Tony Monaco - East to West (2006)

Tracklist

01. I'll Remember Jimmy
02. O Barquino (My Little Boat)
03. Rudy and the Fox
04. Recordame
05. Don't Be That Way
06. Donna Lee
07. Roz Da' Cat
08. Softly As the Morning Sunrise
09. Like Someone In Love
10. Indiana



ony Monaco, an excellent organist who is happy to acknowledge the influence of Jimmy Smith (who he pays tribute to on his "I'll Remember Jimmy"), also has a personal sound and a swinging style of his own. Teamed with the fine bop guitarist Bruce Forman, drummer Adam Nussbaum, and occasionally saxophonist Byron Rooker, Monaco romps through a variety of jazz standards and a few basic originals. Although it seems odd that he performs both "Indiana" and "Donna Lee" (the latter is based on the former), both versions are enjoyable. Fans of swinging and soulful jazz organists will find much to enjoy in Tony Monaco's music.

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