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Tony Moreno grew up in New York City. His mother, Nina Dunkel Moreno, was a major influence on his interests in music. She was harpist, musicologist and teacher who studied at Juilliard and the Paris Conservatory with Marcel Grandjany and Nadia Boulanger. She later worked at Charles French Restaurant in Greenwich Village, where she met many great composers (Alec Wilder, Vernon Duke and Burt Bacharach) and musicians (Stan Koor). Stan was Tony’s first drum teacher with whom he began a long apprenticeship at 10, continuing throughout high school.

Tony began playing and studying the piano at the Dalcroze School of Music at 4. At the age of 11, Tony’s mom took him to the neighborhood club to hear Elvin Jones, from whom he purchased his first set of drums and cymbals a week later. Tony studied with Elvin at Frank Ippolito’s Professional Percussion Center over the next 6 years (depending on Elvin’s schedule!).

Tony also attended Jazz Interactions in NYC, where he studied with Al Heath and Freddie Waits. Tony also met Bob Moses, who as a drummer and composer, encouraged the idea of writing and performing original music. After attending the Manhattan School of Music, Tony freelanced in NY and began working in Europe, where he resided for 6 years. Tony has performed with a variety of musicians that include: Dave Phillips and Freedance with John O’Gallagher and Rez Abbasi. The group has made three recordings, the latest is “Live in France 2005”. Between 2005-07 they performed in France, Switzerland, Mexico, Portugal and the U.S. Tony is a member of Jurgen Friedrich’s trio with John Hebert. They have recorded four CD’s, the latest is “Seismo”.

Between 2005-07 they have performed in Germany, Switzerland and the U.S. In quartet, they perform with Dave Liebman. Tony has recorded four CD’s with Bruce Arnold in trio with Ratzo Harris; the latest is “Blue Lotus”. Tony also performs with Bruce in Spooky Actions with John Gunther and Dave Phillips, who have made three recordings. The latest release is “Music of Arnold Schoenberg”.

The group performed twice in Moscow (2005-2006). Tony is a member of Kendra Shank’s Quartet with Frank Kimbrough and Dean Johnson, which performs throughout the U.S. and has recorded two CD’s, the latest is “The Abbey Lincoln Songbook”. Tony has also performed and recorded with Marc Mommaas and the band Global Motion with Nicolaj Hess and John Hebert. Their second recording will be released soon.

Between 2006-06 they performed in Holland, Denmark and NYC. In addition, Tony also plays in Marc’s trio with Nate Radley. Tony also has performed and recorded with Roberto Bonati in various ensembles (touring throughout Italy) including trio with either Mario Piacentini or Gianluigi Trovesi to Quartet: “Circles” with Mario Piacentini and Paul McCandless and “Silent Voices” with Stefano Battaglia and Ricardo Luppi as well as the ParmaFrontiere Orchestra which has issued three recordings, the latest: “A Silvery Silence (fragments from Moby Dick)”. Other tours include: “Tribute to Elvin Jones” 2005-06 (Spain and France) with Larry Willis, Miguel-Angel Chastang, Eddie Henderson, Frank Lacy and Sonny Fortune. Timucin Sahin Quartet with Greg Osby 2005 (Istanbul and Baku, Azerbaijan). Jean Michel Pilc Trio 2005 (Los Angeles and San Diego). OK/OK with Kyoko Kitamura, Khabu Young and Mike McGinnis NYC 2005-07 (a new recording is due out soon). And of course, with Bill Gerhardt and Mike Holstein in trio and quintet with Marc Momaas and Ron Horton 2005-06.

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Tony Moreno: Short Stories

Read "Short Stories" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey


Manhattan-native drummer Tony Moreno was born into and for music, his mother, Nina Dunkel Moreno, a noted harpist, pianist and educator. Oh, and he received his first drum kit at ten-years old from... Elvin Jones who became his early mentor and teacher. Moreno has had a long and storied career, filled with memories and mementos, many of the latter lost when Hurricane Sandy made East Coast landfall in October 2012. After losing his studio, library, and trove of his mother's ...

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Dan Wilensky: Group Therapy

Read "Group Therapy" reviewed by Charles Walker


Tenor saxophonist Dan Wilensky possesses a warm, accessible tone on his instrument, and at first glance Group Therapy seems tailor-made to feature this broad, bluesy sound on ten straightforward compositions. However, less than two minutes into “Reckless Tongue," the album opener, the syrupy head breaks down into a standstill of rests and whole notes before sliding back into the relaxed groove that carries the tune the rest of the way. This brief moment of suspense perfectly encapsulates what makes the ...

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Dan Wilensky: Group Therapy

Read "Group Therapy" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


Group therapy involves a collection of individuals coming together to work things out and sort through their thoughts in the same room. The same can be said for saxophonist Dan Wilensky's Group Therapy. Wilensky's wide-ranging career has involved everything from street playing and studio sessions to Broadway and a stint in Ray Charles' band. All of his experiences have helped him flesh out a personal sound that touches on everything from loose swing and free jazz to faux-Arabian fare.

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Tony Moreno, Bill Gerhardt, Mike Holstein-"Trio Music" Art of Life Records Al1028-2 CD

Tony Moreno, Bill Gerhardt, Mike Holstein-"Trio Music" Art of Life Records Al1028-2 CD

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Tony Moreno, Bill Gerhardt, Mike Holstein: Trio Music Art of Life Records AL1028-2 CD

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Art of Life Records is proud to present the recording debut of New York-based drummer/leader Tony Moreno. Joining Tony on Trio Music are Bill Gerhardt on piano and Mike Holstein on acoustic bass. The album features ten original compositions written by each of the band members. Trio Music was recorded and mixed by Tom Hamilton at ...

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Tim Lyddon Trio with Tony Moreno at the Cornelia St. Cafe

Tim Lyddon Trio with Tony Moreno at the Cornelia St. Cafe

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The Tim Lyddon Trio to appear at the Cornelia St. Cafe, Thursday, July 25, 2002 with bassist Tom Hubbard and drummer Tony Moreno.

“Tim Lyddon is a pianist who plays with extraordinary drive, impressive chops, good definition and a spirit which spreads nicely" says Cadence jazz. His latest CD, Ive Traveled So Far (Essence Jazz 2001) has been called “The best jazz piano trio CD in recent years" by WBGO's Dan Karcher. Tim has performed with many great jazz artists ...

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Tim Lyddon trio with Tony Moreno

Tim Lyddon trio with Tony Moreno

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Contact info: Tim Lyddon 42 Diamond St. #16 Brooklyn, NY 11215 718 389-6496 [email protected]

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The Tim Lyddon trio Appearing at the Cornelia St.Cafe Thursday,July 25, 2002 9 and 10:30 pm with bassist Tom Hubbard and drummer Tony Moreno

“Tim Lyddon is a pianist who plays with extraordinary drive, impressive chops, good definition and a spirit which spreads nicely" says Cadence jazz. His latest CD, Ive Traveled So ...

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Tim Lyddon Trio w/ Tony Moreno and Tom Hubbard at the Cornelia St. Cafe NYC ,Thursday July 19, 2001 9pm and 10 30pm

Tim Lyddon Trio w/ Tony Moreno and Tom Hubbard at the Cornelia St. Cafe NYC ,Thursday July 19, 2001 9pm and 10 30pm

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The Tim Lyddon trio Appearing at the Cornelia St.Cafe Thursday,July 19, 2001 9 and 10:30 pm with bassist Tom Hubbard and drummer Tony Moreno

“Tim Lyddon is a pianist who plays with extraordinary drive, impressive chops, good definition and a spirit which spreads nicely" says Cadence jazz. His latest CD, Ive Traveled So Far (Essence Jazz 2001) has been called “The best jazz piano trio CD in recent years" by WBGO's Dan Karcher. Tim has performed with many great jazz ...

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Tim Lyddon trio with Tony moreno and tom Hubbard at the Internet Cafe and Cornelia St. Cafe NYC

Tim Lyddon trio with Tony moreno and tom Hubbard at the Internet Cafe and Cornelia St. Cafe NYC

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The Tim Lyddon trio Appearing at the Deer Head Inn,the Internet Cafe and the Cornelia St. Cafe The Deer Head Inn on Friday, June 22, 2001 -8pm with Steve Laspina and George Schuller 5 mainstreet -Delaware Watergap - Penn And the Internet Cafe 82 East 3rd st.-NYC Tues. June 26 -9pm -with drummer Tony Moreno and bassist Tom Hubbard The Cornelia Street Cafe Tues July 19, 2001 29 Cornelia St. Greenwhich village Tim Lyddon is a pianist who plays with ...

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Adhyâropa Records
2023

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Mayhem At Large - The...

RedZen Records
2021

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Mayimba Music
2016

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Back In The Mix

Polyglot Music
2012

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Group Therapy

Self Produced
2011

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TRIO MUSIC

Art of Life Records
2007

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