About Anthony

Became a professional jazz double bassist in 1962, then on to bass guitar to play pop, soul and r&b, toured many countries, still playing.

Double Bassist

Ipswich, Suffolk, U.K.

Son of big band leader Rayalto taught by my fathers bassists in the sixties. Formed a jazz quartet 'The Jazzshades' in 1962. Joined 'The Epics' pop band in 1965 toured Europe. Became a D.J. in London at the famous Bag'o' Nails and Scotch of St. James then abroad. Joined soul & R&B band Geno Washington and was then his P.A. Recently re-formed 'The Jazzshades', currently working as a freelance double bassists.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues

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Instruments:

Double Bass

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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