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Tony Palkovic

Born: 1951

Tony Palkovic was born in Youngstown, Ohio and started playing the trumpet at age 9, first in his grade school band and continuing through high school with the concert and marching band. At the age of 12, Tony became interested in the guitar and played at parties, school dances, and nightclubs throughout his teenage years. Following high school, Palkovic studied music and film at Columbia College in Chicago before transferring to the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in composition.

Following his graduation, Palkovic led a jazz-fusion band under his name, which he played with throughout the Midwest, before releasing his first album, Deep Water in 1980. Released to critical fanfare, Deep Water made many top 10 airplay lists on jazz radio stations across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Palkovic moved to the Claremont area in 1983 and continued to record and release albums of original music, including 1983’s Every Moment, 1985’s Born With A Desire, and 2001’s Esoteric. Over the years, Palkovic recorded and toured with world-renowned musicians such as Patrick Moraz, Jimmy Haslip, Ric Fierabracci, Steve Weingart, Doug Lunn, Enzo Todesco, Hans Zurmuelen and Krys Mach; and shared a concert bill with artists like Richard Elliot, Jeff Lorber, Kenny G, The Average White Band, and Weather Report. Palkovic’s playing has also been praised by the likes of Guitar Player and 20th Century Guitar magazine, with Guitar Player commenting, “If you haven't yet heard Tony Palkovic's brand of music, you don't know what you're missing.”

A Tribute To Guitarist, Radio Announcer And Dear Friend Tony Palkovic

by Len Davis
December 24, 2023

A tribute to guitarist, radio announcer and dear friend the late Tony Palkovic who passed this day 2019. Music from the 2000s with guitarist Nat Janoff, Vital Tech Tones and bassist and multi-instrumentalist Al Garcia. Cosmo Squad live, and Latin sounds from Dave Weckl Band and Jimmy Haslip.Playlist Tony Palkovic “Force of Habit" from ...

Tribute to radio presenter and musician the late Tony Palkovic

by Len Davis
December 23, 2020

A tribute to the late KSPC radio presenter Tony Palkovic includes John Scofield, John McLaughlin, Chick Corea and much more. Playlist Tony Palkovic “Force of Habit" from Esoteric (Self Produced) 00:00 Tony Palkovic “Bull by the Horns" from As to Another (Self Produced) 06:37 Tony Palkovic “Intangible" from As to Another (Self Produced) 13:15 ...