Jimmy Smith: Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise Joey DeFrancesco: Singin and Swingin Pat Martino: Live at Yoshi's Dr. Lonnie Smith: Foxy Lady (tribute to Hendrix) Frank Sinatra: Sinatra at the Sands Jimmy McGriff: Greatest Hits Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery: The Dynamic Duo Donny McCaslin: Seen from Above Don Patterson: Bopin and Burnin Richard "Groove" Holmes: After Hours

Tony Monaco has been playing music since he was eight years old. When he was twelve, he was given a Jimmy Smith album and instantly knew that jazz organ was his calling. Tony began to play in Jazz night clubs around Columbus, Ohio while he was still learning the art of the Hammond B3 organ. He was influenced by hometown organists such as Hank Marr and Don Patterson. Tony's newfound fascination led him to jazz organ legends Jimmy McGriff, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Charles Earland, Jack McDuff, and Dr. Lonnie Smith. Here he found an unlimited source of inspiration that has lasted over the years. He has released two CDs on Summit Records: Burnin' Grooves (2001) and Master Chops T (2002).

Read R.J. DeLuke's February 2002 interview with Tony, and be sure to visit Tony's website at http://www.b3monaco.com/.