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Press Biography 2007
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, & his newest single “Spring’s
Hope” currently chartbound, 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.”
Speaking of Pleasure – Tony is currently the district
manager for Yamaha high-tech music products – You can catch him all over the
Northwest with Yamaha and his Jazz project, The Vibrance.
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