Results for "Organ Trio"

Todd Caldwell

THE NEW RECORD

Todd Caldwell’s latest project emerges from a shared love for the jazz organ trio. The resulting collaboration of Caldwell and New York guitarist and composer Chris Parker, the album takes shape as a dark, moody exploration that expands the jazz organ trio sound. After a series of local gigs honing these new songs, Todd and Chris headed to the studio, bringing in the accomplished drummer Josh Dion (Paris Monster, John Scofield) to complete the trio.

Recorded in one day at Atomic Sound in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the resulting album is a sonic experience that pulls listeners into an immersive, intimate world. With Josh Dion's impeccable sensitivity and groove paired with Chris Parker’s distinct voice on guitar, the trio creates a unique texture in today’s jazz landscape—one that balances complexity with an understated emotional depth and a reverence to melody. Caldwell’s Hammond organ fills the space with a voice both earthy and ethereal, weaving effortlessly between harmony and rhythm.

Brian Ward

Born: September 30, 1969

Brian Ward is a keyboardist, recording artist, composer, arranger, and educator. Ward has performed with Talya Groves, Bobby Watson, Will Matthews, Leroy Vinnegar, Bobby Torres, Shirley Nanette, Dee Daniels, Curtis Salgado, Obo Addy, The Oregon Symphony, The Spokane Jazz Orchestra, and others. Brian helped create the "City of Roses" arrangement by Esperanza Spalding, which won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement for Vocal Performance in 2013. Ward received the 2022 Andrew B. Cius Jr. Award for outstanding student composer at the University of Kansas School of Music. Brian currently lives in Kansas City, where he is active on the jazz scene, performing jazz and blues

Zock Organ Trio

Active since: August 6, 1986

The Zock Organ Trio is a jazz trio formed in 2012 with its mission being to wave the flag of jazz using modern music as the vehicle.  In addition to contemporary music they also play choice standards and other jazz classics.  They have played such Chicago clubs as The Underground Wonderbar and the Abbey Pub.  They released their first album, ‘Mission Statement’ in 2020.

Eric Zolan

Born: March 29, 1993

Intoxicated by the music of John Coltrane, James Brown, and Miles Davis, Eric Zolan strives to express his passion for the music of his predecessors while embarking on the tireless journey of finding his own voice. Using standards as well as his own compositions as platforms for improvisation, Zolan delivers melodic sermons that evoke joy and lift the spirits of his listeners.

Zolan grew up in Fairfield, CT and got his start playing local gigs with bassist Steve Clarke. He graduated from William Paterson University (‘16) where he had the privilege of studying with jazz luminaries such as Mulgew Miller, Harold Mabern, Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Christian McBride and Steve La Spina

Music Soup

Active since: 2006

Music Soup is a mainstay on the Greek jazz scene where they perform in all types of venues, from festivals and concert halls to jazz clubs, bars, and cafes. Evgenia and Nestor first met in 1998 when Nestor hired Evgenia to sing for a performance with his band. They continued playing together on and off for many years before they decided to form MUSIC SOUP in 2006.

According to Evgenia, “We came up with our group name because we wanted to play different jazz-oriented styles in different group settings. We wanted a name that was a bit light-hearted, because we’re serious about our music but we prefer to not take ourselves very seriously.”

Lee Barbour

Born: January 19, 1977

Lee Barbour is a musician from Charleston, SC. As a guitarist, he has performed/recorded with several international artists, including guitar legend Joe Beck (Miles Davis), Fred Wesley (James Brown), Earl Klugh, Chris Bullock and Justin Stanton (Snarky Puppy), Cody Wright (Joe Bonamassa, Peter Erskine), John Blackwell (Prince, D’Angelo) Quentin Baxter (Ranky Tanky, Rene Marie) Jeff Sipe, Kebbi Williams (Tedeschi Trucks Band), Elise Testone (American Idol), Ellis Hall, and Cary Ann Hearst (Shovels and Rope). He has been reviewed in Jazz Times and had appearances in Spin Magazine and the New York Times.

As a composer, he has written music for trailers, documentaries, animation, commercials and feature film

Dr. Andrew Nevala

Born: May 9, 1972

Director of Jazz Studies at Jacksonville State University, Dr. Andy Nevala currently directs the Downbeat Award Winning Jazz Ensemble I (2015, 2023), Jazz Ensemble IV, Combo I, Combo II, the Latin Ensemble, oversees the Jazz Combo program, produces the annual Jazz Festival (in it's 13th year), and teaches Jazz piano lessons. As Director of Jazz Studies, he has overseen the JSU Jazz program more than double in size during his time at JSU, with performances in the community, at regional and international festivals, and Middle and High Schools in the Southeast region. Andy has been recognized by Downbeat magazine on 10 different occasions, winning individual Downbeat Music Awards for composition (2002), arranging (2003), and performing/directing (2000, 2001, 2002, 2015, 2023)

Organ Fairchild

Born: November 8, 1964

Voted #1 out of 64 up-and-coming bands in NYS Music's statewide March Madness competition (2021), Organ Fairchild has been described as a musical party that won't quit. Take your old-school organ trio, add dance-heavy grooves and adventurous jamming, and shake vigorously. Enjoy all night long. Joe Bellanti - organ and keyboards Corey Kertzie - drums and percussion Dave Ruch - guitar

Sophomore album "Leisure Suit" released September 8, 2023 on Organ Fairchild Records.

Debut album "Brewed in Buffalo" released September 15, 2021 on Organ Fairchild Records.

Wild Card

Clement Regert is a French guitarist from Paris. Since he moved to London in 2005, Clement has played in numerous venues and festivals in the UK such as The London jazz Festival, London Latin-Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott, 606 club, Pizza Express Soho, Cadogan Hall, Jazz café Posk, The Teignmouth and Marlborough Jazz festival or the Canary Wharf jazz Festival and collaborated with the likes of Lianne Carroll, Tim Garland, Binker Goldings, Natalie Williams, Dennis Rollins, Denys Baptiste, Mark Mondesir, Andrew McCormack, Robert Mitchell, Ross Stanley, Duncan Eagles or Jim Watson to name just a few. He founded Wild Card and recorded/produced his debut album "Mixity" in 2008. Clement Regert is Broadly travelling the same nu-Jazz path as Italy's Nicola Conte but takes a better solo." Evening Standard. Sophie Alloway is one of the most in demand drummer in the UK. She has toured the UK, Australia, and new Zealand with Roots Manuva, As well as performing on later with Jools Holland, Mercury Music Prize, BBC Introducing and playing festival such as London Jazz Festival, Glastonbury and Bestival

Jason Quick

Born: February 20, 1972

Jason Quick is an innovative guitarist, composer, and bandleader in contemporary music with a rust belt edge. Quick immerses himself in music and process to create projects that navigate genres and styles. Jason regularly performs at venues, clubs, concert series, and festivals throughout the Midwest and has played/recorded in New Orleans.Jason’s two main projects are Quick Trio and Quickness. Both groups feature Quick’s original compositions and tunes.Discography as BandleaderJason has self-produced several recordings of his original material:Amateur Mind Control by Quickness (2018);A Few More Seconds by Quick Kreuz Bartolomeo(2015);Trio Toledo by Quick Kreuz Knurek (2013);The Avocado by Quickness (2010); andGet Used by Jason Quick (2006The philosophy behind Quick’s performing and composing, is his desire to keep moving ahead, developing his craft, connecting and engaging with musicians, all while pursuing the path of creative exploration and presentation