Fred Anderson Park

Fred Anderson Park Fred Anderson Park Anderson came to Evanston, Illinois as a child during the Great Migration. He described his motto as “patience, sincerity, and consistency.”

Fred Anderson Park Concerts

Celebrating the concerts we've had since the the groundbreaking, grand opening and inaugural seasons of Fred Anderson Park in Chicago. This South Loop community park is named for tenor saxophonist and composer Fred Anderson (1929 – 2010), one of Chicago’s most acclaimed and cherished musicians, who lived and worked nearby for three decades. Inspired by the music of Cha

rlie Parker, he became an original member of the renowned Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, performing in the first AACM concert in 1965. He worked full time and was devoted to his family, while releasing more than 30
recordings, performing to capacity audiences around the world, and mentoring countless young musicians. In 1979, Anderson opened the Velvet Lounge, revered for its innovative music and diverse, loyal patronage.

Join us for the Fred Anderson Park Advisory Council Zoom Meeting Wednesday May 13th at 5:30 PM. Help bring new events to...
05/01/2026

Join us for the Fred Anderson Park Advisory Council Zoom Meeting Wednesday May 13th at 5:30 PM. Help bring new events to, and continue to care for and improve our lovely neighborhood park. Message us for the zoom link.

AACM - Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians
03/18/2026

AACM - Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians

03/02/2026
02/20/2026
The Velvet tee is available again for a limited time:
08/29/2025

The Velvet tee is available again for a limited time:

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FREELive jazz and creative music returns to Fred Anderson Park this week with the Live the Spirit Residency: Young Maste...
06/24/2025

FREE
Live jazz and creative music returns to Fred Anderson Park this week with the Live the Spirit Residency: Young Masters.

THIS TUESDAY, JUNE 24
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fred Anderson Park
1611 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60616

This is a free concert for all ages brought to you by the Live the Spirit Residency and the Chicago Park District Night Out in the Parks program.

Live the Spirt Residency presents "The Young Masters," an extraordinarily accomplished group of young talented high school and college-aged jazz musicians who have developed their skills under the mentorship of Ernest Khabeer Dawkins. They will present a concert of original music featuring their latest compositions. This evening's concert will honor the 60th Anniversary of the AACM - Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians and AACM co-founder Fred Anderson on the 15th Anniversary of his passing. Special guest artist Fredrick Jackson.

https://www.aacmchicago.org

https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/live-spirit-residency-young-masters-fred-anderson

Baba Fred, fifteen years gone from this place.
06/22/2025

Baba Fred, fifteen years gone from this place.

Live jazz Tuesday, June 24 Fred Anderson Park !!!
06/18/2025

Live jazz Tuesday, June 24 Fred Anderson Park !!!

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1611/1629 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL
60616

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 11pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 6am - 9pm
Sunday 6am - 9pm

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