/dominican-jazz-project-summit

The Stephen Anderson Trio, with Special Guest, Joel Frahm – Believe
Joel Frahm – tenor sax
Stephen Anderson – piano
Jeffry Eckels – bass
Ross Pederson – drums
Summit Records 2013 – Amazon, itunes
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BLjUZTU_a1I

“Critically acclaimed, generously reviewed composer and pianist, Stephen Anderson, revs it up to the maximum on this very special outing for his trio – plus the addition of Joel Frahm – making a premium quartet. Explosive program of really satisfying jazz tunes…very enjoyable.” Represented Summit Records at the 56^th annual Grammy® Awards.

The Stephen Anderson Trio – Nation Degeneration

Stephen Anderson – piano
Jeffry Eckels – bass
Ross Pederson – drums
Andrew Van Tassel – alto sax
Summit Records 2010 – Amazon, itunes
LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/stephenandersontrio/waiting

4½ stars (out of 5) “Highly recommended.” Ken Dryden, All Music Guide. Represented Summit Records at the 53rd Grammy® Awards in the category of “Best Jazz Instrumental Album”

The Stephen Anderson Trio – Forget Not

Stephen Anderson – piano
Jeffry Eckels – bass
Joel Fountain – drums
Summit Records 2008 – Amazon, itunes
LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/stephenandersontrio/forget-not

Nominated best jazz “Debut CD” (3rd Annual Village Voice Jazz Critics Poll 2008)

360ᵒ Jazz Initiative, Distracted Society
Jim Ketch – trumpet
John Parker – trumpet
Dave Finucane – tenor saxophone
Scott Sawyer – guitar
Stephen Anderson – piano
Jason Foureman – bass
Dan Davis – drums
Juan Alamo – percussion
Summit Records 2015 – itunes

LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/stephenandersontrio/fish-wars

The Lynn Seaton Trio – Puttin’ on the Ritz

Lynn Seaton – bass
Stephen Anderson – piano
Joel Fountain – drums
Nagel Heyer Records 2005 – Amazon, itunes

The Lynn Seaton Trio – Ballads 2006 (compilation CD)

Lynn Seaton – bass
Stephen Anderson – piano
Joel Fountain – drums
Nagel Heyer Records 2006 – Barnes and Noble, itunes

Jim Ketch Quintet – A Distant View

Jim Ketch – trumpet
Dave Finucane – tenor sax
Stephen Anderson – piano
Jeffry Eckels – bass
Ross Pederson – drums
Summit Records 2012 – itunes

Jim Ketch Quintet – Next Set
Jim Ketch – trumpet
Wally West – tenor sax
Stephen Anderson – piano
Steve Haines – bass
Thomas Taylor – drums
Summit Records 2009 – Amazon

JAZZ BIG BAND

University of North Texas One O’clock Lab Band
Lab 2003, recorded “Rhyth Migot”
(Anderson, composer)

University of North Texas One O’clock Lab Band
Lab 2001, (Anderson, piano)

University of North Texas Two O’clock Lab Band
(Anderson, piano, and composer of “Time of the End”)

Brigham Young University, Synthesis
Featuring “Waiting”
(Anderson, composer)

Brigham Young University, Synthesis
Featuring “Rhyth Migot” and “Greensleeves”
(Anderson, composer)

Western Illinois University
Jazz Studio Orchestra
On the Horizon, recorded “Rhyth Migot”
(Anderson, composer)

VIDEOS

A Love for Latin Rhythm from UNC Research on Vimeo.

360ᵒ Jazz Initiative, Please Only Tell Me Good News, with special guests Rachel Therrien, Roland Barber, and Michael Shekwoaga Ode, CD. Stephen Anderson, Director, composer, and pianist. The recording features compositions and performances by UNC Jazz Studies faculty and five UNC students (Ramunė Marcinkevičiūtė, Emma Gonzalez, Alex Upton, Christopher Law, and Nick Sengstaken) together with guest artists. Anderson composed three new pieces for the recording—What Now?, False Pretense, and Please Only Tell Me Good News. Recorded February 21-23 at Sonark Media, Hillsborough, NC. (Summit Records, July 2022). VIDEO: https://youtu.be/C-oCvW8o_aU?si=9ciqnpY8rL6etqjo
Dominican Jazz Project, Desde Lejos. Stephen Anderson, Director, composer, and pianist. The recording includes internationally celebrated musicians from the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Anderson composed five new compositions for the recording—Fuera de la Oscuridad, Ritmos de Baní, Sin Palabras, Pero Aún no es el Fin, Un Cambio de Ritmo. Recorded, mixed, and mastered remotely between April 2020 and May 2021. (Summit Records. Released July 16, 2021). https://soundcloud.com/dominicanjazzproject/sets/desde-lejos-cd-2021
Jeffry Jacob, Contemporary Eclectic Music for the Piano, Volume 18. Stephen Anderson, composer of Drones (New Ariel Recordings. Released, June 2021). https://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Eclectic-Music-Piano-Vol/dp/B0949TPCZG
Jason Foureman, Stephen Anderson, Duo. CD released by Summit Records June 12, 2020). Listen.
Chris Stamey, New Songs for the 20^th Century, Stephen Anderson, piano. An eclectic recording that includes tracks with Branford Marsalis and Nnenna Freelon with various artists. (Omnivore Records, June 2019).
Marimjazzia. A collaborative recording with colleague, Juan Álamo, band leader, percussion, and composer. Stephen Anderson, piano. (Recorded at Rolo’s Studio, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico November 18-19, 2016|Published March 2019, Summit Records). Remained seven weeks in the top 50 on the Jazz Week radio charts.
The Dominican Jazz Project – Anderson: project leader, composer/pianists. A collaborative recording with artists from the Dominican Republic (Summit Records, March 2016).
360ᵒ Jazz Initiative, Distracted Society (UNC Faculty Jazz) CD – Anderson: composer/pianist. The project includes members of the UNC Jazz Studies Faculty—Jim Ketch, Dave Finucane, Juan Álamo, Scott Sawyer, Jason Foureman, and Dan Davis (Summit Records, June 2015).
Duo XXI, Metal Cicadas – Anna Cromwell (violin) and Mira Frisch (cello) recorded Anderson’s, Three Vernacular Songs for Violin and Cello (Albany Records, fall 2014).
Isaiah, a seven movement, 49 minute oratorio for SATB choir, string orchestra, and piano – Carolina Choir, Susan Klebanow, Director, Jeanne Fischer, soloist, and Anderson, composer and pianist (released by Mormon Artists Group, March 2014). The publication includes a CD, DVD, mp3files, full orchestral score 11×17 , choral score 8.5×11, and book, Writing Isaiah, A Composer’s Journal. Mormon Artists Group (March 2013).
Stephen Anderson Trio, Believe, with Special Guest, Joel Frahm – (Anderson, piano and composer) Summit Records (released March 12, 2012).
Jim Ketch Quintet, A Distant View – Anderson, piano, Summit Records (January 2012). Reviews in All About Jazz, News Observer, Durham Herald Sun, and the Oregon Jazz Society.
The Brigham Young University jazz band, “Synthesis,” Flying High CD – includes big band scores, Waiting. Tantara Records (2012).
Duo XXI, Quest: New Music for Violin and Cello CD – includes recent piece composed for the duo, Quest (the title track). Albany Records (released December 2010).
The Stephen Anderson Trio, Nation Degeneration CD – Anderson, pianist and composer, Summit Records (released April 2010). An international publication also featuring two UNC undergraduate music students: Andrew Van Tassel (alto saxophone), and Alex Van Gils (composer of “Polyethylene”). Jeffry Eckels, bass; Ross Pederson, drums.
Concerto for Solo Percussion and Concert Band – full score and piano reduction, C. Alan Publications. Released at PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International Conference) November 2009.
Jim Ketch Quintet, The Next Set CD – Anderson, piano, Summit Records (June 2009). Reviews in Jazz Times, Jazz Review.com, and the All Music Guide (4 out of stars).
The Brigham Young University jazz band, “Synthesis,” High Road CD – includes big band scores, Rhyth Migot and Greensleeves. Tantara Records (May 2009).
The Stephen Anderson Trio, Forget Not CD – Anderson, pianist and composer, Summit Records (released April 2010). Jeffry Eckels, bass; Joel Fountain, drums. Received 4½ stars (out of 5) from the All Music Guide, nominated best jazz “Debut CD” (3rd Annual Village Voice Jazz Critics Poll 2008), national and international airplay, reviews in Jazz Times and All About Jazz.
Refulgence, for euphonium and piano – score published by Cimarron Music (March 2008).
Ballads 2006 (compilation CD) – features Anderson as pianist and arranger of “Londonderry Aire,” Lynn Seaton Trio, Nagel Heyer Records (2006).
“Three Elements of Bebop” – article published in Piano Today Magazine (Fall 2006) [non-refereed].
Rhyth Migot – big band score, UNC Jazz Press (Northern Colorado) (Spring 2006).
Time of the End – big band score, UNC Jazz Press (Spring 2006).
“Three Elements of Bebop” – feature article in IAJE NC Winter 2006 Newsletter [non-refereed].
Lynn Seaton Trio, Puttin’ On the Ritz CD – Nagel Heyer Records (November 2005). Lynn Seaton, bass; Stephen Anderson, piano; Joel Fountain, drums. Reviews in Downbeat Magazine and All About Jazz.