Naked City Recommends: ORGAN GROOVE at FOUNDRY 616
Image: Organist Michel Benebig and guitarist Carl Lockett.
It was the hip sound of the 1960s, synonymous with artists such as Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff and Big John Patton, to name just a few. ‘Organ Groove’ combined elements of soul and jazz, laden with funky riffs and a solid swinging beat. At its heart was the mighty Hammond organ, in either a classic trio setting or a larger ensemble. In recent years the genre has been rediscovered by a whole new generation, with reissues of the classic Blue Note albums and the reborn soul jazz scene.
This coming Saturday, Foundry 616 in Ultimo hosts a classic night of organ groove featuring two of the finest exponents of the genre, organist Michel Benebig and guitarist Carl Lockett, along with pianist Chris Cody and drummer Andrew Dickeson. It’s a truly international night with Michel from Noumea, Carl from the US West Coast, French-Australian Chris Cody and our own Andrew Dickeson. Not to be missed!
August 22. Foundry 616, 616 Harris Street, Sydney. From $21.50 (dinner and show packages available). Tickets & info: foundry616.com.au or stickytickets.com.au
