Tony Branco - Piano/Keyboards/Synth
Tony is currently adjunct professor of jazz studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Tony is pianist in Walt Blanton's trio, "Monuments".
Tony played piano early in his career with Miles Davis alumnus, " Philly " Joe Jones and Le Grande Prix, covering a four year period working jazz clubs on the east coast. He was also music director for A&M Records R&B Recording artists, performing concert tours both here and abroad.
Tony graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree, Music Jazz Studies-Performance, Cum Laude, from University of Nevada Las Vegas in August, 2003 and Master of Music Degree, Composition/Theory - Jazz Studies, Cum Laude, also from University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2006. While at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, his jazz fusion band, " COALITION ", took first place at the Reno International Jazz Festival for two consecutive years, 2002 and 2003. The Band consisting of Nick Tipping on bass, Nolan Stolz on drums, Richard Forrester on guitar, and Tony on piano/keyboards, achieved the awards for both years
performing only original compositions which all members composed during their time at UNLV.
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