Home » Jazz Articles » Zakk Jones
Jazz Articles about Zakk Jones
Bobby Selvaggio: Red Rhinoceros
by Mark Corroto
Minutes after the final out at Progressive Field, the stadium loudspeakers blast the refrain, “Cleveland rocks, Cleveland rocks, Cleveland rocks," from the 1979 Ian Hunter anthem (You're Never Alone With a Schizophrenic, Chrysalis). Fans stream out into the night singing along, celebrating another victory by their beloved small-market ballclub. Like Cleveland's Guardians, saxophonist Bobby Selvaggio has long seemed to punch above his weight. With Red Rhinoceros, the Cleveland-based altoist delivers a major-league performance with his hustling, underrated octet.
Continue ReadingTony Monaco Trio: Over and Over
by Pierre Giroux
Tony Monaco's latest album Over and Over is a journey into the world of jazz funk propelled by the timeless Hammond B-3 organ. With Monaco at the helm and accompanied by guitarist Zakk Jones and drummer Reggie Jackson, this trio embarks on a program of seven Monaco originals that are both compelling and undeniably funky. Monaco's approach to his compositions can be exemplified by the opening track “Da Daddy." This well-formulated and realized chart smokes along ...
Continue ReadingTony Monaco Trio: Over and Over
by Nicholas F. Mondello
B-3. The organ model resonates with jazz fans as something musically profound which fundamentally hits in the soul. Perhaps it is the Gospel and church roots or the list of greats in the jazz organ pantheon--Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Shirley Scott, et al. Now that Joey DeFrancesco has left us, there is a handful of great jazz B-3 organists still pumping jazz air--Mike LeDonne, for one, and Tony Monaco. With Over and Over, the Columbus, Ohio-based Monaco, ...
Continue Reading
