Monaco, Tony
Summit, 2021, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 27.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Ballads, Blues
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 81
O’s Notes: The B3 is at the core of Strollin’ and there’s nobody better than veteran Tony Monaco at the helm. Hendrick Meurkens (harmonica), Mark Lucas (g) and producer Reid Hoyston (d) round out the quartet. Meurkens’ melodies warmed our soul on “Roz Da Cat” and “A Child Is Born” with soothing solos from Lucas and Monaco as well. Lucas shines on the title track but this is truly a balanced effort, one worth repeating!
Publicist: The Tracking Station