| Pianist,
vocalist and bandleader Tony Winston, has been a major presence in the Atlanta
jazz scene for over a decade. As a soloist, and with the Tony Winston Trio, he
has been heard in most all of the jazz venues throughout the city, including Rays
on the River, Eclipse di Luna, Ottos, Sambuca Jazz Cafe, Coach and Six and
countless others. As a well-respected vocalist, Winston has performed with numerous
ensembles and jazz performers throughout the south. He has recorded vocals for
radio and television commercials for such clients as GE Capitol, Kroger, Atlanta
Classic Cars, and Walt Disney World.
Tony recently performed as a vocal
soloist with The Atlanta Pops Orchestra. He also has made several guest appearances
with "Night Train", a local big band known for its retro-swing style.
Tony's "Mondo Swing Orchestra
was formed in 1999 and quickly attracted the attention of the entertainment market
for corporate functions, weddings and parties. As an arranger for his trio and
big band, as well as for local artists, Winston is known for the hip, fresh sound
he brings to jazz and pop standards. He has also long been admired for his talents
as a vocal coach and has mentored several successful singers in the Atlanta area.
On Tony Winstons new CD, Mondo Swing, which features many of
Atlantas prominent musicians, Winston sings and plays his arrangements of
favorite jazz standards. |  |