John Anderson (January 31, 1921 – August 18, 1974) was an American jazz trumpeter known for his work in the swing genre. He studied the alto horn and tuba, performing with prominent musicians and big bands, including Benny Carter and Count Basie. In addition to his own band in Los Angeles, he contributed to numerous recordings in jazz and rhythm and blues throughout the 1950s and 60s, collaborating with artists like Anita O'Day and Rick Nelson. His only album as a leader was 'Time Will Tell', released in 1966.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Anderson belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Birmingham
Place of Death: Birmingham
Educated At: Los Angeles Conservatory of Music | Westlake College of Music
Occupation: jazz musician | trumpeter
Employers: Tiny Bradshaw | US Navy Band | Benny Carter | Stan Kenton | Pérez Prado | Earl Bostic | Count Basie Band
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 31, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 31, 2026 |
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| Sun | 11 Aquarius 21 | 11 Aquarius 52 | 25 Taurus 18 |
| Moon | 21 Scorpio 45 | 26 Cancer 24 | 22 Virgo 45 |
| Mercury | 21 Aquarius 54 | 19 Aquarius 2 | 2 Gemini 51 |
| Venus | 27 Pisces 51 | 17 Aquarius 52 | 24 Aries 0 |
| Mars | 20 Pisces 26 | 6 Aquarius 32 | 7 Gemini 26 |
| Jupiter | 17 Virgo 24 | 17 Cancer 24 | 8 Virgo 51 |
| Saturn | 24 Virgo 52 | 28 Pisces 31 | 18 Virgo 42 |
| Uranus | 4 Pisces 15 | 27 Taurus 28 | 9 Pisces 17 |
| Neptune | 12 Leo 23 | 0 Aries 7 | 11 Leo 7 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 13 | 3 Aquarius 41 | 7 Cancer 22 |
| Rahu | 1 Scorpio 22 | 10 Pisces 32 | 25 Libra 48 |
| Ketu | 1 Taurus 22 | 10 Virgo 32 | 25 Aries 48 |
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