Anderson is a skilled ragtime and jazz pianist hailing from Homewood, IL. He is a 16-year-old rising junior at Homewood Flossmoor High School, a south suburb of Chicago, IL. He has performed alongside many renowned musicians including Grammy-Award-Winning artists including: alto saxophonist Christopher McBride, tenor saxophonist Chip McNeill, tenor saxophonist Mickey Smith Jr, as well as ragtime stars Brian Holland, Paul Orsi, Dan Levinson, Andy Schumm, and the Chicago Cellar Boys. He has also performed in many major venues and events including the 50th anniversary of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and Festival in 2024, The Illinois Association of School Boards Convention in 2024, Flossmoor’s Centennial Celebration in 2024, The Illinois Music Educators’ Conference in 2025, The Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival 2025, Chicago’s Honky Tonk BBQ, and the University of Illinois’ Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. He is currently the pianist for Homewood Flossmoor High School’s varsity Viking Jazz Band and other featured groups.
Listen to Anderson Pries: