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Tony Monaco: Master Chops T

by R.J. DeLuke
February 13, 2004

Listen to Tony Monaco play the celebrated Hammond B3 organ. He swings like mad, solos like hell, and locks into soulful, vibrant grooves. The instrument has had a great resurgence in recent years. Listen to either of his two CDs and you can see that Monaco, while unheralded, is one of those few who can really ...

Tony Monaco Trio & Joey DeFrancesco Trio: A New Generation

by C. Michael Bailey
October 12, 2003

Recently there has been a glut of trendy organ jazz records. All have been capably conceived and performed. Most have been cutting edge, expanding the role of organ jazz with in the music. The majority of this music has steered away from standards and blues and focused on original compositions as vehicles. While, this is what ...

Master Chops T

By Tony Monaco

Label: Summit Records
Released: 2002
Track listing:

Acid Wash; White Dude Special; Ya Bay Bee; Gramp's Blues; Ode To Brother Jack; So May It Secretly Begin; Luck Be A Lady; Apple Honey; St. Thomas; Me And Mrs. Jones; Picking Up The Pieces. (Total Time: 62:50).

Burnin' Grooves

By Tony Monaco

Label: Summit Records
Released: 2002
Track listing: Blues for T; Backward Shack; Girl Talk; Fungi Mama; Jumpin' the Blues; Ashleen; Bluesette; Road Song; So Long For Now.

Intimately Live at the 5:01

By Tony Monaco

Label: Summit Records
Released: 2002
Track listing: The Cat; Takin

Tony Monaco: Intimately Live At The 501

by Jim Santella
October 1, 2002

As long as a live session is recorded over good equipment and the technical guys know what they’re doing, it’s most likely going to turn out better than a studio session. That’s the case this time out. Tony Monaco is sensational when working his regular gig. Spirits soar. His trio feeds off that audience energy and ...

Tony Monaco: Master Chops T

by Jim Santella
February 1, 2002

The title for Tony Monaco's latest album comes from the fiery organist's nickname. Master Chops T was impressive last year in his Summit debut. This year, he's even better. The Hammond B-3 powerhouse unleashes an exciting set with his regular band. There's something in it for everyone – particularly fans of the old organ combo groove. ...

The Tony Monaco Trio: Master Chops T

by C. Michael Bailey
February 1, 2002

Sophisticated Grease.   Tony Monaco's first recording, Burnin' Grooves (Summit 304, 2000) was very good. Half recorded with his own trio and half with his buddy's, Joey DeFrancesco, Grooves displays a prodigious and encyclopedic talent in the ways of the Hammond B-3. Earthy and Bluesy in one breath and sophisticated and erudite in the next, Monaco's ...

Tony Monaco: Master Chops T

by Jim Santella
February 1, 2002

The title for Tony Monaco's latest album comes from the fiery organist's nickname. Master Chops T was impressive last year in his Summit debut. This year, he's even better. The Hammond B-3 powerhouse unleashes an exciting set with his regular band. There's something in it for everyone – particularly fans of the old organ combo groove. ...

Tony Monaco: Burnin' Grooves

by Jim Santella
September 1, 2001

Tony Monaco fronts two organ trios on this album of hot standards. The leader and two excellent guitar traditionalists make the session stand out. Monaco maintains a lively rhythmic groove, while everyone adds fuel to the fire. Trading fours and stretching out, each trio member participates independently. And yet, they're cohesive. Derek DiCenzo and Louis Tsamous ...