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Anthony K Wright
Moving to Surrey in ‘98, he is now widely known as a Reeds teacher, with students ranging from adult beginners to advanced Grade 8 and Diploma-level specialists. His forte is improvisational jazz.
Tony also runs a cool jazz function band (Anthony’s AllStars) which features both clarinet and saxophone, and provides entertainment for private functions as a trio, quartet, quintet or sextet, depending on budget and size of function. He plays occasional public gigs, in particular appearing annually on Godalming Bandstand as part of its Music in the Park summer concert season. He also plays with Riverside Shuffle Band and Vic Cracknell's Swing Band, and deps locally for various other outfits.
Much of his time is spent composing and arranging, and creating his own solo studio recordings of ‘intelligent pop’ (as 'What Part of Freedom.... '
Gear
Selmer Reference Tenor, Selmer Clarinet, Hansen Clarinet, Guitar (electric/acoustic nylon string) small portable amp, small dual- speaker gig amp.
Tags
Primary Instrument
Saxophone, tenor
Location
London
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
I have been teaching clarinet and sax for over 30 years, at all levels but particularly adults (beginners and returners). Many of my past students have gone on to play happily in local amateur groups and big-bands, as well as professionally. My hours are flexible, and I can teach you at my house or yours (though I do have to charge for travelling). I have written and published an advanced saxophone tutorial - The Pro-Sax Companion, which was endorsed and used by the late John Dankworth
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson