Anthony Carpenter:
CLASS OF 1974
Harlan High SchoolClass of 1974
Chicago, IL
Anthony's Story
Anthony is from Chicago, Illinois. Anthony's schools include Harlan High School. Anthony works(ed) at Musician, Musician.
Music Anthony likes includes MODE, Gerald Mcclendon, Progressive rock. TV shows Anthony likes include Unsung.
More about Anthony:"Tony âTOCAâ Carpenter is an urban percussionist who began his percussive journey in the early 70s when he began exploring traditional rhythms of West Africa to accompany dancers. Tony performed with African dance troupes such as Julian Swainâs Inner-City Dancers, the Sun Drummers, Muntu, and Najwa Dance Troupe. While playing for African dance groups he develop...Expand for more
ed several rhythms such as the Rumba, 6/8 patterns, Guaguanco (pronounced âWhan whan coâ), Mambos and a host of others.
TOCA has also played with many Master Cogueros including Mongo Santamaria, Armondo Peraza, Alex Acunna, and Giovanni Hidalgo.
Tony enjoys playing Gospel, R&B, Jazz, and incorporates other genres as well. The melodious tones of TOCA are truly a sound you wonât forget. He has recorded and performed with various well-known artists of our time such as The Emotions, The Commodores, Leroy Hudson, Tyrone Davis, Jerry âThe Ice Manâ Butler, Ramsey Lewis, saxophonist Kirk Whalum, and more.".
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