Independent Music Professional--Versatile Pianist and Composer
Greater Seattle Area
- Current
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- Pianist and Composer at Tony Foster Music (Self-employed)
- Web Designer and Tech Support Services at Web designer and Computer Tech Support Services (Self-employed)
- Education
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- The University of British Columbia
- Connections
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- Industry
- Music
- Websites
Tony Foster’s Summary
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.
Tony Foster’s Specialties:
composition, arranging, vocal accompaniment
Tony Foster’s Experience
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Pianist and Composer
Tony Foster Music (Self-employed)
(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.
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Web Designer and Tech Support Services
Web designer and Computer Tech Support Services (Self-employed)
(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
Tony Foster’s Education
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The University of British Columbia
Bachelor Of Commerce , MIS, Management Information Systems , 1994 — 1996
- Activities and Societies:
- UBC Jazz Ensemble #1
Additional Information
Tony Foster’s Websites:
Tony Foster’s Interests:
technology, web design--see my newest site: http://www.tonyfostermusic.com , computers, jazz, music, baseball, hockey, wine
Tony Foster’s Groups:
Vancouver Musicians' Association,UBC Alumni Association,SOCAN
Tony Foster’s Honors:
Fraser McPherson Scholarship Award, Banff Jazz Workshop scholarship
Tony Foster’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
