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Tony Monaco
Jazz / Blues / Funk



GALENA, Ohio
United States

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Last Login:  8/20/2008
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Member Since12/4/2006
Band Websiteb3monaco.com
Band MembersColumbus and Regional Band Members Louis Tsamous Drums Robert Kraut Guitar Steve Purcell Drums Josh Hill Guitar Matt Wagoner Drums Derek DiCenzo Guitar Jim Rupp Drums Don Hales Guitar Tom Carroll Guitar Gene Walker Sax Toronto Band Vito Rezza Drums Ted Quinlin Guitar Various International Artists I work or have worked or recorded with: Adam Nussbaum Drums Lewis Nash Drums Harvey Mason Drums Byron Landham Drums Bobby Durham Drums Clarence Penn Drums Bruce Forman Guitar Russell Malone Guitar Peter Bernstein Guitar Paul Bollenback Guitar Plas Johnson Sax Red Holloway Sax Sonny Fortune Sax Kenny Ramton Trumpet Sarah Morrow Trombone Eric Neymeyer Vibes Steve Yeagar Vibes Kevin Mahogany Vocal Jimmy McGriff Organ Doctor Lonnie Smith Organ Gene Ludwig Organ Gene Ludwig Organ Craig Ebner Guitar Jake Langley Guitar Daryl Green Drums Brian Pardo Guitar
InfluencesJimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Don Patterson, Larry Young, Jack McDuff, Johnny Hammond Smith, Richard Groove Holmes, Doctor Lonnie Smith, Brian Augar, Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Santana, Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Thelonessel Monk, Oscar Peterson, Bobby Pierce, Hank Marr, Jim Russell, Joey DeFrancesco and many more....
Sounds LikeME :)
Record LabelChicken Coup Records
Type of LabelIndie








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Aug 22 2008 8:00P
Jazz Cave Nashville, Tennessee
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
Jazz Cave Nashville, Tennessee
Aug 29 2008 8:00P
Vail Jazz Festival Labor Day Weekend 8/29 - 9/1 Vail, Colorado
Sep 27 2008 8:00P
Sadona Jazz Festival Sadona, Arizona

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   About Tony Monaco
Show business is in Tony's blood Celebrated Hammond B-3 Jazz Organ wizard Tony Monaco began his keyboard life at age eight, on the accordion. But when he was twelve, his destiny as a Jazz organist was sealed when he first heard Jimmy Smith. At first, he was just a listener, but later, Smith would become his mentor, as well. An enthusiastic student, Tony began working in Jazz clubs as a teenager in his native Columbus, Ohio, guided by local organ gurus Hank Marr and Don Patterson. For further inspiration, Tony studiously absorbed the mastery of Jimmy McGriff, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Charles Earland, Jack McDuff, and Dr. Lonnie Smith. All would play a role in the development of his musical palette. On Tony's sixteenth birthday, his prayers were answered--he received an encouraging phone call from the late Jimmy Smith, who soon became his guru. This was the first of a regular series of calls where Smith taught Tony the secrets of the Hammond B-3. Four years later, when he was twenty, Jimmy Smith invited Tony to come play with him at his club in California--a peak lifetime experience for Tony Monaco. Tony the Teenage Organist Even today, after decades of being a pro, Tony continues to acknowledge the masters as he considers himself "still learning". In April 2000, Tony met fellow Jazz Organist Joey DeFrancesco when Joey played a gig in Columbus, Ohio. The two became instant friends and recognizing Tony's talent, Joey offered to produce a CD for him. A few weeks later, Tony was in Joey's Arizona studio recording the critically acclaimed CD, "Burnin Grooves," featuring drummer Byron Landham and guitarist Paul Bollenback. Producer DeFrancesco, who doubles on trumpet and piano, played on a few tracks as well. In September 2001, Tony's new CD "Burnin Grooves" on Summit Records was released nationally and the international success of the recording served as the catalyst for regional and national tours. Tony had long ago established himself as a force in local circles but it was "Burnin Grooves" that introduced him to a much wider audience. Dr. Lonnie Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, and Tony In February 2002, Summit Records released Tony's second national release, "Master Chops T," featuring his Trio with a smoking horn section. Tony's sophomore release was even more successful, climbing into the top 10 of the Jazz radio charts. On a roll, Summit Records released Tony's 3rd major release in October of 2002, and the recording was so successful and Tony began endorsing Hammond/Suzuki Organ. Shortly thereafter, Tony also began endorsing Native Instruments Software Synths, Cakewalk Sonar digital recording software and M-Audio hardware. As Tony reputation has grown, he has been blessed to play with some of greatest musicians on the planet, including Lewis Nash, Red Holloway, Plas Johnson, Sonny Fortune, Jon Faddis, Adam Nussbaum, Bruce Forman and Mel Lewis. For Tony, musical collaboration is one of life's greatest joys. Recording "East to West with Adam Nussbaum" In September 2003, Summit Records released "A New Generation," a particularly unique recording because it featured both Tony's and Joey DeFrancesco's Trio, both artists playing the latest model of the Hammond/Suzuki B3. Not surprisingly, the recording climbed the Jazz charts and also was a critical success. In 2004 Tony, a musician who is very guided by the manifesto of self-empowerment, completed building a new home that sports a specially deisgned studio, where he recorded his 5th Summit release, "Fiery Blues." An ardent student of the organ, and Jazz, and a world class communicator, it's no surprise that Tony is an accomplished teacher as well. In addition to private students, classes and clinics, Tony has produced a series of instructional DVDs. "Playing Jazz Hammond" and has quickly become indispensable for any serious student of the organ. Tony loves to teach In 2005, thanks to the success of "Fiery Blues," Tony traveled extensively, including the US, Australia, New Caledonia, and Canada. Returning home in September after a 10 day tour of Australia, Tony recorded his newest CD "East to West" on his newly formed "Chicken Coup" Records with Adam Nussbaum on drums and Bruce Forman on Guitar. "Chicken Coup", Tony explains, is a label for keyboard players . "I teamed up with Summt Records as Executive producer, Summit does what they do best and so do I, together we can get keyboard players opportunities that maybe previously were hard to find!" With the release of "East to West," in February of 2006, Tony has experienced another burst of interest, playing the JAVA Jazz Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, as well as future gigs in Europe, Australia, Japan, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta and US. In 2007, Tony Celebrated a special anniversary, “40 Years” as a musician and completed his first “World Tour”. Tony also made the cover of Keyboard Magazine. Tony’s drive as an innovator and missionary to carry forward his passion for the Hammond Organ, brought him to play many major festivals and premier jazz clubs in Australia, Japan, Indonesia, Germany, Italy, Scotland, Holland, Spain, as well as Canada and US. He played with many jazz greats such as: Harvey Mason, Lewis Nash, Herlin Riley, Matt Wilson, Red Holloway, Jeff Clayton, Terrel Stafford, Eric Alexander, Bobby Durham, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Paul Bollenback, Bruce Forman, Kevin Mohogany, Vito Rezza, Ted Quinlin, as well as many jazz greats from Japan, Australia and Europe. As producer his new found label “Chicken Coup Records” has released several undiscovered organist around the globe and his role as educator has allowed him to spread and cultivate many new hopefuls to the art of Jazz/Blues organ. Tony says “2008 will be my biggest year ever”. Already slated to play a Far East tour with Harvey Mason and Pat Martino, a Europe tour with Paul Bollenback, Eric Alexander and Bobby Durham, Tony is looking forward to growing in his mission to spread the love of his music to everyone. Now filming a new educational series DVD, “The Blues”, Tony has started “Mother Hen Music Education” series, where he plans to expand his DVD educational series to include other keyboard greats to expand the hope for future students of the keyboard. Chicken Coup Records will have many new releases and Tony is planning a special recording incorporating modern electronic techniques to traditional style playing. Tony has now become Hammond/Suzuki’s prime endorser and plans to expand his clinics and performances to help raise the awareness of the organ and its importance in traditional and modern music worldwide!

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Danie





Aug 20 2008 7:39 PM

thanks for making me divide your musical universe!!! Danie friendshipsImage and video hosting by TinyPic
Antonio Imparato





Aug 20 2008 5:16 PM

Ziooooooooooooo Tooooooooooooooooonyyyyyyyyyyy comm stai???

ti aspetto a napoli con tutti i napoletani amici tuoi a presto un abbraccio forte, Antonio.
Giacomo Tantillo





Aug 20 2008 12:54 PM

CIAO GRANDE TONY TI RICORDI DI ME?
ABBIAMO SUONATO DONNA LEE A 6000 KM ORARI....
OVVIAMENTE TI PARLO DI SORIANO NEL CIMINO!
CIAO BELLO A PRESTO@
tuscia in jazz





Aug 18 2008 10:28 AM

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00 Euro
DUAL BLUES





Aug 18 2008 9:03 AM

Ciao Tony ho visto lo show a Trasimeno Blues: SEI GRANDE!!!
Blues.
Michael Shannon





Aug 18 2008 1:50 AM

Thanks for the add Tony and it was great spending a little time with you last year. Hope you make it back to Melbourne soon.
Regards, Michael
Chiara Orlando





Aug 17 2008 3:03 PM

Hi great man,
grazie per la bella energia che ci hai trasmesso insieme al tuo immenso amore per la musica...sei una persona fantastica e sono onorata di averti conosciuto.
you are in my heart.
kiss from sicily,
Chiara.
Garth Ploog





Aug 17 2008 9:10 AM

Cool vibe. Great to have you as part of my friends network.
G:)
SOUL SUGAR





Aug 16 2008 2:20 PM

hi Mr T.....man you sure sound good on that organ !!!

best greetings from Paris

Mr G.
ireneparabita





Aug 16 2008 8:35 AM

Ciaoo big tonyyyyy!ci manchi tantissimo ti ricordiamo ogni giorno sei rimasto nei nostri cuori!evviva tony ij pozzo candar caundry!sei un grande man ti voglio bene!ire
Elio Coppola





Aug 15 2008 7:09 PM

TONY MONACO!!!! HE IS THE MAAAAAAAN!!!!
RATPACKMUSIC





Aug 15 2008 4:12 PM

Hey Toni How are You?
was fun in Tuscia Jazz!!!!
Tim Saul Modern Jazz Trio





Aug 15 2008 3:36 PM

Hi Tony, Hope the UK gigs are going well in Edinburgh. Sorry we cannot make it to see you this year. When is your lead sheet book being published?
Regards, Tim Saul
tuscia in jazz





Aug 15 2008 3:29 PM

ciao tony pozzo cantare country monaco.
hai visto sul mio myspace il video di malafemmena?
ci manchi a tutti e tutti continuano sempre a parlare di te.
sei il numero 1 fratomo.
ciao italo
ps voglio stare nei top amici
Gilda





Aug 15 2008 3:23 PM

GRandissimoooooooooooooooo!!!!
tuscia in jazz





Aug 7 2008 9:48 AM

io pozzo cantare country!!
che bello!
ciao Italo Fratomo tuo
Phil





Jul 21 2008 4:33 PM

Can't wait to see you at the J&R Fest Friday. Mom and Dad will be in town too. Friday is Dad's 60th birthday!

Back at Ravari Room in October?

Phil
Melody





Jul 14 2008 6:48 PM

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Shawn





Jul 12 2008 10:46 PM

Detroit is missing it some Tony Monaco! Sweet need that mighty groove!! All the best.
Luca Ingletti drums





Jun 28 2008 10:31 AM

ciao tony come stai? se vieni a suonare in italia chiamami mi fara' molto piacere!

Ciao!

Luca
Maurizio Spampani





Jun 26 2008 8:20 PM

Ciao Tony (GRANDE)
Ti Aspetto, ci vediamo al trasimeno blues.
Quando sei in Italy Chiamami.
Un saluto a Mamma.
Maurizio Spampani
Eric Bikales





Jun 23 2008 7:49 PM

Hey Tony! So great meeting you at the show. Thanks for all the wonderful pointers---so how much do I owe you? You played your ass off at the NAMM gig, and really made the whole thing worthwhile!
All the best!
Amy





Jun 21 2008 11:42 AM

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!!!!!DRUMMING ON LINE!!!!!





Jun 17 2008 7:57 AM

Hi, thanks for the add! If you have time tell me thing you think of the project "DRUMMING ON LINE." It would be a pleasure for me have one opinion of yours.
Talk to you soon.

Maurino
MR. RICHARD





Jun 17 2008 12:49 AM

JUS' STOPPED BY TO SAY HEY & ALWAYS "THANX" OR THE ADD.
GREAT RESPECTS FOR YOUR WORK ...

ROCK ON !

MR.
RICHARD
gianni di benedetto