TONY ADAMO IS ROLLIN’ WITH A LEAN MEAN FUNK MACHINE Franki LaMantia, New York City, New York www.strokeland.com Tony Adamo kicks it into high gear with help from the rollin’ lean mean funk machine: Eddie Henderson (trumpet), Mike Clark (drums), and Richie Goods (bass). Adamo’s long time guitarist/producer, Jerry Stucker, brought this mighty trio of great players together at Dubway Recording Studios, New York City. There the three recorded on two songs for Adamo’s new 2010 release. One of the songs is a second cover of a Tower of Power hit song. The other song is a cover of a 70’s pop hit that also grooves with the bad to the bone vibes of the legendary guitarist, Blackbyrd McKnight. Mcknight recently recorded on two cuts for Adamo’s new CD. “This Time it’s Real,” is Adamo’s first cover of a TOP hit song. It can be downloaded at www.strokeland.com. Strokeland Records is owned by the Stephen ‘Doc’ Kupka, a founding member of Tower of Power. DIG THE PLAYERS: Eddie Henderson (trumpet) is now on staff at Juilliard School of Music. His bio-gigs include: Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey, John Handy, Joe Henderson and Charles Earland. Mike Clark’s (drums) Blueprints of Jazz Volume 1 is listed as one of the best new CDs of 2008, Downbeat Magazine. Clarke’s bio-gigs include: Herbie Hancock and the Head Hunters, Wayne Shorter, Al Jarreau, Joe Henderson and Larry Goldings. Richie Goods (bass) is an alumni of Berkley School of Music. Good’s bio-gigs include: Head Hunters, Christine Aguilera, Michael Wolff, Whitney Houston and his band, Nuclear Fusion. Blackbyrd McKnight’s bio-gigs include: Herbie Hancock, the Head Hunters, Funkadelics, Sonny Rollins, George Clinton and the Pfunk All Stars, Bootsy Collins and Charles Lloyd. TONY ADAMO IS ROLLIN’ WITH A LEAN MEAN FUNK MACHINE Franki LaMantia, New York City, New York <a href="http://www.strokeland.com">www.strokeland.com</a> Tony Adamo kicks it into high gear with help from the rollin’ lean mean funk machine: Eddie Henderson (trumpet), Mike Clark (drums), and Richie Goods (bass). Adamo’s long time guitarist/producer, Jerry Stucker, brought this mighty trio of great players together at Dubway Recording Studios, New York City. There the three recorded on two songs for Adamo’s new 2010 release. One of the songs is a second cover of a Tower of Power hit song. The other song is a cover of a 70’s pop hit that also grooves with the bad to the bone vibes of the legendary guitarist, Blackbyrd McKnight. Mcknight recently recorded on two cuts for Adamo’s new CD. “This Time it’s Real,” is Adamo’s first cover of a TOP hit song. It can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.strokeland.com">www.strokeland.com</a>. Strokeland Records is owned by the Stephen ‘Doc’ Kupka, a founding member of Tower of Power. DIG THE PLAYERS: Eddie Henderson (trumpet) is now on staff at Juilliard School of Music. His bio-gigs include: Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey, John Handy, Joe Henderson and Charles Earland. Mike Clark’s (drums) Blueprints of Jazz Volume 1 is listed as one of the best new CDs of 2008, Downbeat Magazine. Clarke’s bio-gigs include: Herbie Hancock and the Head Hunters, Wayne Shorter, Al Jarreau, Joe Henderson and Larry Goldings. Richie Goods (bass) is an alumni of Berkley School of Music. Good’s bio-gigs include: Head Hunters, Christine Aguilera, Michael Wolff, Whitney Houston and his band, Nuclear Fusion. Blackbyrd McKnight’s bio-gigs include: Herbie Hancock, the Head Hunters, Funkadelics, Sonny Rollins, George Clinton and the Pfunk All Stars, Bootsy Collins and Charles Lloyd.

2009-10-14T02:34:50Z

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GET HIP TO IT! Denver's Smooth Jazz Radio Station KKHI 101.9 is spinning Tony Adamo's cover of the Tower of Power hit "This Time It's Real". Request it at kkhi1019.com www.strokeland.com www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo GET HIP TO IT! Denver’s Smooth Jazz Radio Station KKHI 101.9 is spinning Tony Adamo’s cover of the Tower of Power hit “This Time It’s Real”. Request it at kkhi1019.com <a href="http://www.strokeland.com">www.strokeland.com</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo">www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo</a>

2009-09-26T21:26:10Z

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8/8 - A STROKELAND FIRST! DOWNLOAD THE NEW TONY ADAMO EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE! www.strokeland.com www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo For the first time ever, Strokeland Records is releasing the full version of a new song for download long before the CD is released. Tony Adamo's hot new remake of the classic Tower of Power hit "This Time It's Real" is available TODAY for download as an MP3 file. You can DOWNLOAD THE FULL SONG TODAY from right here on the Strokeland web site with no copy protection hassles. This smooth, funky arrangement by Jerry Stucker, covered by Strokeland Records artist Tony Adamo, was written by Tower of Power co-founders, Stephen 'Doc' Kupka and Emilio Castillo. Mic Gillette, who has arranged and recorded on six Adamo/Stucker songs, wrote a funk show-time arrangement for this new cover and laid down the brass. Tom E. Politizer of TOP was brought in for the lead solo, and Doc Kupka, the Funky Doctor himself, anchored the horn section. Adamo's smooth, sensuous vocals and a hot TOP horn section, along with a killer rhythm section make this song the sound of the summer. DOWNLOAD "THIS TIME IT'S REAL" NOW! 8/8 – A STROKELAND FIRST! DOWNLOAD THE NEW TONY ADAMO EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE! <a href="http://www.strokeland.com">www.strokeland.com</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo">www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo</a> For the first time ever, Strokeland Records is releasing the full version of a new song for download long before the CD is released. Tony Adamo’s hot new remake of the classic Tower of Power hit “This Time It’s Real” is available TODAY for download as an MP3 file. You can DOWNLOAD THE FULL SONG TODAY from right here on the Strokeland web site with no copy protection hassles. This smooth, funky arrangement by Jerry Stucker, covered by Strokeland Records artist Tony Adamo, was written by Tower of Power co-founders, Stephen ‘Doc’ Kupka and Emilio Castillo. Mic Gillette, who has arranged and recorded on six Adamo/Stucker songs, wrote a funk show-time arrangement for this new cover and laid down the brass. Tom E. Politizer of TOP was brought in for the lead solo, and Doc Kupka, the Funky Doctor himself, anchored the horn section. Adamo’s smooth, sensuous vocals and a hot TOP horn section, along with a killer rhythm section make this song the sound of the summer. DOWNLOAD “THIS TIME IT’S REAL” NOW!

2009-08-08T20:21:42Z

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Raoul Fernandes of horndrivenradio.com reports. Your song"This Time It's Real" is scoring a 4 out 5 with the listeners. Sandy Shore of Smoothjazz.com goes national with radio marketing for "This Time It's Real" Aug 1st. The horn section is made up of current Tower Of Power members Doc Kupka, Tom Politzer and returning member Mic Gillette. Guitarist/producer Jerry Stucker brought in R&B/Soul -legend drummer, James Gadson (Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones),The organist Neil Larson (Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Whitney Houston), and Reggie McBride on bass (Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Keb’Mo’) www.strokeland.com www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo Raoul Fernandes of horndrivenradio.com reports. Your song”This Time It’s Real” is scoring a 4 out 5 with the listeners. Sandy Shore of Smoothjazz.com goes national with radio marketing for “This Time It’s Real” Aug 1st. The horn section is made up of current Tower Of Power members Doc Kupka, Tom Politzer and returning member Mic Gillette. Guitarist/producer Jerry Stucker brought in R&B/Soul -legend drummer, James Gadson (Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones),The organist Neil Larson (Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Whitney Houston), and Reggie McBride on bass (Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Keb’Mo’) <a href="http://www.strokeland.com">www.strokeland.com</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo">www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo</a>

2009-07-26T02:38:24Z

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As we mentioned last month, Strokeland Records artist Tony Adamo is releasing a cover song from the Eastbay's own “Tower Of Power”. Tony and record producer/guitarist Jerry Stucker, have dusted off the classic “This Time It’s Real”, and added their own “take” to the song. “This Time It’s Real” is the first song from a new CD (Untitled) to be released by Tony Adamo in 2010. It will soon be released for airplay, but you can hear it here first, at HornDrivenRadio.com. We currently have this new offering in our rotation, and it will play three times in our nearly nine hour rotation. Guitarist/producer Jerry Stucker brought in R&B/Soul -legend drummer, James Gadson (Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones),The organist Neil Larson (Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Whitney Houston), and Reggie McBride on bass (Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Keb’Mo’) to record the rhythm tracks on the song. The horn section is made up of current Tower Of Power members Doc Kupka, Tom Politzer and returning member Mic Gillette. For more information on Tony Adamo, please visit Tony at www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo Posted by Raoul Fernandes at www.horndrivendario.com As we mentioned last month, Strokeland Records artist Tony Adamo is releasing a cover song from the Eastbay’s own “Tower Of Power”. Tony and record producer/guitarist Jerry Stucker, have dusted off the classic “This Time It’s Real”, and added their own “take” to the song. “This Time It’s Real” is the first song from a new CD (Untitled) to be released by Tony Adamo in 2010. It will soon be released for airplay, but you can hear it here first, at HornDrivenRadio.com. We currently have this new offering in our rotation, and it will play three times in our nearly nine hour rotation. Guitarist/producer Jerry Stucker brought in R&B/Soul -legend drummer, James Gadson (Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones),The organist Neil Larson (Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Whitney Houston), and Reggie McBride on bass (Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Keb’Mo’) to record the rhythm tracks on the song. The horn section is made up of current Tower Of Power members Doc Kupka, Tom Politzer and returning member Mic Gillette. For more information on Tony Adamo, please visit Tony at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo">www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo</a> Posted by Raoul Fernandes at <a href="http://www.horndrivendario.com">www.horndrivendario.com</a>

2009-07-19T00:32:02Z

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Horndrivenradio will be the first to play Adamo's "This Time It's Real Tony Adamo's New Strokeland Release Tony Adamo’s New Strokeland Records Release Fred E. Harris, Los Angeles, CA The soul funk artistry of Strokeland recording artist Tony Adamo is about to hit the radio airwaves in the form of a previous hit song written by Tower of Power (TOP) co-founders Stephen “Doc” Kupka and Emilio Castillo. TOP members, Doc Kupka, Tom Politzer and returning member Mic Gillette add their funky horns to this cover song, another funk pop hit to be. In keepin’ his ear to the street, guitarist/producer Jerry Stucker added R&B/Soul -legend drummer, James Gadson (Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones),The funked-out organist Neil Larson (Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Whitney Houston), and the soulful playing of Reggie McBride on bass (Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Keb’Mo’). Jim Santella of L.A. JAZZ SCENE MAGAZINE digs Adamo’s strong original style and says, “He sings with the bold character of a man who knows how to entertain, recalling pop singers Tom Jones, David Clayton-Thomas and Brook Benton, as well as jazz singers Al Jarreau and Mark Murphy.” With Tony Adamo’s smooth funk vocals, the triple threat of TOP horns and the rhythm section applying pressure to the groove, this song will be the sound of the summer. HornDrivenRadio.com will be the first U.S. radio station to break this new MP3, “This Time it’s Real.” Yes that's right, we will be running this first. We will make an announcement when this song will hit the rotation. For more information on Tony Adamo, www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo www.strokeland.com Horndrivenradio will be the first to play Adamo’s “This Time It’s Real Tony Adamo’s New Strokeland Release Tony Adamo’s New Strokeland Records Release Fred E. Harris, Los Angeles, CA The soul funk artistry of Strokeland recording artist Tony Adamo is about to hit the radio airwaves in the form of a previous hit song written by Tower of Power (TOP) co-founders Stephen “Doc” Kupka and Emilio Castillo. TOP members, Doc Kupka, Tom Politzer and returning member Mic Gillette add their funky horns to this cover song, another funk pop hit to be. In keepin’ his ear to the street, guitarist/producer Jerry Stucker added R&B/Soul -legend drummer, James Gadson (Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones),The funked-out organist Neil Larson (Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Whitney Houston), and the soulful playing of Reggie McBride on bass (Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Keb’Mo’). Jim Santella of L.A. JAZZ SCENE MAGAZINE digs Adamo’s strong original style and says, “He sings with the bold character of a man who knows how to entertain, recalling pop singers Tom Jones, David Clayton-Thomas and Brook Benton, as well as jazz singers Al Jarreau and Mark Murphy.” With Tony Adamo’s smooth funk vocals, the triple threat of TOP horns and the rhythm section applying pressure to the groove, this song will be the sound of the summer. HornDrivenRadio.com will be the first U.S. radio station to break this new MP3, “This Time it’s Real.” Yes that’s right, we will be running this first. We will make an announcement when this song will hit the rotation. For more information on Tony Adamo, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo">www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo</a> <a href="http://www.strokeland.com">www.strokeland.com</a>

2009-07-04T05:37:43Z

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some funky tracks Passport Tony Adamo Straight Up Deal-Urbanzone Records Tony Adamo-lead vocal/spoken word, Mike Clark-drums, Freddie Washington-bass, Eddie Henderson-trumpet, Neil Larsen-piano, Sandy Griffith-background vocals, Jerry Stucker-guitar Funky Fingers Paul Jackson Funk On A Stick-Backdoor Records Paul Jackson-bass/vocals, Mike Clark-drums, Bill Summers-percussion, Herbie Hancock-keyboards, Jerry Stucker-guitar Summertime Professor R J Ross Face To Face- Lantana Records Professor R J Ross-piano/syn/ lead vocal, Steve Gadd-drums, Robert Quintana- percussion, Neil Larsen-organ, Sandy Griffith, Jeannie Tracy-background vocals, Jerry Stucker-guitar/bass Go With It EastBay Messengers Detour To Oakland-DaFunk Records Mike Clark-drums, Paul Jackson-bass, Mark Kaye-keyboards/vocals, Jerry Stucker-guitar www.jerrystucker.com www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo some funky tracks <pre><code>Passport Tony Adamo Straight Up Deal-Urbanzone Records</code></pre> Tony Adamo-lead vocal/spoken word, Mike Clark-drums, Freddie Washington-bass, Eddie Henderson-trumpet, Neil Larsen-piano, Sandy Griffith-background vocals, Jerry Stucker-guitar <pre><code>Funky Fingers Paul Jackson Funk On A Stick-Backdoor Records</code></pre> Paul Jackson-bass/vocals, Mike Clark-drums, Bill Summers-percussion, Herbie Hancock-keyboards, Jerry Stucker-guitar <pre><code>Summertime Professor R J Ross Face To Face- Lantana Records</code></pre> Professor R J Ross-piano/syn/ lead vocal, Steve Gadd-drums, Robert Quintana- percussion, Neil Larsen-organ, Sandy Griffith, Jeannie Tracy-background vocals, Jerry Stucker-guitar/bass <pre><code>Go With It EastBay Messengers Detour To Oakland-DaFunk Records</code></pre> Mike Clark-drums, Paul Jackson-bass, Mark Kaye-keyboards/vocals, Jerry Stucker-guitar <a href="http://www.jerrystucker.com">www.jerrystucker.com</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo">www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo</a>

2009-06-28T06:15:58Z

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Tony Adamo’s Soul Funk Session/Strokeland Records Fred E. Harris Los Angeles, CA Matt Boudreau’s Broken Radio Recording Studio, San Francisco, California was the perfect sound back drop for the soul funk artistry of singer-songwriter Tony Adamo’s smooth funk vocals and Jerry Stucker’s in the pocket production of a new cover for a Tower of Power (TOP) hit tune. The funky knockin’ song covered by Strokeland Record artist, Tony Adamo was written by Tower of Power co-founders, Stephen “Doc” Kupka and Emilio Castillo. This historical session was photographed by famed photographer, Mark Leialoha. When “Doc” got hip to this new Adamo/Stucker arrangement he was in the groove and immediately signed on for the horn section. Mic Gillette, who has arranged and recorded on six Adamo/Stucker songs, wrote a funk show time arrangement for this new cover. Tom E. Politizer of TOP was brought in to do the lead solo. This funkifided TOP horn section combination blew the roof right off the Broken Records Studio sending their funky musical vibes into the soundosphere! At the end of the recording session “Doc” suggested two more TOP songs for Adamo to cover. Keep your ear to the streets for more to come. www.strokeland.com www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo Tony Adamo’s Soul Funk Session/Strokeland Records Fred E. Harris Los Angeles, CA Matt Boudreau’s Broken Radio Recording Studio, San Francisco, California was the perfect sound back drop for the soul funk artistry of singer-songwriter Tony Adamo’s smooth funk vocals and Jerry Stucker’s in the pocket production of a new cover for a Tower of Power (TOP) hit tune. The funky knockin’ song covered by Strokeland Record artist, Tony Adamo was written by Tower of Power co-founders, Stephen “Doc” Kupka and Emilio Castillo. This historical session was photographed by famed photographer, Mark Leialoha. When “Doc” got hip to this new Adamo/Stucker arrangement he was in the groove and immediately signed on for the horn section. Mic Gillette, who has arranged and recorded on six Adamo/Stucker songs, wrote a funk show time arrangement for this new cover. Tom E. Politizer of TOP was brought in to do the lead solo. This funkifided TOP horn section combination blew the roof right off the Broken Records Studio sending their funky musical vibes into the soundosphere! At the end of the recording session “Doc” suggested two more TOP songs for Adamo to cover. Keep your ear to the streets for more to come. <a href="http://www.strokeland.com">www.strokeland.com</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo">www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo</a>

2009-04-26T06:54:34Z

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Up coming recording date with: Stephen "Doc" Kupka, Bari Sax, Tom E. Politzer, Lead Tenor Sax and Mic Gillette,Trumpet & Trombone. Singer-songwriter, Tony Adamo will be rerecording the lead vocals for this Tower of Power hit song written by "Doc" Kupka and Emilio Castillo with a new horn arrangement by Mic Gillette. Jerry Stucker will be producing for this song. This song is a new funk pop hit to be. Stay tuned.www.strokenland.com Up coming recording date with: Stephen “Doc” Kupka, Bari Sax, Tom E. Politzer, Lead Tenor Sax and Mic Gillette,Trumpet & Trombone. Singer-songwriter, Tony Adamo will be rerecording the lead vocals for this Tower of Power hit song written by “Doc” Kupka and Emilio Castillo with a new horn arrangement by Mic Gillette. Jerry Stucker will be producing for this song. This song is a new funk pop hit to be. Stay tuned.<a href="http://www.strokenland.com">www.strokenland.com</a>

2009-04-18T17:13:44Z

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TONY ADAMO’S NEW GROOVE COVER ON A TOWER OF POWER TUNE Fred Harris, UrbanZone Records Los Angeles, CA Singer-songwriter, Tony Adamo’s producer, Jerry Stucker was back in Los Angeles at Capitol Studios and Mastering working on new music tracks for Adamo’s new CD release. In the mixed bag of Adamo/Stucker originals recorded at Capitol is a liquid cool cover of a song written by Tower of Power’s (TOP) Stephen “Doc” Kupka and Emilio Castillo. “Doc” was so funkified after hearing this fresh, new groove cover with Adamo’s distinctive, smooth funky vocals and Stucker’s in the pocket arrangement, that he immediately signed on to head up the horn section for this tune. Organist, Neil Larsen laid down his smooth funk grooves on this hip to the bone new jam while drummer, James Gadson boosted the beat and kept the funk rollin to this new funk pop hit to be. Tony Adamo recently became a Strokeland Record artist. Strokeland Records is owned by the legendary Stephen “Doc” Kupka of TOP fame. For more information on Tony Adamo go to www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo or www.strokeland.com TONY ADAMO’S NEW GROOVE COVER ON A TOWER OF POWER TUNE Fred Harris, UrbanZone Records Los Angeles, CA Singer-songwriter, Tony Adamo’s producer, Jerry Stucker was back in Los Angeles at Capitol Studios and Mastering working on new music tracks for Adamo’s new CD release. In the mixed bag of Adamo/Stucker originals recorded at Capitol is a liquid cool cover of a song written by Tower of Power’s (TOP) Stephen “Doc” Kupka and Emilio Castillo. “Doc” was so funkified after hearing this fresh, new groove cover with Adamo’s distinctive, smooth funky vocals and Stucker’s in the pocket arrangement, that he immediately signed on to head up the horn section for this tune. Organist, Neil Larsen laid down his smooth funk grooves on this hip to the bone new jam while drummer, James Gadson boosted the beat and kept the funk rollin to this new funk pop hit to be. Tony Adamo recently became a Strokeland Record artist. Strokeland Records is owned by the legendary Stephen “Doc” Kupka of TOP fame. For more information on Tony Adamo go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo">www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo</a> or <a href="http://www.strokeland.com">www.strokeland.com</a>

2009-04-04T21:45:23Z

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Tony Adamo Reviewed by L.A. Jazz Scene’s Jim Santella UrbanzoneRecords Franki La Mantia www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo Pop songs with R&B horns make Tony Adamo’s STRAIGHT UP DEAL sizzle with excitement. He sings with the bold character of a man who knows how to entertain, recalling pop singers Tom Jones, David Clayton-Thomas and Brook Benton as well as jazz singers Al Jarreau and Mark Murphy. His program, however, goes well beyond the pop and R&B arena into Jazz interpretations of standards such as “Milestones,” “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” ”Stolen Moments,” “In the WineLight,” and “Speak Low.” The band, which includes horns with guitars, bass, keyboards and drums, gives Adamo a solid foundation from which he wails soulfully. Several guests help to make the session come alive: trumpeter Eddie Henderson, tenor saxophonist Ernie Watts, guitarist Jerry Stucker, baritone saxophonist Doc Kupka, and alto saxophonist Melecio Magdaluyo. Adamo swings up front on “Hey Lou” with persuasive jazz-talk, settles down for “Autumn Leaves” with a straightforward ballad approach, curls up with “ Lolita” in a romantic way, croons “Speak Low” with a delightful spin, cries “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” with funk dreams on his mind, and creates a lovely program rich in the jazz tradition and fun to be with. Jim Santella, L.A Jazz Scene – 12-1-08 Tony Adamo Reviewed by L.A. Jazz Scene’s Jim Santella UrbanzoneRecords Franki La Mantia <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo">www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo</a> Pop songs with R&B horns make Tony Adamo’s STRAIGHT UP DEAL sizzle with excitement. He sings with the bold character of a man who knows how to entertain, recalling pop singers Tom Jones, David Clayton-Thomas and Brook Benton as well as jazz singers Al Jarreau and Mark Murphy. His program, however, goes well beyond the pop and R&B arena into Jazz interpretations of standards such as “Milestones,” “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” ”Stolen Moments,” “In the WineLight,” and “Speak Low.” The band, which includes horns with guitars, bass, keyboards and drums, gives Adamo a solid foundation from which he wails soulfully. Several guests help to make the session come alive: trumpeter Eddie Henderson, tenor saxophonist Ernie Watts, guitarist Jerry Stucker, baritone saxophonist Doc Kupka, and alto saxophonist Melecio Magdaluyo. Adamo swings up front on “Hey Lou” with persuasive jazz-talk, settles down for “Autumn Leaves” with a straightforward ballad approach, curls up with “ Lolita” in a romantic way, croons “Speak Low” with a delightful spin, cries “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” with funk dreams on his mind, and creates a lovely program rich in the jazz tradition and fun to be with. Jim Santella, L.A Jazz Scene – 12-1-08

2009-04-04T21:43:30Z

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2009-03-26T00:27:27Z

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STROKELAND WEEK ON HORNDRIVENRADIO.COM! It's STROKELAND week on HornDrivenRadio.com! That's right... nothing but real-deal East Bay Soul and jazz, Strokeland style... and it's available 24/7. Our good friends at HornDrivenRadio.com are featuring ALL the Strokeland artists from now through next week. This is a perfect chance to discover Tony Adamo, Mic Gillette,Strokeland Super Band,John Lee Sanders,Larry Braggs or a Strokeland artist that you weren't familiar with or hear some of your favorites at work or at home. Stop by and listen and tell 'em Strokeland sent ya!Strokeland is home of the East Bay (Oakland/San Francisco) soul music sound. Stephen‘Doc’ Kupka, the legendary baritone saxophonist and founding member of the super funk/rock band, Tower of Power (TOP), founded Strokeland in 1998 with Andy Ebon as Director of Operations. In 2006 Steve Finch took over as Director www.strokeland.com STROKELAND WEEK ON HORNDRIVENRADIO.COM! It’s STROKELAND week on HornDrivenRadio.com! That’s right… nothing but real-deal East Bay Soul and jazz, Strokeland style… and it’s available 24/7. Our good friends at HornDrivenRadio.com are featuring ALL the Strokeland artists from now through next week. This is a perfect chance to discover Tony Adamo, Mic Gillette,Strokeland Super Band,John Lee Sanders,Larry Braggs or a Strokeland artist that you weren’t familiar with or hear some of your favorites at work or at home. Stop by and listen and tell ‘em Strokeland sent ya!Strokeland is home of the East Bay (Oakland/San Francisco) soul music sound. Stephen‘Doc’ Kupka, the legendary baritone saxophonist and founding member of the super funk/rock band, Tower of Power (TOP), founded Strokeland in 1998 with Andy Ebon as Director of Operations. In 2006 Steve Finch took over as Director <a href="http://www.strokeland.com">www.strokeland.com</a>

2009-03-24T04:29:43Z

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- STROKELAND WELCOMES TONY ADAMO! Strokeland Jazz is proud to welcome singer/songwriter TONY ADAMO with his latest release, STRAIGHT UP DEAL. A talented vocalist with a unique style, Adamo tackles R&B and Soul tunes alongside jazz standards and never fails to bring a unique perspective and a funky groove. STRAIGHT UP DEAL features many world-class musicians, including Mic Gillette, Skip Mesquite, Paul Jackson, Mike Clark, and Strokeland's own Funky Doctor, Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, along with many more renowned players and is garnering national airplay. STRAIGHT UP DEAL includes a Tony Adamo/Jerry Stucker-penned tune called 'Groove Therapy' written as a tribute to Doc Kupka, and features the Funky Doctor himself on bari sax. Give 'Groove Therapy' a listen as our Song of the Day here on this page. www.strokeland.com www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo - STROKELAND WELCOMES TONY ADAMO! Strokeland Jazz is proud to welcome singer/songwriter TONY ADAMO with his latest release, STRAIGHT UP DEAL. A talented vocalist with a unique style, Adamo tackles R&B and Soul tunes alongside jazz standards and never fails to bring a unique perspective and a funky groove. STRAIGHT UP DEAL features many world-class musicians, including Mic Gillette, Skip Mesquite, Paul Jackson, Mike Clark, and Strokeland’s own Funky Doctor, Stephen ‘Doc’ Kupka, along with many more renowned players and is garnering national airplay. STRAIGHT UP DEAL includes a Tony Adamo/Jerry Stucker-penned tune called ‘Groove Therapy’ written as a tribute to Doc Kupka, and features the Funky Doctor himself on bari sax. Give ‘Groove Therapy’ a listen as our Song of the Day here on this page. <a href="http://www.strokeland.com">www.strokeland.com</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo">www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo</a>

2009-02-28T05:33:10Z

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