submitted on Sat, 06/07/2008 - 06:05 in Jazz Group by Mike_Longo Similar media
The opening fifty seconds of unaccompanied bass-playing on "Chasing Shadows," the title track, demonstrate beyond a doubt that Tony Grey is an exceptional talent, finely balancing technical prowess with musical creativity. It comes as no surprise, therefore, to learn that one of his early teachers was guitarist John McLaughlin. Grey has played with an impressive list of jazz musicians and gained international success as part of pianist Hiromi Uehara's electrifying trio. Chasing Shadows, his second solo project, helps cement his growing reputation as composer and leader, and further stresses his status as one of the premier electric bassists today...
Source: allaboutjazz
Author: Ian Patterson
