Jon Anderson to Play South America; Returns to Long-Form Pieces

Music legend and original Yes vocalist Jon Anderson will be playing a series of select solo concert dates this December in South America. Anderson, who has one of the most recognizable voices in music, and is best known for his work with Yes, Vangelis and Kitaro, as well as his innovative solo efforts, recently completed a successful tour of the east coast in the US with fellow Yes member Rick Wakeman. Jon's South American solo tour promises to deliver an exciting mixture of material from his prolific solo career, collaborations with Vangelis and classic Yes songs, along with new compositions from his new CD Survival & Other Stories.

Jon recently released an epic musical work entitled Open. A return to the long-form composition that Jon Anderson is best known for, (Close To The Edge, Gates of Delirium, Revealing and Awaken), Open is a 21-minute exhilarating musical journey; a pioneering effort that weaves intricate melodic and harmonic themes within a classical music framework whilst showcasing Anderson's iconic vocals and timeless melodies throughout. In many ways  Open is a return to Jon Anderson's musical roots, as Yes music continually flows through his veins, making it only natural to revisit now and again. Coupled with wonderful orchestration by his neighbor and good friend Stefan Podell, messages of peace, love, light and freedom are further explored within  Open, making listening an uplifting and joyous experience!

"'Forever taken to that place of understanding,' are the first lyrics of  Open, as though I am always remembering my true musical journey. To create this work, I sat with my 19th Century guitar and strummed ideas last spring 2010. Songs just poured out of me that week, and before I knew it I had created a long form musical idea, and with the help of Stefan Podell's powerful orchestration, we put together what is now Open.

"It has 4 movements all intertwined, and seems to have a life of its own. For those who love this kind of music, I feel so happy to present it as one of many I hope to create over the coming years. My love 'Janee' has helped in production with her unique musical observations and her angel voice. I am so happy and thankful... Many Blessings." Jon Anderson - October 2011

 Dates for the South American tour

• 12/03 - Florianopolis, SC, Brasil - Floripa Music Hall 
• 12/07 - Providencia, Santiago, Chile - Teatro Oriente 
• 12/09 - Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil - Teatro Bourbon Country 
• 12/10 - Goiania, GO, Brasil - Bolshoi Pub 
• 12/13 - Sao Paulo, SP, Brasil - Citibank Hall