Anthony Fung

Anthony Fung is a Canadian-born, Los Angeles-based drummer, composer, producer, and bandleader whose albums span quartets and expanded ensembles.

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Career Overview

About Anthony Fung

Fung's official biography identifies him as a Canadian-born drummer, composer, producer, and bandleader based in Los Angeles. It documents degrees from Berklee College of Music and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, along with mentorship and ensemble work in both programs.[1]

His artist-authorized Bandcamp traces a leader catalog from Chronicles through Flashpoint, What Does It Mean to Be Free?, and FO(U)RTH. The recordings move from an expanded ensemble with strings and multiple horns to smaller groups featuring David Binney, Braxton Cook, Mark Turner, and other distinct personnel.[1][2][3][4]

Ensembles and Career Threads

Bands & Projects

Leader, drummer, composer, and producer

Anthony Fung leader groups

Fung's recordings use changing ensemble sizes to frame his compositions, from Flashpoint's strings and winds to the quartet on FO(U)RTH.[2][4]

Drummer and graduate fellow

Herbie Hancock Institute ensemble

The official biography documents Fung's master's work in the program and performances and study with its resident artists and mentors.[1]

Composer and producer

Composition and production

Flashpoint credits Fung with all compositions and co-production, while later releases continue his independent writing and leader work.[2][3][4]

Selected, Not Exhaustive

Recordings to Know

2018

Flashpoint

Leader, drummer, composer, and co-producer

The expanded session combines saxophones, trombone, vibraphone, rhythm section, voice, percussion, and strings around Fung's compositions.[2]

Release details

2022

What Does It Mean to Be Free?

Leader, drummer, and composer

The nine-track album centers Fung with Luca Alemanno and Luca Mendoza and adds a rotating cast of horns, guitar, keyboards, harmonica, and percussion.[3]

Release details

2023