About/Bio
An extraordinary guitarist (electric/acoustic, rhythm/solo), producer, composer, gifted songwriter, melodic bassist and smooth sounding vocalist - Anthony plays all styles with creative, soulful passion. From fusion jazz, rock r&b, funk and country - His soulful guitar playing has been compared to many, including Steve Lukather (Toto), Grant Geissman, Jeff Beck, Michael Landau, Larry Carlton, Neal Schon (Journey), Eric Johnson, and Jimi Hendrix. What sets Anthony apart from most other guitarists, outside of his amazing tones and such versatility, is his extraordinary smooth vocals and melodic composing. Vocally, he has been likened to Gino Vanelli, Paul Carrack and Steve Perry.
His unique and creative guitar sounds have been heard on TV Movies (such as Discovery Channel, NBC, ABC & TV Commercials, Radio Jingles, Theme Songs for Talk Radio shows), Children's Albums (Greg & Steve) and his performances have been seen on VH1 with Richard Elliott & Tower of Power; and at countless concert venues!
Anthony's 2nd CD entitled "Return to Spirit" was just released in November 2008!! Many special featured guests on this CD, including Dan Siegel - a prolific contemporary jazz pianist and Jim Blair, touring and recording drummer with Spencer Davis Group, Shalamar and Luther Vandross, to name a few. Listen and buy now by going to the Listen & Buy Music link.
The music on "Return to Spirit" delves into the spirit world and expresses these concepts through Fusion Jazz, Light Jazz, Terrezza-style jazz and melodic rock/funk with Anthony's smooth vocals. Songclips available on CD Baby!
Anthony performs and tours with Springsteen! The Premier Tribute to the Boss with Josh Tanner as Bruce Springsteen! Anthony performs as "Miami Steve". This is one of the very best Springsteen tribute bands that you will ever see!
He has also been the touring guitarist with Martin Gerschwitz & Friends in the U.S. and in Europe. Martin, an accomplished keyboard player, is the touring keyboard player for Iron Butterfly, and has toured with Lita Ford, Meatloaf, Eric Burdon & The Animals and Walter Trout Band.
His history as a session player and producer enable him to bring depth and dimension to any project! He is available today for producing, session work, concerts and touring!
Music Is In the Veins!
Grandpa Carvevale, originally from Italy, was a professional concert violinist. Music and creativity pulse through the veins of his entire family!
Immersed in music since childhood, Anthony was born and raised in New Jersey, and started playing guitar at the age of 8, with the encouragement of his father (Louis Terrezza) who was an accomplished and recorded singer (pictured here). Anthony headed off to California at age 23, and has enjoyed a successful music career that includes recording sessions, tours, TV/Film, and songwriting. From New Jersey, California, Boulder, Colorado, Nashville, TN and back to California, Anthony's music continues to evolve and encompass life's travels and experiences.
Though Louis Terrezza is no longer on this earth to lend his encouragement and support, he always encouraged Anthony to follow his DREAMS!! To pass on his father's philosophy, Anthony encourages all around him, to never give up, stay focused, and keep your dreams alive!! Anthony's debut CD "Higher Ground" is dedicated in loving memory to his Dad.
Recording/Producing
It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and reality of tomorrow.
- Robert Goddard
Accomplished guitarist, producer and composer with a unique sound and uncanny talent for creating innovative guitar parts on the spot. Movie soundtracks, over 300 studio recording projects, live concert performances and touring. Recorded at Record Plant, Post Logic, Evergreen, Group 5, Present Time, Coupe Studios, Village Recorders, Master Control, Juniper, Silverlake, Wally Heider, ProQ, Mad Dog, Roewe Studio, Music Row, Nashville, Blue Knight Studio.
Producing/Arranging Credits
Self-Produced 2 CD's: "Higher Ground" (2003) & "Return To Spirit" (2008)
Produced Gina Kessler's Debut CD: "Let It Begin" (also played guitar) 2007; Produced Michelle Metzler song for Italian contest; Produced Chris Daniels Debut CD: Years Behind Bars (played slide guitar & bass) 2007; Co-arranger and vocalist on Ross Krutsingers CD "Last Days of Spring" on Wicked Road (also played guitar) 2003.
Sampling of Film/TV/Video/Radio Air Play/Jingles TV: Fox17 Morning Show in Nashville, TN with Singer/Songwriter Kenny Durham Music Row Recording Sessions throughout 2002-2004 Movie: Silent Heart / Movie Of the Week Ch 13 Beyond the Abyss; The Learning Channel - "Test Pilots, Night Pilots, F-22"; Radio Jingles for Ralph's & Thrifty Drug Stores; NBC - Movie of the Week - "Jack Reed" Mary Tyler Moore Productions - Janet Jackson's - Nasty Boys; Richard Elliott & Tower of Power - VH1 video performance; Dr. Laura's radio program theme song - "I Climbed The Mountain" (written by Niki Smart); Face Theatre - airplay in Japan, concerts; Nuboy - Zepplin Clothing Company Commercial for TV; Extra on "Santa Barbara" - Daytime Soap-Opera (2 episodes) The Crystals, Brian Hyland, Freddie Cannon.
Session Player on the following CD's/Concert Performances:
Photo: Richard Elliott & Anthony on VH1 Video with Tower of Power
Anthony's 2nd CD "Return to Spirit"- Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Anthony
Gina Kessler - "Let It Begin" - co-wrote and created and played guitar parts on Let it Begin & Sisters and played guitar throughout entire CD
Chris Daniels Project- "years behind bars"- Co-Producer and played slide guitar and bass
Thunder Road - Tribute to Bruce Sprintsteen, playing Steve Van Zandt
Mark Wood Band
Summer Heaven Charity Ball - benefiting The Night Commuter Children - August 2006
Jacksonville Jazz Festival with Blue Cat Express - April 2006
Anthony's first Solo CD "Higher Ground" - Rock/R&B, smooth jazz instrumentals, fusion rock and a little bit of modern country,Vocals/Guitar/Bass Wrote/co-wrote all songs, Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Anthony
Ross Krutsinger - Fuse Jazz - Last Days of Spring. Anthony is the lead vocalist and guitarist (as well as co-arranger) on the song "Wicked Road". He also played guitar on "Instructions to a Smuggler", and did back-up vocals on "One Minute".
Richard Elliott & Tower Of Power - VH1 Video (pictured above)
Rand Bishop - Nashville Music Row
Pamela G - R&B - Recorded and Mixed Production of 4 song EP
Youngheart Records - Greg & Steve - "Playing Favorites"
Cynthia Zaitz - "Moodswing" - (developed guitar & bass parts)
Michael Alvarez - "Mr. A" (developed guitar parts)
Rie Maffei - "RIE" (developed guitar parts)
Niki Smart "Seems So Peculiar" created and played all the guitar parts for Niki Smart's 1st CD for "I Climbed the Mountain", "Free Again" and "One and Only". The following critique is from earbuzz.com: "The highlight of the record... "I Climbed the Mountain"...the chorus is absolutely brilliant, with a gorgeous acoustic guitar solo near the end..."
Bob Malone - Delta Moon Records - Guitarist on "You've Got Your Room, I've Got Mine" & "Table For One"
Ronny Lapine & Radiance (co-writer & backup vocalist)
Bettina Holly Band - producer Jimmy Haskel with "Survivor" band members
Roger Capps - with Pat Benetar's bass player
Madison - Touring Funk Band - 8 piece funk, R&B horn band (bassist)
Theater: off-Broadway Orchestral Guitarist for Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Little Shop of Horrors
Backstage with Bobby Caldwell
