Tony Monaco - Over And Over

Facts Once again, Tony demonstrates how Jazz Organ is the 'people's music'. His readily identifiable sound is heard in all of the seven tracks but surely draws us in from the outset with, 'Da Daddy', where Tony launches a well-conceived and executed burner... His 'My Lil' Rosie Girl' places us back in the lounge environment with it's charm and coziness (what a delightful tune!) All the components of traditional Jazz Organ are inherent is Tony's playing. With his nod to guitarist, Pat Martino ('One for Pat'), he let's it all hang out: shuffling us home but not before taking the reins and giving us a raucous yet bluesy solo... 'Over and Over (I Want You)' gives us that feel with his inventive comping and space provided to the soloists. If Tony knows 'his sound' and the wheelhouse in which he works; Tony stays close to the groove that he established many years ago. He builds tension as he solos, working through his strengths and leaving the unknown alone.