Anthony Strong is a singer, songwriter and pianist from Croydon, United Kingdom, born in 1984. He works in jazz and vocal jazz, and his music also draws on blues, pop and soul.

Career and recordings

He releases material under his own name and is associated with his debut album Guaranteed!. The album features songs written and arranged by Strong for his eight-piece band. It also includes contributions from some of London’s leading musicians, along with a duet with Natalie Williams, who performs regularly at Ronnie Scott’s.

Musical background

Strong studies at London’s leading music colleges. His stated influences include Harry Connick Jr, Jon Cleary, Stevie Wonder and Burt Bacharach.

Performance activity

He lives in Blackheath in south-east London and performs regularly in and around London, with occasional trips abroad for gigs and jazz festivals.