Tony Grey (born March 25, 1975, in Newcastle, England) is an English bass player, composer, producer, author 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,
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 Solo Moving (2004) Chasing Shadows (2008) Unknown Angels (2010)"Tony Grey Unknown Angels" By Bill Milkowski. Jazz Times. Elevation (2013)"Tony Grey – Elevation (2013)". Something Else, October 10, 2013 by S. Victor Aaron 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 Tony Grey 6 String Bass Method, Yamaha Tony Grey Bass Academy Instructional Book, Hal Leonard Vertical Fingering Patterns: 4-5-6 String Bass
Video Hiromi Trio Hiromi Sonic Bloom Tomoyasu Hotei
References
External links
Tony Grey Bass Academy Official Website