Three Chord Monte (Video Reel)
Welcome to my EPK! Below are some video and audio tracks as well reviews from my 2024 Release “Three Chord Monte” which has been getting steady radio play on 80+ stations worldwide since it’s release on May 17th 2024. It’s been receiving great reviews and was chosen for the Jazziz Magazine Editors Choice Playlist. The Album Features all original compositions and a stellar band including Paul Carlon on tenor sax, Jennifer Vincent on bass, and Rob Garcia on drums.
What the press is saying about Three Chord Monte
The Jazz Page by D. Glenn Daniels
“A masterful work showcasing his exceptional guitar prowess and emotive songwriting…meticulously crafted, featuring rich, intricate guitar work that seamlessly intertwines with his original soulful melodies. Romano’s compositions offer layers of complexity and depth.”https://thejazzpage.com/album/tony-romano-three-chord-monte/
All About Jazz by Nicholas Mondello
“Three Chord Monte from New York-based guitarist Tony Romano offers an expansive range of grooves, textures, and intensities. Throughout the session, he and his fine players demonstrate their obvious allegiance to melody, lyricism, and appropriate rhythmic foundation, yielding a fine overall recording.”
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/three-chord-monte-tony-romano-trm-records
“Especially notable is Romano’s bent for improvisation. Romano moves in so many different directions that it keeps the listener well engaged through the pensive, echoing “One for Bill,” a nod to Bill Frisell that showcases Romano’s lyrical approach, to the even more pensive “Reflection” and the moody “Hollow’ that opens with a gorgeous Romano solo intro. Unheralded compared to the ‘name’ guitarists on the jazz scene, Romano proves that he belongs in the conversation. This should be a ‘coming out’ breakthrough release for him.”
Jazz Music Archives by John Sanders
“The album opens strong with the Afrobeat groove of “Cadillac Green”… As Romano builds his solo he digs into some hardcore Prince style funk riffs, this one is a scorcher. Romano’s extensive work in Latin jazz shows up on a couple tracks and “Squirrelly” gets into some bluesy RnB with a New Orleans backline beat. All of the tracks are well composed and executed with imagination.”https://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/review/three-chord-monte/572777
JW Vibe by Jonathan Widran
“A wild, mood swinging roller coaster… the ever-adventurous guitarist Tony Romano has a lot of eclectic solo fire these days to keep everyone transfixed.”