Tony began his DJ career in the late 70’s. His interest in black music led him to jazz funk and modern jazz, especially Blue Note jazz and Herbie Hancock. By the 80’s his was presenting ‘Now You Has Jazz” for Harlow Hospital Radio, as well as setting up a modern jazz club at The Square One in Harlow. Tony moved to BBC Essex to present a weekly jazz chart for ‘Jazz First’ sponsored by City Sounds Records. He went on to present the show for five years until the BBC decided to discount their specialist music programs. Memorable interviews included Roy Ayers, Mark ‘Snowboy’ Cotsgrove, Johnny Lytle, Flora & Airto Moreira who visited the radio studios in Chelmsford. During the 90’s, Tony established ‘Virgo Vibes’, a mail order black music record business, travelled and searched the globe to find rare vinyl for clients all over the world. Some of his best customers included taste maker Gilles Peterson, Kevin Le Gendre and musician Paul Weller. This mix was broadcast on www.nesssradio.com
