Welcome to anthonylanni.com! Anthony Lanni is a New York City based jazz guitarist, who specializes in Brazilian music. Anthony performs traditional Brazilian music in the Samba, Bossa Nova, Baiao and Bolero styles, with compositions by Baden Powell, Vinicius de Moraes, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Arsenio Rodriguez, Milton Nascimento and more. The music is highly rhythmic, beautiful, and rich in harmony and melody. Anthony performs either as a solo artist, or in small combos (duos, trios, and quartets), and is available for performances at music venues, restaurants, and private events and also gives guitar lessons.

Visit the music page to hear some recordings of Anthony's traditional Brazilian music project.


Additionally, Anthony also has a electronic-jazz project called Criminoso. Criminoso is a four piece band with saxophone, trombone, guitar, and bass, over a foundation of electronic grooves. Criminoso's eclectic sound combines the compositional richness of jazz, latin, and other idioms, with the danceability and sonic experimentation of electronic forms. Go to http://www.criminosomusic.com for more information.




To contact Anthony regarding bookings, lessons, or performances, e-mail him at anthony@anthonylanni.com, or call him at 718-344-9146.