Tony Grey
Tony Grey | |
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| Bassist, Composer, Author & Educator. Bassist, Composer, Author & Educator. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Antony Philip Grey March 25, 1975 |
| Genres | Jazz fusion, jazz, instrumental rock, R&B |
| Occupations | Musician, Author and Educator |
| Instruments | Electric bass guitar, acoustic bass |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Abstract Logix, ObliqSound |
| Website | www |
Tony Grey (born March 25, 1975, in Newcastle, England) is an English bass player,[1][2] composer, producer, author[3] and music educator. Grey studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Grey ihas been a long-time member of pianist Hiromi's trio. Grey has also performed and recorded with John McLaughlin,[4]
In 2004, Tony performed at New York's Lincoln Centre with David Nichtern’s band ‘Drala’ for the Dalai Lama.
Grey is the nephew of jazz guitarist John McLaughlin[1] and carries endorsements with Fodera, Aguilar, DR Strings, Yamaha, Earthquaker Devices, TC Electronic, Keith McMillan, G&H Plugs, CME Keyboards and GruvGear. His 4-string and 6-string Signature Monarch basses[5] were designed and made by Fodera, a Brooklyn-based handcrafted guitar company.
Grey developed the Tony Grey Bass Academy, an online educational platform for students interested in a structured and comprehensive music education. The Academy was initially intended to be a companion for his instructional book, Tony Grey Bass Academy, before growing in scope.
Awards
[edit | edit source]- 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[6]
Discography
[edit | edit source]Solo
- Moving (2004)
- Chasing Shadows (2008)
- Unknown Angels (2010)[7]
- Elevation (2013)[8]
- Galactic Duo (2017)
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
[edit | edit source]- Tony Grey 6 String Bass Method, Yamaha
- Tony Grey Bass Academy Instructional Book, Hal Leonard
- Vertical Fingering Patterns: 4-5-6 String Bass
Video
[edit | edit source]- Hiromi Trio
- Hiromi Sonic Bloom
- Tomoyasu Hotei
References
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- ^ "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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