Tony Grey
| Tony Grey | |
|---|---|
 Bassist, composer and educator Tony Grey | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Antony Philip Grey |
| Born |
March 25, 1975 Newcastle, England |
| Genres | Jazz fusion, jazz, instrumental rock, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Electric bass guitar, acoustic bass |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Abstract Logix, ObliqSound |
| Associated acts |
Hiromi John McLaughlin |
| Website |
www |
| Notable instruments | |
| Fodera Tony Grey Model Bass | |
Tony Grey (born March 25, 1975 in Newcastle, England) is an English bass player,[1][2] composer, producer and music educator who is best known for being a long-time member of pianist Hiromi's trio. Grey has recorded several times with Hiromi and also with Fabrizio Sotti, Kelly Buchanon, Karyshma, and John McLaughlin.[3]He has also released several albums as leader. Grey is the nephew of jazz guitarist John McLaughlin.[1] He uses a Tony Grey Monarch model bass.[4]
Awards
- Outstanding Performer Award, Berklee College of Music, 2001
- Outstanding Contribution to Jazz, IAJE, 2004
- Jazz Album of the Year, Unknown Angels, Independent Music Awards, 2011[5]
Discography
Solo
With John McLaughlin
- Industrial Zen (2006)
- Essential John McLaughlin (2007)
With Hiromi
- Brain (2004)
- Spiral (2006)
- Time Control (2007)
- Beyond Standard (2008)
With Oli Rockberger
- Hush Now (2005)
With Kelly Buchanon
- The Match (2002)
Books
- Tony Grey 6 String Bass Method
- Tony Grey Jazz Bass Method
Video
- Hiromi Trio
- Hiromi Sonic Bloom
References
- 1 2 Johnson, Brent-Anthony (1 August 2009). "Tony Grey by Brent-Anthony Johnson : Keep an Eye On". Bass Musician. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ↑ Jisi, Chris (3 December 2013). "CD Review: Tony Grey "Elevation"". BassPlayer.com. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ↑ "AllMusic- Tony Grey". All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ↑ "Tony Grey: Stepping Out of the Shadows". Retrieved 2015-04-03.
- ↑ Independent Music Awards http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima/artist/tony-grey/
- ↑ "Tony Grey Unknown Angels" By Bill Milkowski. Jazz Times.
- ↑ "Tony Grey – Elevation (2013)". Something Else, October 10, 2013 by S. Victor Aaron
External links
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