Tony Grey (born March 25, 1975, in Newcastle, England) is an English bass player, composer, producer, author and award winning music educator; Grey studied at

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in Boston and graduated receiving the "Outstanding Performer" Award in 2001. Grey is best known for his 6-string electric bass technique, melodic improvisation and warm tone as well as being a long-time member of pianist Hiromi's trio. Grey has performed and recorded with a wide range of musicians, such as Hiromi, John McLaughlin,

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, Deantoni Parks, Lionel Loueke and many others. 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,

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, Keith McMillan, G&H Plugs, CME Keyboards and GruvGear. His 4-string and 6-string Signature Monarch basses were designed and crafted 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, where students are encouraged to study at their own pace. The Academy was initially intended to be a companion for his instructional book, ''Tony Grey Bass Academy''; however, the Academy exceeded its initial vision and has been designed to take players from the beginning of their journey through music, all the way to the very end and beyond, learning music creatively rather than mechanically—a Philosophy developed by Grey, which now leads thousands of students to becoming the next generation of bass virtuosos.

Awards

* Outstanding Performer Award, ''

'', 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) * ''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 * ''

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'' (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
{{DEFAULTSORT:Grey, Tony Living people British jazz bass guitarists Berklee College of Music alumni 1975 births Musicians from Newcastle upon Tyne 21st-century English bass guitarists