Tony Monaco
Tony Monaco | |
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Born | August 14, 1959 |
Origin | Columbus, Ohio |
Genres | Jazz, soul |
Instruments | Organ, accordion, vocals |
Years active | 2000–present |
Anthony M. "Tony" Monaco (born August 14, 1959) is an American jazz organist.[1][2]
Biography
Monaco played accordion from childhood and was heavily influenced by Jimmy Smith in his youth. In 1971, he switched to organ after hearing Smith play the instrument, and later received personal mentoring from Smith. In the early 2000s, he recorded his debut album in collaboration with Joey DeFrancesco, A New Generation: Paesanos on the New B3 which reached #18 on Jazzweek's Top 100 for the year 2003, and began releasing material on Summit Records. [3] Monaco's career continued in the 2000s with frequent touring and performances with guitarist Pat Martino. Down Beat International Critics Poll placed Monaco in the top 5 jazz organists for the years 2005-2011.[4] His most commercially successful album was East to West which reached #4 on Jazzweek's Top 100 for the year 2006. [5] Monaco is also noted for his efforts in jazz education and holds the position Artist in Residence in Music at Hope College.[6]
Playing style and critical reception
Monaco's work, along with several contemporaries, is associated with a minor resurgence of "Chitlin' Circuit" style jazz. [7][8]
Discography
As leader
- At One (Mocloud Records, 2016) - with Yosuke Onuma, Gene Jackson
- Furry Slippers (Summit Records, 2015)
- Live at Cotton Club, Japan (Mocloud Records, 2013) - with Yosuke Onuma, Gene Jackson
- Celebration: Life, Love, Music (Summit Records, 2012) - with Joey DeFrancesco
- New Adventures (TMHP Records, 2012 [rel. 2014]) - with Howard Paul, Jim Rupp
- Groove: Blue (Q-Rious Music, 2011 [rel. 2015]) - with Vinny Valentino, Steve Smith
- Live at the Orbit Room (Summit Records, 2008)
- East to West (Summit Records, 2006) - with Bruce Forman
- Fiery Blues (Summit Records, 2004)
- A New Generation: Paesanos on the New B3 (Summit Records, 2003) - with Joey DeFrancesco
- Intimately Live at the 501 (Summit Records, 2002)
- Master Chops 'T' (Summit Records, 2002)
- Burnin' Grooves (Summit Records, 2001)
As sideman
- B3 Paradigm - Heath Jones (Heath Jones Productions, 2013)
- Undeniable: Live at Blues Alley - Pat Martino (HighNote Records, 2011)
- A Night in Jazz - Ray Mantilla (M.M.C. Produzioni S.r.l., 2010)
- Moanin' - Nancy Wright (Summit Records, 2009)
- Unified String Theory - Don Hales (Summit Records, 2008)
- Fresh Spin - Pete Mills (Chicken Coup Records, 2007)
- Funk 'N' Blues - Willie Pooch (Chicken Coup Records, 2006)
References
- ↑ "Details for musician Tony Monaco". at The Hammond Jazz Inventory
- ↑ "Tony Monaco - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
- ↑ "JazzWeek Year End 2003". Jazzweek. 2003-12-31. Retrieved 2016-11-01.
- ↑ "Tony Monaco Interview". Jazz Erie. 2011-06-26. Retrieved 2016-11-10.
- ↑ "JazzWeek Year End 2006". Jazzweek. 2006-12-31. Retrieved 2016-11-01.
- ↑ "Anthony Monaco". Hope College Directory. Retrieved 2016-11-01.
- ↑ Waltzer, Ben. "Review: MUSIC; Bach Aside, The Organ Swings Again". NY Times. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ Nathan, Dave. "Review: Artist Biography by Dave Nathan". AllAboutJazz. Retrieved November 16, 2016.