Bassist for such greats as James Moody,Clark Terry and the Staple
Singers,songwriter,Producer.
This is a Tony Mhoon Xperience.
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Playing for the Curtis Mayfield Tribute Wednesday July 6th 7pm at Chicago State University.
The Tony Mhoon Experience
I am a skilled Professional Musician; I have over 25 years of Experience teaching adults and children. I offer great communication, listening and relationship skills.
My life experience will be a great asset to your Company.
Teaching Experience:
Daisy Robinson Music Academy.
Joseph Warren Elementary School
St. John Elementary.
MhoonUnit Recording Studio and song writing Academy. Training with Pro Tools and other digital studio equipment.
Musical Experience.
Bassist Carolyn or Changed , Rock at the Opera, God spell, The Jackie Wilson Story, Motor City and Your arms to short to box with God. Tour with McCoy Tyner, The Staple Singers, Tramline Hawkins, and Bee & Cee Winans.
Education: Study Bass Guitar: Pete Cozy (Formally with Miles Davies), Jazz Bass studies with Rufus Reid, and Bass studies with Scott Krieger. Bassist with the NIU Jazz Band under the direction of Ron Modale, Classical Bassist with the NIU Orchestra under the direction of Carl Roscott.
Qualifications
Princess Cruise Line: January 2006 - March, 2009
Professional musician and bandmaster
Responsible for 12 professional musician, scheduling rehearsals, coordinating IPM schedules, Show schedules.
Working with Guest artist and making sure each music chart is prepared properly for each instrument.
Steve Edwards Orchestra June 1999, - January 2006,
Bassist and Rhythm section Leader
Bassist and rhythm section Leader. Responsible for scheduling rehearsals, arrival times to music jobs, making sure that each music chart is being played correctly. Marketing for band, meeting with clients, in organizing music that they would liked to be played at the wedding or cooperate event.
Morris Ellis Orchestra January 1987 - June 1999.
Bassist and Rhythm Section Leader
Bassist and rhythm section Leader. Responsible for scheduling rehearsals, arrival times to music jobs, making sure that each music chart is being played correctly. Marketing for band, meeting with clients, in organizing music that they would liked to be played at the wedding or cooperate event.
I AM Records May 1982 - January 1987
Sales and Marketing.
Responsible for establishing radio airplay for the artist, building relationships with radio personalities, travel through out Midwest marketing artist and promotional products. Lead a team of five sales and Marketing agents.
Broke Calvin Bridges song "Chosen" in secular market. For a gossiped artist that was a great break through in the early 80's.
Education
B.A in Music Performance
Northern ILL University Graduate Class of 1986.