“One of New Orleansʼ best jazz guitarists” – Gambit Weekly, USA “…vraiment un son à l’américaine, teinté d’une âme et porteur d’une histoire” – La Plume Culturelle, FRANCE “Brian Seeger, …der dem Publikum den Atem nahm. Es ist die musikalische Vielfalt New Orleans, die er entstehen lässt, die den Raum einnimmt, …mitreißende Rhythmen den Keller beben lassen.” – Aachener Zeitung, DEUTSCHLAND The Organic Trio’s infectious groove, stellar musicianship and compelling compositions, have been flooring fans for seven years across Europe and in the States. They have succeeded in updating the possibilities of the classic Hammond B3-powered format, and even better, they’ve done it naturally, without any overt effort or artificial ingredients. Sure they swing out and get funky like their honored predecessors, but they also explore the ethereal, the poignant and the bombastic. It’s all delivered with enthusiasm, sincerity and, some might say, a fraternal love. Best of all, the Organic Trio has that special 6th sense that only comes when a band of kindred spirits gets to tour together for many years and hundreds of shows. BRIAN SEEGER guitar New Orleans, USA Guitarist Brian Seeger is an integral part of NOLA’s vibrant jazz community. His rich fluid tone and searching melodic improvisations have led to his recognition as “One of New Orleans’ best jazz guitarists.” Seeger has performed with some of the all-time Hammond greats, including Dr. Lonnie Smith and Big John Patton, as well as jazz and New Orleans music scene luminaries such as Stanton Moore, Davell Crawford, Nicholas Payton and Aaron Neville. Seeger is an Associate Professor of Music in the esteemed University of New Orleans Jazz Studies program. JEAN-YVES JUNG organ Sarreguemines, FR Jean-Yves Jung is easily one of France’s most renowned jazz organists. When Jung is not touring with the Organic Trio, he holds down the Hammond chair with guitar phenom Bireli Lagrene’s Quartet. Jung’s organ playing can be nimble and acrobatic, funky and futuristic, soulful and searching. Along with the Organic Trio and Bireli, Jean-Yves has recorded and toured with many musical greats, including Billy Cobham, Philip Catherine, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Jerry Bergonzi. Jung is a lecturer at Johannes Gutenberg University’s Mainz School of Music. PAUL WILTGEN drums Schwebach, LU Luxembourg native Paul Wiltgen, is an internationally recognized jazz per- cussionist, composer and bandleader. An artist in the truest sense of the word, Paul compellingly balances his musi- cal aesthetic and his personal passion, creating a sound from the drums that simultaneously supports and inspires. Wiltgen is in the vanguard of today’s jazz scene, having worked with many of its leading voices, including Kurt Rosen-winkel, Joshua Redman, Mike Moreno, Dave Binney and Lage Lund. Wiltgen is also a member of the Trio Reis- Demuth-Wiltgen (Laborie Jazz, FR).
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“One of New Orleansʼ best jazz guitarists” – Gambit Weekly, USA
“…vraiment un son à l’américaine, teinté d’une âme et porteur d’une histoire” – La Plume Culturelle, FRANCE
“Brian Seeger, …der dem Publikum den Atem nahm. Es ist die musikalische Vielfalt New Orleans, die er entstehen lässt, die den Raum einnimmt,
…mitreißende Rhythmen den Keller beben lassen.” – Aachener Zeitung, DEUTSCHLAND
The Organic Trio’s infectious groove, stellar musicianship and compelling compositions, have been flooring fans for seven years across Europe and in the States. They have succeeded in updating the possibilities of the classic Hammond B3-powered format, and even better, they’ve done it naturally, without any overt effort or artificial ingredients. Sure they swing out and get funky like their honored predecessors, but they also explore the ethereal, the poignant and the bombastic. It’s all delivered with enthusiasm, sincerity and, some might say, a fraternal love. Best of all, the Organic Trio has that special 6th sense that only comes when a band of kindred spirits gets to tour together for many years and hundreds of shows.
BRIAN SEEGER guitar New Orleans, USA
Guitarist Brian Seeger is an integral part of NOLA’s vibrant jazz community. His rich fluid tone and searching melodic improvisations have led to his recognition as “One of New Orleans’ best jazz guitarists.” Seeger has performed with some of the all-time Hammond greats, including Dr. Lonnie Smith and Big John Patton, as well as jazz and New Orleans music scene luminaries such as Stanton Moore, Davell Crawford, Nicholas Payton and Aaron Neville. Seeger is an Associate Professor of Music in the esteemed University of New Orleans Jazz Studies program.
JEAN-YVES JUNG organ Sarreguemines, FR
Jean-Yves Jung is easily one of France’s most renowned jazz organists. When Jung is not touring with the Organic Trio, he holds down the Hammond chair with guitar phenom Bireli Lagrene’s Quartet. Jung’s organ playing can be nimble and acrobatic, funky and futuristic, soulful and searching. Along with the Organic Trio and Bireli, Jean-Yves has recorded and toured with many musical greats, including Billy Cobham, Philip Catherine, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Jerry Bergonzi. Jung is a lecturer at Johannes Gutenberg University’s Mainz School of Music.
PAUL WILTGEN drums Schwebach, LU
Luxembourg native Paul Wiltgen, is an internationally recognized jazz per-cussionist, composer and bandleader. An artist in the truest sense of the word, Paul compellingly balances his musi-cal aesthetic and his personal passion, creating a sound from the drums that simultaneously supports and inspires. Wiltgen is in the vanguard of today’s jazz scene, having worked with many of its leading voices, including Kurt Rosen-winkel, Joshua Redman, Mike Moreno, Dave Binney and Lage Lund. Wiltgen is also a member of the Trio Reis-Demuth-Wiltgen (Laborie Jazz, FR).
The Organic Trio’s latest disc, Saturn’s Spell, takes the classic Hammond B3/Guitar/Drums format to orbits of musical exploration not often traversed is this setting. Recorded by an all-star production team with over 50 Grammys between them, the ten (very) original compositions radiate from your speakers with a magnificent detail that intricately captures the nuances of the performances, and the powerful emotional intent of the players. Saturn’s Spell brings a compositional freshness and an expanded dynamic range to the Hammond trio, sometimes invoking the bombast of Tony William’s Lifetime or the harmonic sophistication of Larry Young, yet sounding like no other organ trio that has come before.
Produced by Brian Seeger and Paul Wiltgen Co-Produced by Bill Fernandez Recorded/Engineered by David Farrell at Dockside Studio, Maurice, LA Edited by Brian Seeger & Paul Wiltgen at Oslo South, New Orleans, LA Mixed by Neal Cappellino & Brian Seeger at the Doghouse, Nashville, TN Mastered by Grad Calbi at Sterling Sound, New York, NY
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1 Johnny Young Johnny Young kicks off the album with a smoothly swinging ode from organist Jean-Yves Jung. The band’s homage to the organ trio tradition; Johnny Young is one cool cat.
3 The Place is Now Drummer Paul Wiltgen gets his rock on with this composition. Seeger’s guitar soars through the extended melody and Wiltgen’s solo near the end of the piece is a super-nova of percussion, the stuff that drum legends are made of.
6 Quirky Another Wiltgen piece, Quirky is a solidly funky number with some unusual twists and turns.
7 The Flower The Flower is a smooth cruising tune with a signature lyrical melody from guitarist Seeger. All three of the band members turn in exquisitely crafted and musical solos on this track. Just add the convertible and an empty highway!
8 Organ Donor This is a cut you could only get from a band with a New Orleans soul; its lilting five-four beat swings out with just the right amount of grease. Seeger blows some sweet and sweaty bluesy lines and Jung follows it up with classic Hammond tones and solid swagger on this original Witlgen gem.
AIRPLAY START January 9, 2017 RELEASE DATE
January 27, 2017
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