
Independent Music Professional--Versatile Pianist and Composer
Greater Seattle Area

Independent Music Professional--Versatile Pianist and Composer
Greater Seattle Area
Professional self-employed pianist and composer. Have been a featured performed on CBC's national radio program 'Jazzbeat' (with my trio) as well as CBC's Hot Air (in a solo piano setting) which aired in British Columbia.
Have had the opportunity to perform with some truly legendary jazz music legends, some of which include vocalist Ernestine Anderson, vocalist Sheila Jordan, saxophonist Red Holloway, drummer Jeff Hamilton, bassist Peter Washington, and saxophonist Phil Woods.
composition, arranging, vocal accompaniment
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Music industry)
January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
Pianist and composer available for music festivals, educational workshops, private functions, weddings, and club dates . Works in many different musical combinations, and is very versatile. Specially skilled in accompaniment of vocalists. Well-connected with the premier musicians available. Extremely experienced and professional, and an extensive resume of performance credits with some of the biggest names in jazz.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
-Assisting in creation of basic web site designs
-Providing technical support for PC and Mac users relating to operating system, applications, and hardware maintenance
Bachelor Of Commerce , MIS, Management Information Systems , 1994 — 1996
technology, web design--see my newest site: http://www.tonyfostermusic.com , computers, jazz, music, baseball, hockey, wine
Vancouver Musicians' Association,UBC Alumni Association,SOCAN
Fraser McPherson Scholarship Award, Banff Jazz Workshop scholarship