As a young man Tony was quickly versed as a jazz drummer, and nurtured by the veterans in that community. At that time 5th St. Dicks, in Lemmert Park, was the central location for up and coming Jazz in Los Angeles. It’s there that the late great Billy Higgins took Tony under his wing, and...
Tony and Yonatan met years ago on the scene, and quickly locked in to a groove. Their musical styles meshed immediately, as Yonatan sets a solid foundation and Tony brings all the accents and excitement to the forefront. They both allowed each other to do what they do best, and as a result they poured...
By the age of 15, Tony Austin was already a force to be reckoned with on the drums. He quickly grabbed the attention of the late great Billy Higgins, who made Tony his first call sub. Soon after he was playing all over the world with some of the greatest musicians, in every genre. These...
With the moments of time he’s not directly involved in playing, composing, or recording music, Tony is passionate about “building on what (he) knows about the world.” He does so physically as a carpenter, building his own recording studio, or as a tour manager building stages and producing shows for US troops around the world....
Tony Austin’s artistry could be described as an exploration in communication. Always looking to create in a new way, Tony is an accomplished drummer, composer, producer, engineer, graphic designer and computer programmer. No matter what the medium, he strives to reach a place of deep connection on all levels. When it comes to playing the...
"Nothing Without You"
(Co-Composer, Co-Producer, Engineer, Upright Bass, Percussion)
"Is It You"
(Co-Composer, Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer, Guitar, Bass, Harmonica)
"10:53"
(Co-Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer)
"A Pleasure to Meet You"
(Bass)
"Listen"
(Guitars)
"Bill Clinton Rips"
(Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer)
"Double M-Ten V2"
(Mixer)
"Ripe"
(Co-Producer, Recording Engineer, Upright Bass, Harmonica, BG Vocals)
"It Ends Tonight"
(Upright Bass)
"Daily Wheatgrass Shots"
(Recording Engineer, Mixer)
"Don't Look Back"
(Producer, Co-Composer, Orchestrator, Recording Engineer, Mixer, Piano)
"Persistent Bamboozle"
(Mixer)
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