From La, Anthony Fung at Black Cat

Drummer/composer/producer/bandleader Anthony Fung has established himself as one of the foremost up-and-coming drummers of his generation. He has performed with jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding, Joe Lovano and others. He has appeared at festivals and other venues worldwide including: Monterey Jazz Festival, International Jazz Day (St. Petersburg, Russia and Havana, Cuba), Panama Jazz Festival, Panama Percussion Festival, Sitka Jazz Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, and the Montreal Jazz Festival.

As a bandleader, Anthony released his debut album “Chronicles” (2014) and most recently released his sophomore album “Flashpoint” (2018), which received a raving 4-star review in Downbeat Magazine and recognition as "Best Albums of 2018-2019." It was also featured on WBGO Public Radio as "New Music by Five Composers Behind the Drums" - "Fung fully validates that notion, making great strides not only as a drummer-bandleader but also, decisively, as a composer." (Nate Chinen) Anthony is a graduate of the prestigious Monk Institute. ...

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Drummer/composer/producer/bandleader Anthony Fung has established himself as one of the foremost up-and-coming drummers of his generation. He has performed with jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding, Joe Lovano and others. He has appeared at festivals and other venues worldwide including: Monterey Jazz Festival, International Jazz Day (St. Petersburg, Russia and Havana, Cuba), Panama Jazz Festival, Panama Percussion Festival, Sitka Jazz Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, and the Montreal Jazz Festival.

As a bandleader, Anthony released his debut album “Chronicles” (2014) and most recently released his sophomore album “Flashpoint” (2018), which received a raving 4-star review in Downbeat Magazine and recognition as "Best Albums of 2018-2019." It was also featured on WBGO Public Radio as "New Music by Five Composers Behind the Drums" - "Fung fully validates that notion, making great strides not only as a drummer-bandleader but also, decisively, as a composer." (Nate Chinen) Anthony is a graduate of the prestigious Monk Institute.

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