Jeffery Johnson

Mitch Towne: Refuge

by Kyle Simpler
June 19, 2025

After organ trios came to prominence during the 1950s, jazz groove has never been the same. Performers like Jack McDuff, Jimmy McGriff, and most notably Jimmy Smith introduced a new level of soul to jazz music. With Refuge, organist Mitch Towne makes a compelling debut as a leader, adding his name to a who's who of groovemakers. Towne's work as a sideman gives him the ethos to warrant serious attention. His resume includes work with everyone ...