Anthony Strong

Biography

Since his self-released debut album in 2009, Anthony has been winning over audiences with his foot-tapping, feel-good brand of jazz and entertaining live shows. He performs original versions of jazz classics, giving his own take on well-loved songs such as “Cheek To Cheek,” “I Won’t Dance” and “My Foolish Heart,” as well as a few ‘standards’ of his own. His latest record “Delovely‟ was released in September 2011, reaching #1 on the Amazon Jazz download charts and attracting attention from press in the UK and overseas. Following a sold out London launch concert he toured various cities across the UK with his band of top London musicians. The band has also performed sell out shows at the London Jazz Festival, Dubai Jazz Festival and Cheltenham Jazz Festival More recently, Anthony has been featured on national BBC Radio including a special performance Radio 2’s ‘Friday Night is Music Night’ and as a guest on the star-studded BBC New Year’s Eve Concert with Paloma Faith and the Guy Barker Orchestra.