Wendell Anderson & Friends is a collaboration of superb musical talent performing jazz, R&B, disco, soul, blues, country and more. Their sound is magical, soulful, entertaining and memorable. Wendell Anderson & Friends perform coast to coast at corporate and private events, casinos, festivals, senior living facilities and other venues.
Wendell’s opening act is his role as the lead singer with the world famous The Hues Corporation since 1989. Their biggest hit single, “Rock the Boat” is still one of the most played singles from the 70’s. In 2021 The Hues Corporation released its new song, “Rock the Boat 4Love”, a collaboration with Master Gee of The Sugarhill Gang and Julian Johnson.
As a singer/songwriter Wendell has folders and folders of songs to be released. Wendell is co-writer on the 2021 release “Back to the Stars” sung by Susan P. Ben. Wendell and Kim Nicholas along with an amazing group of musicians from Kingston, NY released the following songs, “America, There’s Only 1”, “Without You”, and “This Christmas Song’s for You”. They are available on most music platforms.
Wendell began singing in church. He would sing throughout his high school years. Wendell served in the U.S. Air Force from 1977 – 1985. In 1979 he competed at the Base level competition for Tops In Blue (TIB). He would go on to be The Wiz in the 1979 TIB tour. After leaving the Air Force, he would go on to perform in the Catskills as the opening act for Jackie Mason and other national acts. Wendell reprised the role of “Daddy Brubaker” Leader of the “Rhythm of Life Church” in an Off-Broadway adaptation of “Sweet Charity”, Kingston NY. He worked on the stage crew and continued to act with small parts in several sitcoms, ‘A Different World’, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” and ‘Martin.’ Wendell received his first television song writing credits for performing live on camera with Robert Guillaume on “Pacific Station.”
Wendell Anderson & Friends look forward to new opportunities to entertain you at your special events. Visit www.nattyrecords.com to learn more. To book Wendell Anderson & Friends call or email Sarah at 513-800-3186 or nattyrecords60@gmail.com.
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Jazz at the Square - Fountain Square, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Wendell Anderson & Friends will perform from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The show is free
Jazz Benefit Brunch for The Community Resource Fund at The Dillard Center
https://dillardcenter.com
791 East McMillan Street
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Tickets and More Information
https://www.memorialhallotr.com/
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Let Me Take You There98 playsWendell E Anderson Sr, Words and Music by Michael B...https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/125654/1512699398.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/125654/1512699398.mp3Let Me Take You There
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Bengals Bop3 playsWendell Anderson & Friends with Jinnerva Sheleryhttps://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/146756/Bengals_Bop_FINAL.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/146756/Bengals_Bop_FINAL.mp3Bengals Bop
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America, There's Only 169 playsWendell E Anderson Sr & Kim Nicholashttps://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/125342/1511944133.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/125342/1511944133.mp3America, There's Only 1
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I'll Be Your Man109 playsWendell E Anderson Srhttps://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/125341/1511943968.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/125341/1511943968.mp3I'll Be Your Man
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"Back to the Stars"11 playsSusan P. Ben Buyhttps://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/144561/Back_To_the_Stars.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/144561/Back_To_the_Stars.mp3"Back to the Stars"
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Without You71 playsWendell E Anderson Sr & Kim Nicholashttps://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/125534/1512467747.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/125534/1512467747.mp3Without You
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Rock Out 2Nite44 playsWendell E. Anderson, Sr. & Kim Nicholas; Judith Col...https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/128871/1521480986.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/128871/1521480986.mp3Rock Out 2Nite
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It's Probably MeWendell Anderson & Friends cover of one of Sting's great songs that was covered by Gregory Porter. What an honor to perform this song on Cincinnati's Fountain Square with such amazing musicians, Hayden Floro on drums, Mason Daugherty on bass, Andrew Walits on guitar, and Brian Cashwell on keyboard. Thank you 3CDC and sponsors for this inaugural Jazz on the Square series. -
Bee Gees MedleyThe medley was performed as a part of the Air Force Entertainment Tops in Blue (TIB) 1979 world wide tour. A most loved group by the world, this was our attempt to pay homage to them. We hope we made them proud. -
Wendell Anderson Performs "Teach Me Tonight" by Gene de Paul andWendell Anderson, lead singer of The Hues Corporation, performs "Teach Me Tonight" by Sammy Cahn and Gene de Paul in LA at the birthday celebration of Wally Holmes, The Hues Corporation Manager. He is accompanied by world renowned musicians, Yve Evans on piano, Donald Dean on drums, and Clarence Robinson on bass. -
Robert Guillaume performs on "Pacific Station" with The 5th Prec"The 5th Precinct" including Cincinnati natives Kevin McDowell, Wendell Anderson and Rusty Colemon along with Kevin Guillaume and Solomon Henderson performs as a street corner doo wop in a Hollywood sit-com. On the way from the pizza parlor late one evening, Robert comes across a street corner singing group whaling away. He asks them if they know the song, "Don't get around much anymore" which was one of his all time favorites. The group agrees to back up Robert singing the song which made him overjoyed.Taped at Disney Studios in 1991 and first aired in 1992. -
Groovy PeopleWendell Anderson & Friends perform Lou Rawls' "Groovy People" at Artsville. Shawn Wells on drums, Jonathan "Jskillz" Cunningham on keyboards, Cameron Brown on bass and Gideon "Guitar" Watson on guitar. -
Wendell Anderson Performs "Unforgettable" by Nat King ColeWendell Anderson, lead singer with The Hues Corporation, performs "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole in LA at the birthday celebration of Wally Holmes, The Hues Corporation Manager. He is accompanied by world renowned musicians, Yve Evans on piano, Donald Dean on drums, and Clarence Robinson on bass. -
"America, There's Only 1"Original song composed and recorded by Wendell E. Anderson, Sr. and Kim Nicholas. -
Fly Me to the MoonWendell Anderson & Friends covers this amazing song. It is one of the great standards. Shawn Wells on drums, Jonathan "Jskillz" Cunningham on keyboards, Cameron Brown on Bass, and Gideon "Guitar" Watson on guitar. -
"Guess Who I Saw Today" cover by Wendell Anderson & FriendsWendell Anderson & Friends performs a cover of Nancy Wilson's "Guess Who I Saw Today" sung by Jinnerva Shelery accompanied by Erwin Stuckey on keys, William Brock on guitar, Harold Fisher on bass, and Phillip Tipton on drums. Dr. Charles Dillard's Community Resource Fundraiser Jazz Brunch Benefit at the Dillard Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. September 30, 2023.
