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Brian Charette: Square One
By Track review of "Aaight!"But the trio setting is the standard by which jazz organists are measured and with Square One Charette teams with guitarist Yotam Silberstein and drummer Mark Ferber further proving why he was voted 2nd place in 2013's Downbeat Critic's poll for "Rising Star: Organ." His technical facility of the instrument is immaculate while sporting an impressive tonal range with plenty of pizazz as captured in the opening track "Aaight!"
It's an infectious piece dedicated to Charette's fellow sextette member and saxophonist Mike DiRubbo who would frequently utter the phrase "Aaight!" (Colloquial term for "All Right") at the end of a gig on his way home. Charette delivers the funky hook while Ferber and Silberstein add rhythmic hot sauce to the bait resulting in what is effectively an old-school dance joint that will make you wanna get up and shake your groove thang.
It quickly settles into the pocket moving through unison lines then tight solo trades splashed with Silberstein's Wes Montgomery-like chording and Charette's skittering fingers working in-tandem with a purposed bass pedal. About midpoint through the piece Charette's modulation travels from the barstool to the church pew with a gospel church organ sound that's performed with fluid maneuverability and consummate touch.
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Aaight!
Personnel
Brian Charette
organ, Hammond B3Brian Charette: organ; Yotam Silberstein: guitar; Mark Ferber: drums.
Album information
Title: Square One | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: Posi-Tone Records
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About Brian Charette
Instrument: Organ, Hammond B3
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