Results for "Tony Monaco Trio"

Tony Monaco Trio: Over and Over

by Pierre Giroux
March 28, 2024

Tony Monaco's latest album Over and Over is a journey into the world of jazz funk propelled by the timeless Hammond B-3 organ. With Monaco at the helm and accompanied by guitarist Zakk Jones and drummer Reggie Jackson, this trio embarks on a program of seven Monaco originals that are both compelling and undeniably funky.

Tony Monaco Trio: Over and Over

by Nicholas F. Mondello
March 10, 2024

B-3. The organ model resonates with jazz fans as something musically profound which fundamentally hits in the soul. Perhaps it is the Gospel and church roots or the list of greats in the jazz organ pantheon--Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Shirley Scott, et al. Now that Joey DeFrancesco has left us, there is a ...

Greg Fundis

Born: September 25, 1977

Greg Fundis is a highly sought-after Chicago-based drummer known for bringing energy, groove and chops to his live performances spanning a multitude of musical genres. Currently touring with internationally known tribute group Led Zeppelin 2 as well as world renowned guitarist Fareed Haque, he has shared the stage throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, Israel, Caribbean Islands, Indonesia and Japan along side other notable artists such as George Benson, Joey DeFrancesco, Paquito D'Rivera, Roy Hargrove, Louis Bellson, comedian Rich Little, Joe Lovano, Bob Brookmeyer, Tom Harrell & Tony Monaco.  
Greg has been recognized in Downbeat Magazine as a notable jazz alumnus holding a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from DePaul University in Chicago and a Bachelors from Millikin University. While at Millikin, Fundis became an internationally published percussion composer at the age of 19 with his book of compositions, "Contemporary Audition Solos for Percussion"(Studio 4 Music/MostlyMarimba). His teachers and mentors have included Steve Smith, Louis Bellson, Jim Chapin, Steve Houghton, Brian Justison and Kim Klickna.
In addition to relentless performing, Fundis is a music educator, ensemble director and clinician in the Chicago area where he has held positions at Roosevelt and DePaul universities and currently teaches percussion classes at Whitney Young High School and coordinates world percussion activities for over 3,000 area youth with JCC of Chicago.
Greg Fundis plays Ludwig drums, Paiste cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Humes and Berg cases and Remo drum Heads.

Midnight Special

Featuring the music of Tony Monaco Trio
Duration: 9:39
August 31, 2006

Tony Monaco Trio: Fiery Blues

by C. Michael Bailey
October 26, 2004

Tony Monaco has grown into a durable and intelligent purveyor of organ jazz. With the release of Fiery Blues, Mr. Monaco may now be considered in the same company and Jimmy Smith, John Patton, Jack McDuff, Shirley Scott, and Larry Young. While closer to Smith than Young in overall philosophy, Monaco does not shy away from ...

Intimately Live at the 501

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Released: 2002
Track listing: The Cat Takin

Let

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Released: 2002
Track listing: Friday Night At The Cadillac Club; Once I Had A Secret Love; Superstitious; Da Blues; Yardbird Suite; Cherokee; Minor Chant; All The Things You Are; Samba De Orfeo; One Step Ahead. (Total Time: 71:24).

Tony Monaco: Intimately Live at the 5:01

by Charlie B. Dahan
November 1, 2002

Live albums are not for the faint of heart. They often feature musicians playing up to the audience with the knowledge that what they are doing will be on CD for the ages so they play every note and riff they know. Others contain performances that are disappointing, as you realize that the real magic exists ...

Tony Monaco Trio: Let

by C. Michael Bailey
September 1, 2002

The return of the Organ-Guitar-Drums Trio... To Date, Columbus, Ohio organist Tony Monaco has had three well received releases on Summit records: Burnin’ Grooves ; Master Chops T , and Intimately Live at the 5:01. But before all of these, Monaco recorded and a self-produced a collection of Be Bop and Post Bop classics. Mr. Monaco ...

Tony Monaco Trio: Intimately Live at the 5:01

by C. Michael Bailey
September 1, 2002

Pass the ribs, sister...Hammond B3 specialist Tony Monaco is allowing no grass to grow beneath his feet. In August 2001, he released Burnin’ Grooves, a jazz organ trio extravaganza produced by Joey DeFrancesco, who’s trio contributes to over half of the recording. Then, six months later, Monaco releases Master Chops T, with an expanded ...