The live album features organist Tony Monaco alongside guitarist Yosuke Onuma and drummer Gene Jackson . Recorded in June 2012 at the Cotton Club Japan in Tokyo, the performance captures a high-energy "golden trio" that formed in 2011 shortly after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Trio Personnel
The success of this recording led to multiple subsequent tours across Japan, including sold-out shows in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Osaka. Monaco has since maintained deep ties to the venue, even meeting his wife while performing at the Cotton Club. The trio's ongoing popularity later resulted in the 2016 studio album, At One . Tony Monaco - Live At Cotton Club Japan
A protégé of Jimmy Smith known as the "Burning Organist," Monaco leads the group with a style that blends old-school jazz tradition with modern flair. The live album features organist Tony Monaco alongside
A veteran who spent a decade in Herbie Hancock’s band, Jackson delivers the "finest groove" that anchors the trio's jazz-funk sound. Album Overview Monaco has since maintained deep ties to the
The album was officially released on November 6, 2013, through Mocloud Records . It features eight tracks totaling approximately 73 minutes, highlighting the group's "incandescent" live chemistry. Track Number Answering Service Nice To Be with You Happy Play Ground Aglio e Olio Happy Sergio Called Love (feat. Vocals) I'll Remember Jimmy Slow Down Sagg Performance Significance