Delbert Anderson, a Diné jazz trumpet artist, composer, and educator, stands at the forefront of a vibrant Native American jazz scene. His work, deeply rooted in his Diné heritage, seamlessly integrates Navajo "spinning songs" of love, healing, and courtship with jazz and funk, thus marking him as a community-minded Indigenous individualist. Through the Delbert Anderson Quartet, Anderson revives the improvised sounds of the Diné circle, blending them with jazz, funk, and hip-hop. His compositions are inspired by Navajo Nation landscapes, historical events, and the desire to preserve and educate about Diné history.

Anderson's notable projects include "The Long Walk: 1,674 Days," a poignant composition reflecting on a critical period in Navajo history, and "Sounds In Place" which connects New Mexico's land and history through music. “Cherry Pepper” is inspired by two Indigenous Jazz Musicians, Don Cherry & Jim Pepper. Anderson honors their legacy by composing originals based on the hidden collaborations of Cherry & Pepper.

His commitment to community and education is evident through his "Build A Band" educational program, which teaches jazz improvisation to young students through a Diné and family curriculum, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives aimed at evoking change for the well-being of all humans. Anderson is the founder of the Farmington Jazz Festival which highlights and headlines Indigenous cultures through jazz. 

Anderson's achievements have garnered recognition, including multiple awards from Chamber Music America, First Peoples Fund and South Arts. His contributions to music and culture have been featured in prominent outlets like The New York Times, JazzTimes, NPR and much more.