Save for the occasional bass trombone/viola/hand drum trio, most jazz ensembles face long shadows in presenting their music, and that’s especially true of organ bands. More … Read More “Brian Charette: Jackpot (Cellar Live)”
The third SteepleChase release by Brian Charette’s freakishly swinging organ sextet—and his 19th release overall—takes unusual turns, leading the listener down paths adorned with so … Read More “Brian Charette: Power from the Air (SteepleChase)”
Brian Charette brings a modern sensibility to the Hammond B-3 organ, especially with his experimental trio Kurrent, in which he incorporates synthesizers. But his new … Read More “Brian Charette/George Coleman: Groovin’ With Big G (SteepleChase)”
A couple of years ago, organist Brian Charette published the well-regarded instruction book 101 Hammond B-3 Tips: Stuff All the Pros Know and Use. Once … Read More “Brian Charette: Once & Future”
Organist Brian Charette mingles jazz, old-school soul and psychedelia on Alphabet City, his ninth recording as a leader. Joined by guitarist Will Bernard and drummer … Read More “Brian Charette: Alphabet City”
Tenor saxophone junkies unite. Why aren’t more records made this way? Position three powerhouse tenors across a stereo system’s soundstage, left (Walt Weiskopf), center (Doug … Read More “Doug Webb: Triple Play”
Hammond organ master Brian Charette leads a spirited, driving trio on Square One, his relatively straight-ahead and winning debut on the American label Posi-Tone. The … Read More “Brian Charette: Square One”
Determined not to follow the same ol’ bop, blues and ballads formula of most organ-group sessions, Hammond player Brian Charette takes a different route on … Read More “Brian Charette: Music for Organ Sextette”
Reliably smoking B3 player Brian Charette joins alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbio and drummer Jochen Rueckert on a romp through several swinging originals as well as … Read More “Brian Charette: Learning to Count”
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