First Name

Tony

I am here for:

Networking

Whom I want to meet:

Roy Ayers, Herbie Hancock, Tiger Woods

Employment Status

Self-Employed

Occupation:

Electrician

Employer:

Sparks Electrical Services

About Me:

I've been a DJ since the late 70's, a jazz club promoter in the 80's (The Square One, Essex, UK), a BBC radio presenter for 5 years in the 90's (BBC Essex Jazz First) and a record business owner (Virgo Vibes; rare & out of print records). I am the English Media Consultant & Liaison for the annual San Javier International Jazz Festival staged every Summer in Murcia.

Musical Background & Experience:

My musical taste stems from the sophisticated 70's Motown sound of Stevie Wonder & Marvin Gaye, and the classic jazz funk grooves of Roy Ayers, Herbie Hancock, Donald Byrd and Blue Note jazz. My worldwide musical adventures across the United States and Europe in search of rare records have amassed a unique collection together with a library of anecdotes about the characters meet along the way. On my radio show I always like to entertain as well as educate the listener about new and upcoming artists and those whom might otherwise remain in shadows of obscurity.

Website:

http://vibesfromthecostas.blospot.com

Website:

http://www.facebook.com/tony.poole

Website:

http://www.myspace.com/djtonypoole

Why I love jazz:

I love to be inspired....... I love people who are passionate about what they do

Music:

Passionate about jazz, funk, soul, latin, bossa and a good groove.

Top 5 Desert Island Discs:

The Pioneers / Long Shot Kick de bucket (from “Tighten Up Volume 2” Trojan 1969)
Stevie Wonder / Higher Ground (from “Innervisions” Tamla Motown 1973)
Rick James / You And I (from “Come Get It” Motown 1978)
Herbie Hancock / I Thought It Was You (from “Sunlight” CBS 1977)
Lonnie Liston Smith / Expansions (from “Expansions” RCA Victor 1974)
Al Jarreau / Take Five (from “Look To The Rainbow” Warner Bros 1977)
Art Blakey / A Night In Tunisia (from “A Night In Tunisia” Blue Note 1960)
Mark Murphy / Stolen Moments (from “Stolen Moments” Muse 1978)
Roy Ayers / Running Away (from “Lifeline” Polydor 1977)
Lalo Schifrin / A Song For Cathy (from “Bullitt” OST Warner Bros)