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OJT builds on the classic organ jazz trio by mixing old school Kansas City jazz with blues and a modern funky groove. Ken Lovern on Hammond organ, Kenny Watson Jr. on drums, and Brian Baggett on guitar play equal parts in balanced arrangements with outstanding improvisations. OJT has been a band for more than 20 years and it shows. Kenny Watson Jr. has been with the group for just over two years, and he brings a fresh groove to the old school organ jazz jams.
OJT is:
Ken Lovern: Hammond Organ
Brian Baggett: Guitar
Kenny Watson Jr.: Drums
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Ken Lovern

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Ken Lovern is the hammond organist and composer that drives the bus that is OJT. Ken was born in the Kansas City area on November 20, 1965, and he has been a professional musician most of his adult life. Even before graduating from the Conservatory of Music of the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1989, Ken went to work with legendary Kansas City vocalist, Ida McBeth. Ken currently plays at the Green Lady Lounge most nights in any given week. OJT plays there every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Ken also plays with Guitar Elation, featuring legendary guitarist Danny Embrey, on Thursday nights.
Jane Monheit, Samara Joy, Jazzmeia Horn, Nubya Garcia and more.

by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by John Fedchock, Jane Monheit, Christian Sands, Thom Rotella, Samara Joy, Jeff Rupert, Steve Davis, Jazzmeia Horn, Brian Lynch, Joel Frahm, OJT, Nubya Garcia, Omer Leshem, Delfeayo Marsalis, Mike Stern, Brandon Sanders, Sarah Hanahan, Anne Saidera, Immanuel Wilkins, JD Allen, and more. Playlist John Fedchock Minor Mist" from Justifiably ...
Alvin Queen, George Cables, Misha Tsiganov, Javon Jackson and more

by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Alvin Queen, Daniel Pardo, George Cables, Misha Tsiganov, Adrian Cunningham, Day Dream, Steven Feifke, Javon Jackson, Joel Jeschke, Andy Wheelock, Steve Davis, Brandon Sanders, Bob Baldwin, Jazzmeia Horn, John Fedchock, T.K. Blue, Dexter Moses, Christian Sands, Music Soup, Teri Parker, and more. Playlist Alvin Queen Blues For Sluggo" ...
Matt Dwonszyk, John Fedchock, Tomohiro Mori, Michael Mayo and more

by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Matt Dwonszyk, John Fedchoock, Tomohiro Mori, Michael Mayo, Music Soup, Charles Ruggiero, Delfeayo Marsalis, Diane Marino, Miki Yamanaka, The Headhunters, Brandon Sanders, Sarah Hanahan, Anne Sajdera, Immanuel Wilkins, DJ Allen, Bob Baldwin, Matt Panayides, Tania Grubbs, Terry Gibbs, Mike Stern, and more. Playlist Matt Dwonszyk Groovin' On Wine" ...
Nubya Garcia, Jim Witzel, Michael Dease, Orrin Evans and more

by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Nubya Garcia, Jim Witzel, Michael Dease, Orrin Evans, Matt Panayides, Omer Leshem, Emmet Cohen, Teri Parker's Free Spirits, OJT, Matt Steckler, Peter Bernstein, Joel Frahm, Jonathan Powell, Dafnis Prieto, Mike Stern, Javon Jackson, Jim Self/John Chiodini, Dred Scott, Ed Neumeister, Christian Sands, and more. Playlist Nubya Garcia Odyssey" ...
Chkifi, OFT, Berne And More

by Bob Osborne
Another selection of excellent new jazz releases includes a couple of offerings from Tim Berne, one with Michael Formanek and the other with Bill Frisell. The programme commences with Nicolas Chkifi's excellent tribute to legendary drummer Paul Motian. Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Nicolas Chkifi Blue Midnight" from Motian Love Dance (Ramble Records) 00:30 OJT ...