Tony Adamo is "Up In It" With A Jazz-Pop Groove

Artist: Tony Adamo
Title: Up In It
Genre: Jazz-Pop
Label: Urbanzone Records
Website: http://www.jazznow.com/Adamo/adindex.html

Tony Adamo is well on his way to becoming a star, I have no doubt about that. Right on the heels of his successful 2003 release Dance of Love, he is keeping the momentum going with an EP teaser titled Up In It in anticipation of his fall album release.

"Lolita" is catching on real fast and I can understand why, it is a made for radio friendly contemporary jazz-pop chill out that sounds irresistible and "Groove Therapy" says it all folks. If you want to get into a smooth and funky groove, Tony Adamo has the answer, his voice. What a set of pipes this man has! Women will surely melt when they hear it and the men will wish they could sing like him. The outstanding musical accompaniment provided on these tracks must have made it a breeze to layer his voice right over the top. Ernie Watts (sax) and the Tower of Power horns? How much better does it get than that?

Adamo is totally Up In It now and there is no turning back. When the full album is complete, everyone that enjoys his music will be more than ready to hear it. This EP will certainly do the job in creating a buzz for the upcoming release.

© Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck-http://www.muzikreviews.com

February 25, 2004

Rating- 4 / 5

Credits:

Tony Adamo - Lead vocals, spoken word, vocal percussion
Sandy Griffith - Background vocals
Jerry Stucker – Guitar, programming
Ernie Watts - Tenor sax,
Melecio Megdaluyo - Alto sax
Mic Gillette - Trumpet, trombone,
Skip Mesquite - Tenor sax
Stephen 'Doc' Kupka - Baritone sax
Paul Jackson - Bass
John Costalupes - Bass
Rodney Franklin - Piano
Mark Keye - Keyboards
Steve Yelich - Organ
Roberto Quintana - Percussion

1. Lolita (4:09)
2. Up In It (4:13)
3. Hey Lou (4:00)
4. Groove Therapy (4:30)