September 23, 2005
Jazz Organ Trio
The jazz organ trio featuring Hammond B-3 organ, guitar and drums is a classic jazz sound. This sound was popularized in the mid 1950's by greats like Jimmy Smith, Charles Earland, Jimmy McGriff.
Some of my favorite organ/guitar combinations are:
Jimmy Smith/Kenny Burrell
Jimmy Smith/Wes Montgomery
Jimmy Smith/George Benson
Don Patterson/Pat Martino
Joey DeFrancesco/Pat Martino
Jack McDuff/George Benson
Larry Young/Grant Green
While Wes Montgomery might be my all-time favorite jazz guitarist and his work with Jimmy Smith was amazing, the ultimate jazz organ trio "sound" has to be Jimmy Smith and Kenny Burrell. Here's a few recordings that define the sound and capture the blend of blues, soul, and jazz.
At The Organ - Blue Note
Midnight Special- Blue Note
Back At The Chicken Shack- Blue Note
Blue Bash!- Verve
Organ Grinder Swing- Verve
The Master- Blue Note
