Born in England, Jemuel Anderson moved at age four with his family to New York. His interest in piano began as he listened to his older brother, Hopeland, a classical pianist, play. Hopeland encouraged Jemuel's interest and gave lessons to him beginning at age seven. Part of that instruction was a study of classical works. Those years of study influenced and motivated Jemuel, and continue today as a major influence in his life. Jemuel's artistry is a reflection of the music he has heard, from that first exposure to classical music to jazz, blues, gospel, and spirituals. He has been influenced by numerous artists and is comfortable in expressing himself in both traditional and current styles in a music that speaks to audiences with widely varying cultural backgrounds.