Anthony Cox (musician)
- For other people of the same name, see Anthony Cox (disambiguation)
Anthony Cox (born October 24, 1954) is an American jazz bass player.[1][2] He is known for his work with several leading musicians including Geri Allen, Dewey Redman, Dave Douglas, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Gary Thomas, Marty Ehrlich, Ed Blackwell, Joe Lovano, and Dave King.[1] Cox currently is located in the Twin Cities. He plays mainly in the post-bop, avant-garde, and traditional styles, though he is "versatile enough to work in any style effectively."[3][4] Cox grew up in Minneapolis and attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.[5] Peter Madsen (pianist) wrote that Cox is "open to all kinds of great music from around the world" and that "his bass sound is full of beauty and warmth and his ability to accompany and still add very creative ideas into whatever music he is playing is remarkable. He is equally comfortable playing chord changes with a Stan Getz or Kenny Wheeler or playing open music with a Dewey Redman or Geri Allen."[1]
Discography
As leader
- Falling Man (Muse, 1989) Duo with Marty Ehrlich
- Dark Metals (Polygram, 1992)
As sideman
With Geri Allen
- The Printmakers (Minor Music, 1985)
- Maroons (Blue Note, 1992)
With Uri Caine
- Sphere Music (JMT, 1993)
With Rory Stuart
- Hurricane (Sunnyside, 1987)
With Craig Harris
- Shelter (JMT 1987)
- Blackout in the Square Root of Soul (JMT, 1989)
With Joe Lovano
- Quartets: Live at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note, 1994)
- Sounds of Joy (Enja, 1991)
With Dewey Redman
- African Venus (Evidence, 1992)
With John Scofield
- Flat Out (A&R Recording, 1989)
- Slo Sco:The Best of the Ballads (A&R Recording, 1990)
- Liquid Fire: The Best of John Scofield (A&R Recording, 1994)
With Gary Thomas
- By Any Means Necessary (JMT, 1989)
- While the Gate Is Open (JMT, 1990)
- The Kold Kage (JMT, 1991)
- Till We Have Faces (JMT, 1992)
References
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