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MyGen Profile GeneratorNEWS: Tony Gallo was selected as one of four finalists for the Steppin' Out Talent SEarch & Showcase (at Sculler's Jazz Club). This prestigious event features the best in contemporary jazz, r&b, & blues!Tony's debut (2003) release, "Something To Say" available at CD BABY WWW.CDBABY.COM/CD/TONYGALLO was on the grammy ballot nine times in five categories. Tony's version of "Black Cow" can be found on the way cool "Maestros Of Cool" a Steely Dan Tribute Album produced by ESC Records www.esc.records.de in Germany alongside such artists/musicians as Dave Garfield, Cornelius Bumpus, Chuck Loeb, David Pattitucci and even Donald Fagan himslef.Tony Gallo(vocalist/bandleader/producer): Now a full-time purveyor of music and recording artist. Tony started out playing bass guitar (thanks to his first mentor, Ralph Granese) and singing at the age of 14 with the still popular cover band, White Lightnin. Tony later studied with Mike Turk, Brian Maes, Jacquie Chambers and Sandi Bedrosian, but most importantly has honed his skills from performing with his truly talented musicians & collaborators. Tony also plays harmonica, piano, and percussion as well as arranges and writes music. Check out unedited recording from "Max Chill Facility" House Concert.

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Member Since: 8/30/2006
Band Website: tonygallo.com
Band Members: TG Group "current players"
Noah Maltsberger (acoustic & electric guitar)
Fabio Pirozzolo (Percussion, Drums)
John Hyde (piano/keys)
Frank Wilkins (piano, organ)
John DiTomaso (trumpet, flugelhorn)
Mark Earley (saxes)Other Bad-Ass Players "live & recording"
Steve Rose (drums)
Steve Higgs (keys)
Herman Johnson (sax)
Mike Mele (guitar)
Thomas Hebb (bass)
Joey Scrima (drums)
Tony Vaughn (bass)
Kevin Norris (bass)Other Musicians on recordings Mark Shilnasky (piano, organ)
Thaddeus Hogarth (guitar, chromatic harp)
Steve Geyer (acoustic guitar)
Eric Byers (guitar)
Anthony Grant (sax)
Tom Duprey (trumpet)
T. Cole (trombone)
Greg Holt (upright & el. bass)

BELOW IS A LIVE RECORDING (UNEDITED) FROM MAXIMUM CHILL FACILITY "HOUSE CONCERT" OCT. 2007. BE SURE TO HIT PLAY/PAUSE ON THE CASSETTE!

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Influences: Sinatra, Satchmo, Louis Jordan, Nat King Cole, Ellington, Miles, Herbie, Ray Charles, Burt Bacharach, Al Jarreau, Stevie, Sting, Paul Simon, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, Tower of Power, Prince, Al Green, Sam & Dave, E, W&F, The Beatles, Jamie Cullum, John Legend, I listen to many different styles of Music and take some from all the good stuff. I've become more and more interested in great studio production, however, i still enjoy an authentic sound or performance that is not overly produced.
Sounds Like: I've been told i sound like Al Jarreau, Harry Connick Jr, Van Morrison, and even Lou Rawls. The full-band sound is contemporary yet classic in it's delivery. It's strongly influenced by classic soul/r&b, pop/rock, and vocal jazz (including the blues), jazz/funk and various singer/song-writers. The overall sound of the group changes depending on the players, whether we're playing acoustic or electric instruments. Most often during shows we pay tribute to (or sound like) Ray Charles, Dr. John, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Miles, B.Bacharach, Ellington, Satchmo, various jazz standards, Paul Simon, The Beatles, Motown and song-writer collaborator friends and our originals!http://www.mp3asset.com/swf/mp3/mff-mixtape.swf"
Record Label: self produced
Type of Label: Indie

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Cassette Recording Of House Concert

Check out House Concert Recording! See Cassette about 1/2 way down my Myspace Page! Thanks so much to Johnny DiTomaso for recording and adding trumpet and Gigi & Steve...gracious ...
Posted by Tony Gallo/Group on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:02:00 PST