Similar Artists

Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers

Influences

The Beatles, Joe Jackson, Steely Dan, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington

Bio

Anthony Robustelli is the epitome of a born musician. Though his primary instrument is keyboards, he is truly a multi-instrumentalist. Following his east coast tour in support of his latest independent release, Grown Tired of the Con, Anthony was asked to join the politically conscious and relentlessly touring band Spearhead.

In addition to his solo work and his gig with Spearhead, Anthony has a number of tours and collaborations to his credit with artists including Bo Diddley, Kelly Price, Brian Jackson, and The Jungle Brothers. He has also opened for such groups as The Meters and The Charlie Hunter Trio. His musical style, which he describes as jazz infused soul, has gained him a varied fan base ranging from famed New York City DJ Funkmaster Flex to indie film actor Peter Stromare (“Fargo,” “Minority Report,” “The Big Lebowski”).

Anthony is a prolific writer who has three prior albums to his credit including a six-movement straight-ahead jazz suite, entitled Travels of a Lost Soul. He also co-wrote the score for the critically acclaimed independent film “Hitman’s Handbook” and the award-winning PBS documentary “Off the Curb.” When not on the road, he presides over Shady Bear Productions, his multi-faceted recording facility based in New York City.

Anthony has a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Performance and a Master's in Music Education from New York University.