Tony Bills is an accomplished fusion guitarist on the Eastside of the Seattle area. He plays fusion jazz, a melding of Jazz, Rock and Latin genres of music. Using a wide variety of guitar based instruments, he produces an eclectic collection of tunes.
From a bossa nova on a nylon string guitar to a searing fusion electric solo on a solid body guitar to smooth jazz on a jazz hollow body guitar you never know what Tony will do next. This is the nature of fusion.
He is available for your restaurant, bar, party or studio session.
Tony Bills is an accomplished fusion guitarist on the Eastside of the Seattle area. He plays fusion jazz, a melding of Jazz, Rock and Latin genres of music. Using a wide variety of guitar based instruments, he produces an eclectic collection of tunes.
Tony has been actively exploring the instrument since 1966. He cut his teeth on progressive rock and blues. However, he became interested in Latin and jazz in the 70’s. During his years in college he enjoyed jamming to the Latin rhythms he loved in obscure South Phoenix clubs.
During this time, Tony had the opportunity spend a week in training under the renowned Howard Roberts. Besides being one of the world’s great jazz guitarists, he was also renowned as an excellent teacher and mentor. Tony spent 10 hours a day for 7 days with Roberts in an intimate group.
“He taught me a great deal about improvisation when I was young. I owe him a lot.”
In the 80s, Tony formed the groups Touchstone and Release in the Phoenix area to penetrate the predominantly rock/country/western market with a jazz/Latin/rock fusion of music palatable to a wide audience. In 1986, he moved to the Northwest and continued contemporary jazz pursuits forming bands Tropical Ice and Illegal Jazz.
“I have performed many Seattle Eastside venues such as: The Kirkland Roaster, The Portofino, The 3rd Floor Fish Cafe, Beck’s Restaurant, Smoky Joe’s Tavern .....“
He is available for your restaurant, bar, party or studio session.
Pat Metheny, Frank Gambale, Chick Corea, Larry Coryell, Jon Scofield, Jerry Goodman, Randy Roos, Doug Cameron and others.
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Tony is a one-man band performer and, as such, requires little from the venue in the form of requirements.
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Treat your guests to the eclectic excitement of jazz fusion. Book Tony for your restaurant, bar, party or event.
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I am available for your restaurant, bar, party or studio session. Contact me for your next event. Let’s discuss what you have going. I can be very negotiable depending on your situation.
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