June Concert
Tony Monaco
JUNE 9, 2008
JUNE 9, 2008
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.
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 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 Peter Bernstein, 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.
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.
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 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 Peter Bernstein, 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.
| This concert being held at the: Best Western Brant Park Inn & Conference Ctr. 19 Holiday Drive Brantford, Ontario Tickets: $26.00 To reserve tickets call: 1-519-753-1543 or email us at: bdjazz@rogers.com |
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