Anthony Cox (born October 24, 1954) is an American jazz bass player.

[1][2] He is known for his work with several leading musicians including Geri Allen, Dewey Redman, Dave Douglas, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Gary Thomas, Marty Ehrlich, Ed Blackwell, Joe Lovano, and Dave King.

[1] Cox grew up in Minneapolis and attended college at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.

"[4][5] Peter Madsen wrote that Cox is "open to all kinds of great music from around the world" and that "his bass sound is full of beauty and warmth and his ability to accompany and still add very creative ideas into whatever music he is playing is remarkable.

"[1] With Geri Allen With Uri Caine With Andrew Cyrille With David Friedman With Craig Harris With Joe Lovano With the Ron Miles Quartet With James Newton With Mike Nock With Jim Pepper With Bobby Previte With Dewey Redman With Sam Rivers' Rivbea Orchestra With John Scofield With Rory Stuart With Gary Thomas With Gust William Tsilis With Jack Walrath