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 has been a long-time member of pianist Hiromi's trio. Grey has also performed and recorded with John McLaughlin,[4]
Tony Grey | |
|---|---|
 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 |
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- 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
editSolo
- 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- 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- Hiromi Trio
- Hiromi Sonic Bloom
- Tomoyasu Hotei
References
edit- 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.
- ↑ "Tony Grey Bass Academy, Music Sales America - Hal Leonard Online". www.halleonard.com. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ↑ "AllMusic- Tony Grey". All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ↑ "Tony Grey Signature Monarch". Fodera. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ↑ "Tony Grey". Independentmusicawards.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ↑ "Tony Grey Unknown Angels" By Bill Milkowski. Jazz Times.
- ↑ "Tony Grey – Elevation (2013)". Something Else, October 10, 2013 by S. Victor Aaron