Frank Tontoh

Born into the world of music, his father being trumpeter Mac Tontoh, Frank began his musical studies at MIT in Los Angeles. Afterwards, he completed a degree in composition and arranging with school friend and fellow musician Courtney Pine at Trinity College London.

In 1982, Tontoh toured with his father's band Osibisa, touring the world for four years. On returning to London in 1986, He formed the Jazz Warriors with Pine, the first of many bands he'd become associated with.[2] The friends also appeared as part of the jazz quartet in the first instalment of Doctor Who's twenty-fifth anniversary special Silver Nemesis.

Afterwards, Tontoh went on to form his own band, Desperately Seeking Fusion. When news of his talent got out, he ended being called up to work for and perform with many talented acts including Aztec Camera, Level 42, Tasmin Archer,[1] Jason Donovan, Gary Barlow, Des'ree, Mis-Teeq and Gabrielle to name but a few.[3] In 1996, he worked with George Michael on his MTV Unplugged concert which lead to his Songs from the Last Century album in 1999. In 2000, Tontoh worked as a drummer and musical director for RnB superstar Craig David.[4] He also recorded and toured with the late Amy Winehouse on her Back to Black tour.

More recently, Tontoh appeared as part of the band in the 2016 film Genius. He is currently a drummer in funk band Brother Strut.

• Frank Tontoh at IMDb