Description
Artists like Gil Scott-Heron, Mark Murphy and legions of rappers have recognized the power of the almighty Word. Some have been hip, some sung, some spoken, but none have the musical import an impact of TONY ADAMO's artistry. Tony has created a new genre: âHipSpokenWord.â His inventions are mostly spoken, though occasionally sung. And the words are extremely powerful and relevant. With the assistance of producer Mike Clark, renowned drummer, they have concocted a topical masterpiece in âMILES OF BLU.â Featuring Clark on all tracks, other gifted musicians include bassist Richie Goods, trumpeters Tim Ouimette and Derrick Gardner, percussionist Bill Summers, organist Delbert Bump, pianist Michael Wolff and Tower of Power's physician of funk, Stephen âDocâ Kupka. Adamo's hipster persona belies his intriguing background. He has been an actor, a DJ, a publicist, a voiceover artist, a rock singer and a Hollywood agent. During âDesert Storm,â he handled bombs for the U.S. Navy and Marines. After connecting with members of Tower of Power, he began to develop his unique contribution to culture, the hip/spoken/word style that is all his own. âMILES OF BLUâ is the culmination of musical experimentation and execution. âJBâ jumpstarts the album with a funky good time; then âMiles of Bluâ comes out swinging with a âround midnight vibe; next stop, the Bay Area, as Adamo's roll-call of B-3 bombers tells it like it is on âFunkin' At The Chickn' Shack.â The topical âAmerica R We Freeâ tells a potentially patriotic tale of a country divided, as âBBQâ becomes a real backyard rap. The crew launches some classic TOP with âSoul Vaccinationâ and stays in that groove with âDon't Change Horses.â This father of hip/spoken/word pays further homage to James Brown and Jack Kerouac (one of the original hipsters), then takes it way out with a nod to Sun-Ra. After asking âWhat Is Hip?â it is apparent that Tony Adamo knows the answer. âMILES OF BLUâ shows us the way to truth.
Additional Details
Label: Random Act Records
Genre: Jazz
Run Time: 40 mins
Release Date: 05/21/13
UPC: 666449802621
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