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Genre: Jazz/Organ Trio/Funk
Composer: Tony Monaco

Tony Monaco - B3 Hammond Organ
Zakk Jones - Guitar
Reggie Jackson - Drums

Monaco is back! Better than ever!

Once again, Tony demonstrates how Jazz Organ is the 'people's music'. His readily identifiable sound is heard in all of the seven tracks but surely draws us in from the outset with, 'Da Daddy', where Tony launches a well-conceived and executed burner... His 'My Lil' Rosie Girl' places us back in the lounge environment with its charm and coziness (what a delightful tune!)...

All the components of traditional Jazz Organ are inherent is Tony's playing. With his nod to guitarist, Pat Martino ('One for Pat'), he lets it all hang out: shuffling us home but not before taking the reins and giving us a raucous yet bluesy solo... 'Over and Over (I Want You)' gives us that feel with his inventive comping and space provided to the soloists.

If Tony knows 'his sound' and the wheelhouse in which he works; Tony stays close to the groove that he established many years ago. He builds tension as he solos, working through his strengths and leaving the unknown alone...

'Ready Set Go' doesn't stray far from this comfort zone either as Tony uses trademark organ-antics to deliver the goods and encourage people to clap their hands...

In 'Sailboat', we hear his feet firmly planted in this tradition. Tony's renditions are fresh and present giving his over-all sound a familiarity that brings his listeners closer to the bandstand.

Tony's music always leaves you with a memorable melody or phrase. There's something about his melodic style that stays with you long after the music stops. Then, there's the funky side to Tony Monaco which is how he leaves us in the final track where Tony borrows the 'feel' that was so deeply ingrained in him from his early days of hearing Jazz Organ. Tony is a true disciple of the legend known as Jimmy Smith and it's evident in his performance here...

Track Listing

Sales Points

• For fans of funky, gigantic, infectious grooves, 'landslide' solos and overall great sounding, supreme quality, original music!

Press Quotes

'...organ marvel...'

     —UPI Arts & Entertainment

'...Monster B3 player.'

     —JazzTimes

'...His music is for all intents and purposes a celebration...'

     —All About Jazz

'...it makes perfect sense to give Jimmy Smith's heir apparent your full attention.'

     —Midwest Record

'...star.'

     —Jazziz Magazine