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This year marks Tony Martucci's 60th year in music. During that time, Tony has performed and recorded on stages in the U.S. and abroad with some of the greatest names in music. A short list of those collaborations include John Abercrombie, Mose Allison, Paul Bley, Michael and Randy Brecker, Rusty Bryant, Gary Burton, Joe Chambers, George Coleman, Marc Copland, Eddie Daniels, Dave Douglas, Tommy Flanagan, George Garzone, Danny Gatton, Joe Henderson, Fred Hersch, Lee Konitz, David Liebman, The Jose Limon Dance Company, Joe Lovano, Hank Marr, Donny McCaslin, Grachan Moncur lll, James Moody, Don Patterson, Dewey Redman, Joshua Redman, Sonny Stitt, and Kenny Werner.

Martucci continues to cultivate an original and interpretive drum style that is both supportive and interactive, reflecting his deep understanding of the jazz tradition and his vast stylistic influences. Tony is a skilled accompanist and a soloist of unusual melodic depth.

Tony's extensive discography includes five critically acclaimed recordings under his own name. "EARTH TONES" earned a spot on the Jazz Times Critics Pick Best of the Year. "COLLAGE" further showcased his artistic vision. "LONG STREET CHARM" was rated four stars in Down Beat magazine. "LIFE IN HAND" was included by The Washington Post in its list of the best recordings of 2011. The Tony Martucci Quintet double CD "ANCESTRAL VOICES" has been widely celebrated for its creativity and artistic vision.

In addition to leading his own ensembles, current projects include The Jazz Update, Victor Haskins' Skein, Glenn Wilson, and Virginia Commonwealth University's Mary Morton Parsons Jazz Masters.

Martucci has been a professor of music at The College of William and Mary and The University of Maryland. He currently serves as an adjunct professor of music at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he teaches drum set, Latin percussion, and small jazz ensemble.

Tony has for many years been a teaching artist for the Washington Performing Arts Society, a founding member of The Capitol Jazz Project, and a teaching artist for the Kennedy Center Jazz Outreach program in Washington D.C.

Photo credit: Tania del Carmen Fernandez