Tony Faison was born and raised in North Carolina. Music has been a part of his life since he was a child. He is originally known for his unique, while extraordinary gift of playing many instruments. He professionally plays bass guitar, drums, keyboard, piano, organ, acoustic guitar and percussion. Tony has been a musician for more than 20 years. He has composed and arranged numerous instrumental tracks for stage plays, pageants, artists, television and film, commercials, and religious settings. He has he played for live concerts, inspirational programs and many major events.
As music has greatly evolved over the last few decades, so has the gift and ability of Tony Faison. He has been playing and singing different styles of music for many years, as a result of listening to many influential artists. Artists that have impacted him both instrumentally and vocally, are artist such as Hans Zimmer, Ben Tankard, Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, Fred Hammond, Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, Commissioned, The Winans, Kim Burrell and many more. He has a unique sound that presents a combination of R&B, pop, urban, contemporary, jazz, and gospel. He has spent the last 10 years recording, producing, and discovering his own style.
Currently, this singer, songwriter, producer and musician has recorded 4 CD’s, Stay Together: Inspirational Love Songs, The Greatest Gift of All: Christmas Project, & Testimony. The newest project is called “Smooth Jazz”. A very relaxing while romantic smooth jazz cd.
Tony currently lives in Columbus Ga. He has several tracks in TV and film including one of them used at the Emmy awards this year 2011
