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Righteous Rooster

Active since: 2023

Righteous Rooster is a Chicago-based organ trio featuring Henry Dickhoff on organ, Kenny Reichert on guitar, and Luke Sagadin on drums and cymbals. Drawing inspiration from the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Soulive, Medeski Martin & Wood, Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart, Grant Green, and the Sam Yahel Trio, they blend rich grooves with soulful melodies, crafting music that honors the classic organ trio tradition while embracing contemporary influences.

The trio’s debut album, Fowl Play (2024, Shifting Paradigm Records) showcases their versatility with six dynamic tracks that blend “greasy funk rhythms, jazz-blues licks, and soulful interplay,” as noted by Textura. UK Vibe celebrates the album's “impassioned funk and soul,” while All About Jazz praises its infectious energy, stating it quickly passes the "can't sit still" test. JazzWax hails it as “one of the best organ trio albums of the year,” and the UK Jazz Journal highlights the trio's "fresh, engaging sound that showcases their mastery and innovative spirit.” Chicago Jazz Magazine affirms that “it’s worth the time to investigate.” As WDCB 90.9FM puts it, Fowl Play is "exactly the funk that you're looking for from an organ trio."

Larry Goldings

Born: August 28, 1968

With his signature Hammond organ style and versatility onmany keyboards, Boston native Larry Goldings hastraversed not only the wide spectrum of jazz where he isperhaps best known, but also the worlds of funk, pop, andelectronic/alternative music.  High in demand as a sideman,Goldings' sound can be heard on scores of albums byartists in virtually every musical genre.  Some of his morenotable collaborations include tours and recordings withCarla Bley, Michael Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, Jim Hall,Jon Hendricks, Pat Metheny, Maceo Parker, MadeleinePeyroux, John Pizzarelli, John Scofield, Curtis Stigers, andJames Taylor.

Vittorio Solimene

Vittorio Solimene was born in Naples on 9 January 1998. He began his piano studies at the age of 12 and trained musically in Rome, where he graduated from the biennium in jazz piano with honors. In 2017 he won the first prize in the soloists section of the "Paolo Randazzo" competition; he was a finalist in the "B-Jazz International Contest" and in the "Conad Jazz Contest". He has performed in some of the most important clubs and theatres in Italy (Auditorium Parco della Musica, Casa del Jazz, Teatro Eliseo) and abroad (Germany, Holland, England, Spain, Finland and Belgium). He has also participated in several festivals and festivals including: "Umbria Jazz", "Ischia Jazz", "Jazz in Sardinia", "Acuto Jazz", "Il Jazz Italiano per le terre del sisma", "Jazzit Fest", "Jazzup Festival", "Jazz At Casilini’s Garden", "Eddie Lang Jazz Festival", "Francavilla is Jazz". He has performed with musicians of the Italian and international scene including: Kurt Elling, Gegè Telesforo, Rosario Giuliani, Fabrizio Bosso, Roberto Gatto, Dario Deidda, Benny Benack III, Jerome Sabbagh, Fabio Zeppetella, Marco Valeri, Maurizio Giammarco, Lorenzo Tucci and many others.

Bob Schlesinger

Pianist and composer Bob Schlesinger unveils his highly anticipated debut album as a leader, Falling From Earth. A project that began in 2018 and was nearly sidelined by the pandemic, the album now emerges as a fully realized statement featuring an all-star lineup: legendary guitarist Mike Stern, former Bill Evans bassist Eddie Gomez, in-demand drummer Billy Drummond, as well as bassist Kevin Axt, drummer Steve Hass, and others. Originally recorded in two sessions—at Sear Sound in New York City and Coupe Studios in Boulder—Schlesinger’s vision was initially slated for release in 2020. However, as the world came to a standstill, he seized the opportunity to reevaluate and refine the material alongside engineer-producer John March. 

Raphael Wressnig

Raphael Wressnig is not your ordinary B-3 organ player. He confidently brings out the inherent pyrotechnic power and mightiness of the large B-3 console, and he is proud of his role in performing what he calls “organ-heavy soul & funk.” The majestic instrument, the Hammond organ, replaces the singer and plays the leads, while its bass register locks in with the drums and carries the band. Wressnig concocts exciting mixed-genre music from his fervid imagination. His fluency in soul, funk, jazz, and blues has garnered him the attention of an international claque of critics and multiple nominations over the past decade for both the DownBeat Critics and Readers Polls as “Best Organ Player of the Year.”

Peter Johnstone

Sara Magnúsdóttir

Icelandic jazz Hammond organist Sara Magnúsdóttir brings an exciting new voice to the Hammond Organ, blending nordic lyricism with deep grooves and a soulful touch - all tied together by her background in the jazz tradition.

Growing up in a small Icelandic village with a fascination for jazz lead her to her studies in the US. During her college years, she discovered a deep pull towards the Hammond organ, its power and soulful sound. Taught by veteran organist Mike LeDonne, Sara was inspired to say the least. After finishing her BM in Jazz Performance from William Paterson University, she went on to get a MM in Jazz composition and arranging, building on her other big passion of big band music. 

Mitch Towne

Born: September 17

Ever since Jimmy Smith emerged on the national scene in 1956, performing exciting versions of blues, ballads and standards, the Hammond B-3 organ has been a major instrument in jazz. Scores of organists have emerged since then who play variations of the Jimmy Smith style.

Mitch Towne, while acknowledging his historic predecessors, sees the organ as much more than just being a soulful instrument used to play grease-filled blues. “I feel that the organ is somewhat marginalized in jazz and that there is so much more to the organ than being thought of as a bluesy r&b soul/jazz type of instrument. That is one of the reasons why I wanted to perform mostly originals on my new recording, Refuge. This record is in the jazz tradition rather than just the jazz organ tradition because, in addition to the great organ players, I’m also inspired by Kenny Garrett, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock.” On Refuge, his recording debut as a leader, Mitch Towne teams up with his regularly working trio (guitarist Tetsuya Nishiyama and drummer Jeffery Johnson) to perform six of his wide-ranging originals plus a Kenny Kirkland piece. Refuge introduces Towne’s creative talents to a wide audience and displays the great potential of the organ.

Judd Nielsen

Born and raised in the heart of New York City, Judd's musical journey was ignited by his parents' deep affection for the rich tapestry of Jazz, Soul, and the vibrant melodies of New Orleans. His early immersion in a diverse musical landscape led him to embrace the keyboard and piano, shaping his distinctive soulful style. Inspired by the legendary Dr. Lonnie Smith, whom he encountered at the iconic Smoke jazz club during his high school years, Judd embarked on a quest to master the Hammond organ, finding mentorship under luminaries like Seleno Clarke and the esteemed Smith himself.

OJT

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