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, Allan Holdsworth, Jaco Pastorius, Pat Martino, Claus Ogerman, Bireli Lagrene, Bill Nelson, Charlie Parker, Jimmy Raney, Steely Dan, Donny Hathaway, Paul McCartney, Tal Farlow, Ennio Morricone, Toninho Horta, Bob James, Phil Keaggy, Dave Grusin, Earl Klugh, Cedar Walton, Albert Lee etc…
An accomplished guitarist and composer, Tony Darren garnered a SESAC award nomination 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, Lenny Castro, Ernie Watts, Michael Jackson, Gregg Karukas, Fresh Kid Ice, Brandon Fields, Mr. Big, Georgia Middleman, Nocy, Al Schmitt, Freddie Hubbard, Cher, Don Randi, Richard Bennett, Joe Sample, James Torme, Phil Upchurch and Vinnie Colaiuta to name a few. Tony has also composed music for TV shows such as Melrose Place, Murder She Wrote, Young and the Restless and 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. After having released his international 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, Adamas/Ovation acoustic guitars, Ibanez electric guitars and Carvin instruments.
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
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Thank you for the friendship and for your kind words!!!I enjoyed your music !!!Great playing!!!Compliments!!!I am glad to be your friend!!!!All the best !!!Peace !!!Daniel
Tony Darren is one of the worlds greatest guitarists. Ever since the remarkable tour de force "Sunsong" was released, that fact is no longer an industry secret. Tony, we are eagerly awaiting the next record. Sincerely, George Cole and The Very Hot Club
Tony...great to be in touch again. The music sounds as great as ever and I am looking forward to hearing more in the near future. You make me want to turn my guitar into a coffee table!
