{"id":37396,"date":"2015-09-22T03:29:11","date_gmt":"2015-09-22T08:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kjhk.org\/web\/?p=37396"},"modified":"2016-02-24T02:06:34","modified_gmt":"2016-02-24T08:06:34","slug":"organ-jazz-trio-new-standards-for-the-green-lady","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kjhk.org\/web\/2015\/09\/22\/organ-jazz-trio-new-standards-for-the-green-lady\/","title":{"rendered":"Organ Jazz Trio: New Standards For The Green Lady"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"rsz_2ojt_new_standards_for_the_green_lady\"<\/a>It\u2019s dark and it\u2019s your first time. Perhaps unsure what to make of the swanky staff dress code or walls adorned with art, rest assured\u2014you\u2019ve made it. The latest release from Organ Jazz Trio,\u00a0New Standards For The Green Lady,\u00a0<\/em>bears the name of a venue that plays host to some of the best jazz Kansas City has to offer, and to OJT themselves two nights a week, the Green Lady Lounge.<\/p>\n

The forces comprising Organ Jazz Trio are Hammond organist and composer Ken Lovern, guitarist Brian Baggett, and drummer Kevin Frazee. The trio began somewhat of a residency at the Green Lady in 2013 and have since become a fixture there. Any of the three can be found around town in various groups: Lovern in 3 Trails West and Maria the Mexican, Baggett in DOJO and Brian Baggett Trio, and Frazee on drums in the Kevin Frazee Trio and Chris Hazelton Trio.<\/p>\n

Having played together for over 12 years, Organ Jazz Trio define cohesiveness. They play over a hundred gigs a year. Though no format can fully capture the essence of a live Organ Jazz Trio set, this release provides a glimpse into more than an hour of studio material produced by Lovern.<\/p>\n

The record starts with effervescent organ introducing itself in an interpretation of 38 Special\u2019s \u201cChained Lightning.\u201d Next, a swift yet tender take on \u201cThe Fez\u201d by Steely Dan. OJT is not satisfied with famed jazz standards and reflect on the album saying \u201cfew, if any, tunes on this release could be considered standards.\u201d<\/p>\n

The guys then undertake the Tears For Fears hit \u201cEverybody Wants To Rule The World\u201d where Baggett\u2019s quaint solid state amplifier and Gibson hollow body guitar guide listeners to a memorable moment in the album. Clapton\u2019s \u201cLayla\u201d is another essential listen.<\/p>\n

OJT\u2019s renditions on New Standards For The Green Lady <\/em>will force you to contemplate whether you prefer \u201cI Kissed a Girl\u201d or \u201cEleanor Rigby,\u201d in their extrapolated jazz formats at least. Katy Perry is not typically an artist that crosses a jazz musician\u2019s mind when a desire to go \u201coutside the box\u201d occurs but Organ Jazz Trio challenges the status quo with \u201cI Kissed a Girl\u201d and breathes swung, sophisticated life into the tune. Baggett and Lovern echo in unison on the hook of the track before one or the other eases into a tangent of improvisational virtuosity, as per usual. In no way is Frazee left behind in any of this as his crisp, dynamic efforts comprise the groove behind OJT\u2019s essence.<\/p>\n

As it would be inconsiderate to leave without a personal touch, Organ Jazz Trio graciously included original work \u201cOJT Theme 2015\u201d as the finale of the album. Arguably the odd man out of the record, OJT originality in the track is unmistakable. The theme\u2019s carefree sentiment is made possible by the loose and smooth slinkiness of the organ and Scofield-esque guitar work.<\/p>\n

New Standards For The Green Lady <\/em>is a strong follow up to the group\u2019s 2005 debut recording Ken Lovern\u2019s OJT <\/em>and a good indication that few musical undertakings are too daunting for the trio to tackle.<\/p>\n

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Recommended If You Like: Wes Montgomery, John Scofield, The Bad Plus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recommended tracks: 10 (OJT Theme), 1 (Chained Lightning), 5 (I Kissed A Girl), 6 (Layla), 4 (Everybody Wants To Rule The World)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do Not Play: None<\/strong><\/p>\n

Written by Harrison Hipp on 09\/22\/15<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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