Episode 9, Jay Anderson

<p>Matt and Brad sit down for an in-depth conversation with renowned bassist/composer Jay Anderson. Jay has been featured on over 400 recordings (20 of which have been Grammy nominated) including collaborations with Frank Zappa, Celine Dion, and David Bowie. Jay has even made several albums with Matt Finck (the Mink of this podcast) which is what you're hearing at the beginning of the interview. We had a blast talking about his career, countless world tours, and the many friendships he's cultivated over the years. We sincerely hope you enjoy our discussion with Jay, we sure did!</p> <p>Bassist/composer Jay Anderson is among the most versatile and respected jazz artists performing today. He has performed/recorded with a wide range of jazz artists including Woody Herman, Carmen McRae, Michael Brecker, Paul Bley, Bob Mintzer, John Abercrombie, Dave Liebman, Joe Sample, Maria Schneider, Stanley Cowell, John Scofield, Lee Konitz, Vic Juris, Red Rodney, Ira Sullivan, Mike Stern, Anat Cohen, Toots Thielemans, Kenny Wheeler, Jay Clayton and non-jazz artists like Oswaldo Golijov, Dawn Upshaw, The Australian Chamber Orchestra, Robert Spano (Atlanta Symphony), Michael Franks, David Bowie, Frank Zappa, Tom Waits, Terre Roche, Chaka Khan, Michel Legrand, Allen Ginsberg, and Celine Dion. He has been featured on over 400 recordings, seven of which have received the Grammy Award. His original recordings  “NEXT EXIT” (DMP),  “LOCAL COLOR” (DMP), and "DEEPSCAPE" (Steeplechase) have received critical acclaim both in the U.S. and abroad. Jay has conducted clinics around the world and is a Professor of Jazz Bass Studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City and New Jersey City University. </p>