Tony Kofi
| Tony Kofi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments |
Alto saxophone Baritone Saxophone Soprano saxophone Flute |
| Labels | Specific Jazz |
| Associated acts |
Tony Kofi and the Afro Jazz Family The Jazz Warriors Tony Kofi Quartet Monk Liberation Band World Saxophone Quartet |
Tony Kofi is a British jazz multi-instrumentalist, a player of the alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone and flute. He currently leads his own Tony Kofi Quartet,[1] Tony Kofi Trio, and is also the co-founder of the Monk Liberation Band—a group which plays the music of Thelonious Monk.[2] His trio consists of himself, drummer Winston Clifford, and Hammond B3 organist Anders Olinder. John L. Walters wrote for The Guardian that "...Kofi's musicians make a fiery, multi-layered noise, but they know when to bring it down to a whisper, such is the ingenuity of their arrangements."[3] Kofi is signed to the Specific Jazz label, which showcases much of Britain's up-and-coming new talent.[4]
Discography
- Tony Kofi Quartet (2004). Plays Monk: All Is Know. Specific Jazz.
- Kofi, Tony (2006). Future Passed. Proper.
- Tony Kofi Quartet (2008). The Silent Truth. Specific Jazz.
References
- ↑ "Xintiandi and all that jazz". Shanghai Daily news. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
- ↑ Hewett, Ivan (2007-11-15). "Getting in the Monk habit". London: The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
- ↑ Walters, John L. (June 8, 2006). "Tony Kofi". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
- ↑ Gelly, Dave (August 22, 2004). "Tony Kofi Quartet Plays Monk". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 6/22/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.