For more than 30 years this musical aggregation comprised primarily of horns have been the darlings of R&B, funk, rock, soul and jazz lovers the world over.

Formed by Detroit-born Emilio Castillo in Oakland, California where he had moved as a teenager, they have appeared in the most prestigious musical venues on this planet with stars such as Sly Stone and Credence Clearwater and have recorded with the likes of Elton John, Rod Stewart, Smokey Robinson and scores of others.. TOP recently was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the California Music Association, a well deserved tribute to this unique musical aggregation.