Tony Grey
Tony Grey is an English bass player, composer, producer, author 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,
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 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 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
- 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
Discography
SoloMoving Chasing Shadows Unknown Angels Elevation Galactic DuoWith John McLaughlinIndustrial Zen Essential John McLaughlin
With HiromiBrain Spiral Time Control Beyond Standard
With Oli RockbergerHush Now
With Kelly Buchanon
- ''The Match''
Books
Tony Grey 6 String Bass Method, YamahaTony Grey Bass Academy Instructional Book, Hal Leonard- ''Vertical Fingering Patterns: 4-5-6 String Bass''
Video
Hiromi TrioHiromi Sonic Bloom- ''Tomoyasu Hotei''