Trombone
Started in 1998
Musical Background: Been playing trombone for 17 years, played in the Greece Olympia Jazz Band under Mr. Green. While at Oswego State, was in Solid State Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, Concert Band, Orchestra and Brass Quintet.
Favorite musicians: Bill Watrous
Favorite Music: Funk
Wishes he could play like: Bill Watrous
Family: Lovely wife Michelle
Schools: Oswego State University, Bachelor's in Music
Vocation: Sample Programmer at Harris Interactive
Hobbies/Interests: He loves to watch the Bills lose, and work on improvements in his new house! Enjoy reading Stephen King, Ken Follett, John Grisham and watching Yankee games.
Why the Greece Jazz Band?: Tony first found out about the Greece Jazz Band in a newspaper article. He joined because it was great to have a jazz group to play in to keep up his chops after college. He loves the solos. He's glad that he got to know fellow band members better. He has made some good friends.
Interesting facts/stories: He can play one note without taking a breath for 3 whole minutes!