The Historic Richmond Jazz Suite is purely my musical statement about things in and around me.  The suite took two years to complete. Since all artists need a subject to work with, I chose historical people, places, and events.  These subjects have always intrigued me.  The folkloric quality of the buried train, the Devil’s Half-Acre, and Gabriel’s Rebellion (not in this musical collection) produce strong emotions and images that deserve attention.  It is my conviction that my music will always be about something. 

Steppin'

Second movement of the Historic Richmond Youth Jazz Guild. This original work was composed by Ashby Anderson and commissioned by Meet the Composer USA.

Locomotive 231

First movement of the Historic Richmond Jazz Suite.  This original work was composed by Ashby Anderson and commissioned by Meet the Composer USA.

Devil's Half Acre First Movement Historic Richmond Jazz Suite

Culture of a City

Soul of 2nd Street

Original work by Ashby Anderson, performed live at Muse Creative Workspace---Jazz Revolutions Concert Series 2011-2012

Ashby Anderson

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