Besides being some of the greatest musicians ever known, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Hiromi, John McLaughlin, Branford Marsalis, Zakir Hussain, Mike Stern and Steve Lukather all have something else in common. At one time or another, these legendary artists have counted on the supportive, melodic and propulsive bass playing of the amazing Tony Grey. Artists of such stature and virtuosity do not trust just anybody to hold down the foundations of their music. They seek out the best for live performances and recordings. Time and time again they have turned toward the expertise and artistry of Tony Grey.
Now, Tony Grey is set to release his fourth solo album, “Elevation”, on October 15 2013 through Abstract Logix Records. “Elevation” is a beautiful, multi-track showcase of collaboration with a who’s who of guitar and musical greats; featuring the amazing Mike Stern, fretless guitar legend David Fiuczynski, Whitesnake’s Reb Beach, Japanese star Hotei Tomoyasu, and finally, Tony’s illustrious uncle and guitar legend John McLaughlin, who contributes a new and never-before-released composition that he penned for Chick Corea.
Tony wrote all the music for “Elevation”, also arranging his own version of “Some Day My Prince Will Come” featuring Fabrizio Sotti, along with the funky “Chick’s Chums” from Mahavishnu John McLaughlin. Nir Felder, Romain Collin, and Mino Cinelu all lend their musical mastery to Tony’s tracks.
Tony stands out as not only an immensely talented bassist, but one of most formidable writers of the next generation, whose music transcends genres, appealing not only to the attentive, longtime fan, but also creating a musical bridge for those new listeners about to enter the rhythmically-addictive world of Tony Grey.
Format: CD Cat No.: ABLX 040 Barcode: 700261387604
Line up
Tony Grey (Bass), David Throckmortonm (Drums), Romain Collin (Keyboards) and Mino Cinelu (Percussion).
Track list
01. Guiding Light feat Nir Felder 02. Chicks Chums feat John McLaughlin 03. Freedom Jazz Dance feat David Fiuczynski 04. Floating River Yangtze feat David Fiuczynski 05. Galactic Samuri feat Hotei Tomoyasu 06. Elevation feat Reb Beach 07. Walking In, Walking Out feat Mike Stern 08. Dil Chahata Hai feat Nir Felder 09. Solar feat David Fiuczynski 10. Someday My Prince Will Come feat Fabrizio Sotti
Recording information
Recorded basic tracks at Skip Sanders Studio. Engineered by Skip Sanders and Ken Wallace. Mixed by Leon Hughes. Mastered by Scott Kinsey. Produced by Tony Grey.
"Besides being some of the greatest musicians ever known, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Hiromi, John McLaughlin, Branford Marsalis, Zakir Hussain, Mike Stern and Steve Lukather all have something else in common. At one time or another, these legendary artists have counted on the supportive, melodic and propulsive bass playing of the amazing Tony Grey
Tony GreyTony Grey
b.1975
bass, electric
. Artists of such stature and virtuosity do not trust just anybody to hold down the foundations of their music. They seek out the best for live performances and recordings. Time and time again they have turned toward the expertise and artistry of Tony Grey.."
"I think composition is the way to find yourself and your voice. Out of nothing, you have to create something, and I think you learn a lot about your instrument and how to play your instrument--soloing and all the rest of it--just by composing."