Artist description Contemporary instrumental keyboardist

Music Style smooth jazz, fusion

Similar Artists david benoit, bob james, joe sample

Artist History Tony Windle's music can be heard across the country -in elevators, dentist's offices, and supermarkets. Kidding aside, we're told it's perfect for dinner, romance or the "smooth ride home." What is the music of Tony Windle? Ask his Mom, and she'll tell you it's amazing – best on Earth! "Smooth and exciting" says one listener. But really, what is his music? - Wordless expressionism? Baked into genres of Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, and Adult Contemporary – whatever you want to call it, Windle's music is exactly New Adult Contemporary Instrumental Pop, with a dash of jazz and ambient, and a pinch of funk. So there! Now that you are thoroughly confused, Tony Windle, taking his stance behind a mound of keyboards, is truly an entertainer. At 30 years old, Windle has been a musician for 23 years, and a ham for all 30. His Italian grandfather was a professional musician, geared with a mandolin, guitar and violin. He was Windle's first musical influence. "Papa would dress he and I as clowns, and we would go out and sing 'Show me the way to go home' – my first act, and I was wearing makeup!" Entertainers tell stories of youth when they were forced to practice the piano while their friends played football after school. Quite honestly, Windle had no idea what a football was, or is – still. Always happy to practice the piano, Windle chose to create his own arrangements of his lessons, usually aggravating the teacher to the brink. Windle's influences are unique: Harry Nilsson, Electric Light Orchestra, The Beatles, Chopin, Bach, and of course…. Jazz. "Music was always flowing through the stereo," says Windle. "With those types of influences, it's no wonder why my music is what it is." "I have no time for words – I have taken all of the elements of music that I truly love, and have come up with a style that is my own." Windle states that his music is designed for the listener, thus allowing them to come up with their own personal meaning about the music. "Music means something different to each individual – they give me the canvas, I paint the picture, they frame it… simple." Doing time in Casino rock bands, and winning two Sacramento music awards with a country band along with being nominated for Best Jazz artist of Sacramento, two years in a row, Windle had come full circle with his debut album Unframed Picture. Receiving national smooth jazz airplay, Unframed Picture quickly grabbed listeners. The radio single, a cover of Three Dog Night's "One" (written by Harry Nilsson), boasts the musical talent of sax superstar Eric Marienthal, and smooth jazz percussion staple Mombo Hernandez. Marienthal performs on three album tracks, along with a host of fine talent. "The album is as eclectic as me, it will definitely keep your attention," says Windle. From powerful pop to heartfelt ballads, Windle's debut is a perfect companion for today's listener. "A debut to remember" – Jazziz Magazine. Right There! is Tony Windle's newest release. Crossing the genres between new age and smooth jazz, Windle gives his listeners another helping of fine instrumental compositions. "4th Avenue" is the first single form the album. Currently receiving International airplay, "4th Avenue" boasts the saxophone talent of Jeff Kashiwa, known for his work with The Rippingtons, and his #1 solo venture; Greg Vail, saxman from the Peter White band; and returning to the mix, percussionist Mombo Hernandez, and guitarist Steve Giovenco. With 11 NAC savvy songs, Right There! is posed to be another successful chapter in Tony Windle's career. As Jazziz stated in their recent review of Right There!: "He's all Pleasure."

Instruments Piano, Keys

Albums Right There (NEW), Unframed Picture

Press Reviews "a debut to remember"... Jazziz magazine 1999 regarding Debut CD "Unframed Picture." "All Pleasure" Jazziz Magazine 2000 regarding CD "Right There."

Location Sacramento, CA - USA

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