Born in San Antonio, Texas, and now a Seattle, Washington resident for over two decades, Tony Gable has always been involved in the arts. He actually enrolled at Western Washington University with the dream of becoming an art teacher, but this dream gave way to the reality of an exciting and rewarding life in the performing arts.

His interest in a career as a professional musician began with his designing T-shirts and other merchandise for local Seattle bands. His whistle wetted by this, all it took was hearing and seeing Santana's work in Woodstock to get Tony out of college and into the "street percussion" scene. He would soon return, though, and ultimately earn a degree in graphic design which he uses to great effect even to this day.

His absence from school laid the groundwork for Gable to become a co-founder of the legendary Northwest group Cold, Bold, and Together. CBT represented Gable's first association with Kenny G, who was hired as the then-unknown "Kenny Gorelick" when CBT decided to "up its horns."

CBT shared bills with Kool and the Gang and Earth, Wind & Fire, and scored a regional Top 10 hit before disbanding late in the Seventies. When Kenny G went nova in 1986 with "Songbird," he wanted Tony with him, and they spent over four years on the road together. Tony finally returned home to his graphics design business and his commitment to make his own musical statement.

Says Tony, "It's funny to think how different it is now from the early days when Kenny first joined the band. We were paying our dues in small clubs, taverns and school dances. I'm proud of his phenomenal success and it's great he has encouraged my musical endeavors.