Even from its beginnings in late-'60s Oakland, the band has always stood out. Fifty years later, its devotion to classic horn-driven soul remains... When the 10 members of Tower of Power were in place ...

In the realm of power funk and jazz-rock, Tower of Power was an original voice, one carved from a unique place within an exceptionally heady moment. And this convergence of forces, clearly, has yet to ...

Tower of Power, the ensemble known for their iconic horn-led funk and soul lean, has announced their new holiday EP, It’s Christmas, a collection of traditional songs associated with the annual winter ...

Tower of Power’s four mainstay members, from left, drummer David Garibaldi, bass guitarist Francis Rocco Prestia, baritone saxophonist Stephen “Doc” Kupka and tenor saxophonist/group leader Emilio ...

For over 50 years Tower of Power has been the favorite of those who love R&B/soul, funk and sophisticated jazz. While the band is often known for its revolving door of lead singers, the band's ...

When you’re out and about this weekend, take a drive past Boarding House Park. It will look dormant and empty, a far cry from the hustle and bustle that accompanies Lowell Summer Music Series shows.

"If you're really hip," Tower of Power declared in its 1973 hit "What Is Hip," "the passing years will show." Many years have passed since ToP was founded in 1968, but the 10-man band (two of them are ...

Having been in the engine room for much of the 55-year tenure of Tower of Power, one might be surprised to hear drummer David Garibaldi describe the veteran Oakland ensemble’s journey of soul, swing ...