Bill Anschell

Bill Anschell
Bill Anschell, at piano, from below
Bill Anschell, at piano, from below
Background information
OriginSeattle, Washington, US
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, musical director, band leader, arranger, writer
InstrumentPiano
Years active1982–present
LabelsSummit Records,
LoveCat Music,
Origin Records
WebsiteBillAnschell.com

Bill Anschell is a jazz pianist and composer. He has recorded seven CDs as a leader, and performed or recorded with many jazz greats. His original compositions and piano work are prominently featured on Freelon's Grammy Award-nominated recording Shaking Free (Concord Records) and her CBS recordings Heritage and Listen. His own CDs have received extensive national airplay and critical acclaim. His compositions have appeared in many films and television series, including "The West Wing," "The Wire," "Bloodline," and "NCIS: LA."