Leírás
Jazz, Hammond B3, Organ Jazz, California Jazz, CD kiadvány, 2024-es album.
Papírtokos, nyitható borítóval, CD kiadvány, 2024-es album.
Comes in gatefold card case.
Bay Area organ star Brian Ho has recorded or played with the likes of Azar Lawrence, Billy Hart, Troy Roberts and Gary Bartz, and featured in jazz clubs and festivals all over the world. With a vast knowledge of styles and influences, he has developed a unique and modern take on organ jazz, whilst staying rooted in the tradition of classic Hammond organists that precede him.
It’s no secret that jazz organists are a special breed. No, I am not talking about those who occasionally step away from the piano to sit down at the Hammond B3 (or modern digital equivalent) for a couple of songs or an occasional gig. Instead I am speaking of those who have really checked out the history, put in countless hours on the instrument to learn how to truly play the organ like an organ. In the process they learn to simultaneously play bass lines with their left hand and foot, solo, work the drawbars and Leslie speaker all while listening and reacting the musicians around them at a high musical level.
To play organ you have to be truly dedicated and on his newest release Bridges, top call Bay Area organist Brian Ho leaves no room for doubt that he is, in spades, a tried and true Jazz Organist. Brian has a strong sense of the lineage and has his own voice on the Hammond B3 that will attract the ears of all who are fans of the instrument. Joining him on this session are two well known musicians who are no strangers to the world of jazz organ. Speaking from experience, there is no better rhythm section to accompany Brian on this date than guitarist Paul Bollenback and drummer Byron “Wookie” Landham.
Of course when making a straight ahead jazz record, it’s always a good idea to “bridge the gap” and include more recent songs that are familiar to everyone. Yearning For Your Love by the Gap Band it a perfect fit for this! Brian states, “I used to listen to R&B in middle school and high school and the band “Guy” remade this song in 1990. I couldn’t get enough of this song as a kid.” Brian’s love for this song is apparent and the trio once again delivers a stellar performance.
Closing out the disc is a swingin’ version of another famous pop song. First recorded in 1978 by Marylin McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. then recorded again by Whitney Houston’s in 1985, Saving All My Love is the perfect way for Brian to tie the project together and close out the recording on a strong note! Recommanded for fans of the: Hammond B3 will surely love every moment of Bridges!
Felállás:
Brian Ho, Hammond B3 Organ;
Paul Bollenback, Guitar;
Byron Wookie Landham, Drums
Felvételek:
1.Essence
2.Yearnin’ For Your Love 05:12
3.Bonnie
4.Ellisin’
5.Just In Time
6.Alone In The Morning
7.John’s Abbey
8.Silver’s Serenade
9.Into Somethin’
10.Saving All My Love
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