Tony Windle

Tony Windle - Go Go Smooth Jazz!

Contemporary Instrumental Keyboardist.

Tony Windle’s music can be heard across the country -in elevators, dentist’s offices, and supermarkets. Were 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 as 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 Latin. 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 me and him up 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, three years in a row, Windle has 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 “Right There.” Heard globally, “4th Avenue” boasts the saxophone talent of #1 Smooth Jazz star, Jeff Kashiwa, known for his work with The Rippingtons. The second single from the album, “Spring’s Hope” climbed to the Top 40 in the National Smooth Jazz charts, adding yet another Sacramento based artist to hit the national scene.

With 11 NAC savvy songs, “Right There” is posed to be another successful chapter in Tony Windle’s career. "He's all pleasure." - Jazziz, Sept. 2000.

I play live all of the time - look for me at a jazz festival near you!

Jazz influences are David Benoit, Joe Sample, Bob James and Tom Grant, and my buddies Steve Giovenco, Scott Reams, and Mombo Hernandez. I also love Howard Jones, Thomas Dolby, and Level 42.

Roland A-90ex, Roland JV-1080 module, Yamaha S30, Alesis Quadrasynth plus, Roland Juno 106, Cakewalk pro-audio 9, Soundforge, tons of soundfonts!

if you like the music and the vibe, please tell a friend and visit Amazon.com and please purchase my new CD "Right There." - I am told I am "all pleasure" so, I guess it's a good buy! :)