Fred Anderson, jazz pioneer and keeper of the Velvet Lounge, had a heart attack on June 14 -- and he died today at age 81. An innovative sax man, Anderson helped found the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), the kind of free-thinking, creative music organization you just don't see much of anymore. Much of the out-of-the-box jazz this city is known for grew and prospered because of Anderson. He was active to the end, and his energy will be missed.
Chicago jazz legend Fred Anderson dead at 81
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