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Tony Marvelli

Multi-instrumentalist With Fretless Flair

About Me

Experienced instrumentalist on bass (fretless extended range, fretted, electric and upright), guitar (acoustic, 6 & 12 string electric), mandolin, keyboards, and drums, Tony covers a wide range of musical styles with the artists he works with. From folk rock to jazz to big band swing to old school R&B, Tony covers it.
Tony has recorded with a variety of performers including producer & songwriter Sean Gasaway; producer Sandy Tipping; Country artists Sage Kefer, Mandy Thomas, Roxy Randle, and Joe Jamison; Christian big band Denver & The Mile High Orchestra; Christian artist and American Idol finalists, Melinda Doolittle and Mandisa; jazz guitarist Rick Hendricks; jazz pianist Cole Broderick; Christian artist Katie Miner.
Tony has also performed with Andre Crouch; Brian Littrell; Rick Cua; contemporary songwriter, Sabrina; and performed in the house band of the TV talent search special "Gifted" and on "The Dino Show" on the Trinity Broadcast Network.
Tony is available to record parts for your project. Just leave a message! Coming soon - original music by Tony. Check this site for updates!
Tony performs using RG Custom Basses - www.rgcustombasses.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/6/2005
Influences: Musical: James Jamerson, Chris Squire, Bob Babbit, Joe Osborn, Carol Kaye, David Hood, Mike Rutherford, Steve Hackett, Tommy Cogbill, Percy Jones, Pino Palladino, Jaco Pastorius, Sam Bush, Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Earl Klugh, Cal Collins, Joe Pass, Ella Fitzgerald, Dr. Blly Taylor, Chick Corea, Willie Weeks, Rick Wakeman, John Patitucci, Ricky Scaggs, Joe Zawinul, Al Jarreau, Diana Krall, Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, Greg Lake, Ray Brown, Stanley Clarke, Vinnie Colaiuta
Sounds Like: On guitar, a conglomerate of influences from Frank Gambale to Eric Clapton with a splash of Earl Klugh for taste.

On bass, a cross between the solid bottom & groove of James Jamerson, Chuck Rainey, & Willie Weeks with the sparkle of Chris Squire and a touch of a cocktail comprised of John Pattitucci, Michael Rhodes, Tommy Cogbill, Percy Jones, and Dave Pomeroy.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Drummers and Bassists, working together

It has long been told that drummers and bassists must work together.  You might say that when they are performing together, they are.  But drummers, do you feel like your bassist isn't reall...
Posted by Tony Marvelli on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:32:00 PST