Bryan Anderson
Bryan is a musician, songwriter, and producer.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Bryan was drawn to the music of the bands who paracticed and performed in his neighborhood. The music of James Brown, Grover Washigton, Jr., Bob James, Earl Klugh, and the bass lines of James Jamerson, Larry Graham, Gary King, and countless others influenced his desire to become a bass player.
Bryan's first break in the music business was during high school in the mid-1970s as a roadie and soundman for the all femal group She Devil. The group was managed by one of Bryan's high school teachers, Mr. James Hughes. Bryan recalls, "I would be picked up after school every Friday, and the band would play every club, hole in the wall, and skating rink up and down I-95. The band was hot and could out play any male group out there at the time. I always looked forward to those weekends."
While a member of the Air Force Reserve during the 1980s, Bryan did not play much bass at all, only occassionally playing at his church. In 1992, when he moved to Atlanta, Georgia, Bryan picked up the bass again and began to pursue a serious career in music. Since then, he has produced six solo projects: The Time Is Now, Without the Words, Playtime, Spice, and most recently, Beaufort Avenue and Slow Your Roll. He co-produced two CDs with the Atlanta based rock group Drawing Lines, featuring Billboard songwriter award winner Rick Crane.
In addition to playing various clubs and venues, Bryan performs for national conferences and local benefits. Bryan describes his music as "groove" music with influences from many genres. No matter what kind of mood you're in, there is something for everyone.
Bryan now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is currently working on a gospel CD and an instrumental project.
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