The Joe Kap Organ Trio

The Joe Kap Organ Trio: Street Noise

by John Kelman
April 3, 2004

With the Hammond B-3 organ making a comeback in recent years, it’s surprising how many artists are prepared to lug around these four-hundred pound behemoths; but the numbers are increasing and, while the Hammond’s distinctive sound makes for engaging listening, the number of players who are actually making a modern statement with the instrument can be easily counted. Larry Goldings, Dan Wall and John Medeski all make compelling cases for the instrument. And, while keyboardist Joe Kaplowitz has a clear ...