Tony Darren: Guitars -
Joe Sample & Gregg Karukas: Keyboards -
Keith Jones & John Pena: Bass -
Vinnie Colaiuta & Land Richards: Drums -
Tom Scott & Dino Soldo: Sax -
Lenny Castro: Percussion
Influences
Ted Greene, Pat Metheny, The Crusaders, George Benson, Bill Evans, Jaco Pastorius, Keith Jarrett, Pat Martino, Claus Ogerman, Bireli Lagrene, Grant Green, Charlie Parker, Jimmy Raney, Steely Dan, Donny Hathaway, Tal Farlow, Paul McCartney, Ennio Morricone, Toninho Horta, Bob James, Phil Keaggy, Dave Grusin, Earl Klugh, Cedar Walton, Vince Guaraldi, etc…
Accomplished guitarist and composer, Tony Darren garnered a SESAC award nomination and a GRAMMY consideration for his CD Sun Song. His first single hit 40 on the Gavin contemporary jazz charts (on over 100 stations coast to coast) and remained on the national charts for over 16 weeks. Tony first began studying guitar with renowned teacher & author Ted Greene, forming a deep bond that would last until Ted’s untimely death. Regarded by his peers as among one of the top jazz guitarists, Tony’s gift for capturing feeling in beautiful melodies is immediate and infectious. While he displays a casual tone, his virtuosity is always evident. Featured in such publications as Guitarist, Jazziz, Down Beat, Jazztimes and TV's CNN ShowBiz Tonight, Tony has worked with such diverse artists as Shadowfax, Tom Scott, Pat Martino, Faith No More, Narada Michael Walden, Wire Train, John Handy, Lenny Castro, Dave Witham, Michael Jackson, Gregg Karukas, Fresh Kid Ice, Brandon Fields, Alphonso Johnson, Mr. Big, Georgia Middleman, Nocy, Al Schmitt, Roger Williams, Dave Koz, Cher, Kenny G, Jason Jones, Don Randi, Richard Bennett, Joe Sample, James Torme, Bobby Black, Vinnie Colaiuta and many others. Tony has also composed music for TV shows such as Melrose Place, Murder She Wrote, Young and the Restless, the Weather Channel, ESPN and various PBS specials. In addition, Tony has also shared the stage performing and touring with his own group, doing clinics and touring with other major acts around the world. Having released his international solo debut recording on the Telarc / Concord Music Group label to universal critical acclaim, which continues to sell worldwide, he is currently working on a new CD. Tony endorses GHS strings, Ibanez electric guitars, Ovation acoustic guitars and Carvin instruments.
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Hi Tony, hope you & your wonderful music are thriving this holiday season! [I hear CA is experiencing cooler temps... so stay warm by a cozy fire!] Best wishes ~~ Teresa
Hey, I wanted to thank you for adding me! If you ever want to check out my guitar straps, they're at www.coolstraps.artfire.com. Have a great week and thanks again, Terri
What a beautiful smooth sound. You are doing exactly what you should be doing in life, and how lucky for all of us that we get to listen to your music.
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Hi Tony, Thank you so much for adding me. It's an honor. Your music sounds very nice. You got a great touch. kari is my favorite. Have a nice holidays. Eiji from Kawasaki
G..day Tony :D I am ok thanks, been a lot of work lately, sheesh! I haven..t had a proper summer holiday in two years now. Pretty sick n tired of cutting fish at the market now :P
I started the countdown the other day actually :P I think it..s 48 days ..till I move, 10th September! Can..t wait!
And how..s the Darren family doing? :D Any news?
Tell the rest of the bunch I said hello :) I hope everything is well over there :D
