Elias Tona is a Venezuelan bassist, composer, recording artist, and touring musician recognized for his extraordinary versatility across a wide range of musical styles and traditions. Equally comfortable on electric bass and upright bass, Elias has built an international reputation as a highly sought-after session musician and live performer known for blending technical mastery with deep musical sensitivity.
His ability to perform everything from classical guitar repertoire arranged for bass to jazz, fusion, Black American music traditions, Latin American styles, pop, world music, and contemporary improvisation has made him one of the most adaptable bassists working today. Whether in the studio or on stage, Elias is known for his authenticity, musicality, and ability to seamlessly move between genres.
Since 2015, Elias has toured extensively with legendary jazz fusion guitarist Al Di Meola, performing internationally alongside world-class musicians and appearing on major stages around the globe. His touring and recording career has also included work with acclaimed artists such as Sandy Patti, Kim Burrell, La India, Jerry Rivera, Philippe Saisse, Gumbi Ortiz, Tom Brechtlein, Danny Gottlieb, and Euro Zambrano.
Elias has earned two Grammy Award nominations and received a 2021 Emmy Award nomination in the Television Commercial Advertisement category, reflecting the broad scope of his work across music performance, composition, and media production.
His solo album Profile showcases the full range of his artistry through solo bass arrangements and compositions inspired by musical traditions from around the world. The project received critical acclaim and earned him a featured artist interview with For Bass Players Only Magazine.
Known for requiring different instruments, tunings, and tonal approaches depending on the musical setting, Elias relies on S.I.T. Strings for consistency, flexibility, and professional performance across every genre he performs.
