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"...Tony Monaco and crew craft a collection of cuts that reveal the depth and versatility of the B-3... In the hands of Jimmy Smith, the organ could sing. Here, Monaco again proves that he too is the sort of high-caliber player who can coax such a response...incredible range..." |
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"Tony Monaco, whose organ playing is similar to that of Jimmy Smith in the late '50s, performs nine diverse blues on this set plus Horace Silver's "The Preacher." Monaco has an enthusiastic and spirited style, one that is a constant joy to hear. Even with the program having nine straight blues, there is a surprising amount of variety due to the many tempos, moods and changes in instrumentation." |
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"In the organ world, Tony Monaco has become an unanticipated new star." |
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Neil Tesser, Jazziz
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"Tony Monaco is the latest organ marvel to capture significant attention."
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Ken Franckling, UPI Arts & Entertainment
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"Tony is a top-notch Hammond virtuoso." |
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Ernie Rideout, Keyboard
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"Burns with intensity and passion."
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Todd Albright, Down Beat
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" ' East to West' Monaco knows all the organ tricks, like the perfect moment to get the Leslie spinning, but his melodic chops are the driving force behind these 10 tracks. Even when playing a one-note chorus in 'Rudy and the Fox,' he pounds away with a clarity that shows off his precision instead of sounding like mere grandstanding." |
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"On the road to becoming a first-class operator of the B3 Hammond organ, Columbus, OH, native Tony Monaco has had to overcome roadblocks. The major one was a polio-like debilitating disease which forced him to change from accordion to organ. Another was the demands of a family business followed by the return of the disease. Undeterred, Monaco has made two albums with his trio, Burnin' Grooves being the second. He's joined on six tracks by his organ-playing peer, Joey DeFrancesco, who sits in on the piano. Monaco's playing exudes an exuberance that combines chitlin' rhythm & blues with gospel." |
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"Boils with the energy of a live show." |
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Down Beat |
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"Tony Monaco is a Monster B3 player." |
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Bill Milkowski, JazzTimes |
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"Monaco's Trio Smokes ...Monaco explodes in a climactic style... Exuberance, skillful dynamics and galvanic solo construction are this organ trio's assets....Monaco has plenty of soul to call his own" |
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Owen Cordle, JazzTimes, March 2003 |
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