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Tony Monaco Trio

Jazz Bar

This was hardcore Hammond organ from Tony 'mad keys' Monaco. He came on stage completely charged and ready to race, and was removing his sweat soaked jumper before the end of the first song. It became a bit wearying on a few occasions when he held chords far too long - he'd be on the same notes for 20 or 30 seconds, pulling a myriad of facial contortions to express the outstanding creativity he was displaying by holding that particular chord for just that long. But the crazy delight and contagious enthusiasm was inescapable. By the end, everyone in the room was shouting "yeah" when Tony asked to hear it, and each song was followed by vocal appreciation and rapturous applause.

The Jazz Bar, 6 - 10 Aug, 9.00pm (10.30pm), £6.00, fpp 166

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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