Brian Charette, Brad Myers, & Jordan Young Organ Trio

Tue, Oct 22

Brian Charette — Hammond organ Brad Myers — guitar Jordan Young — drums The Brian Charette, Brad Myers, and Jordan Young Organ Trio play swinging, funky, and joyous soulful music that is the hallmark of the classic Hammond organ trio sound. Their chemistry runs deep, and you will want to take advantage of a chance to see them do their thing. New York City organist/pianist Brian Charette has become a leading voice in modern jazz. Charette is a Hammond U.S.A, Hammond Europe, I.K Multimedia, and Casio-endorsed Cellar Live recording artist. Brian is #2 on the 2023 Downbeat Critic's Poll for Organ and won the 2023 "Rising Star: Keyboard." Charette's new Cellar Live release, Jackpot, was recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's hallowed studio featuring Bill Stewart on drums. The album received four stars from Downbeat and was on the Jazzweek radio chart for months, peaking at #9 for six weeks. Brian is a staple of the downtown NYC scene, working with virtually everyone who plays with an organist. He has performed with many notable artists, such as Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Oz Noy, Vinnie Colaiuta, John Patitucci, and many more. Brad Myers is a multi-faceted guitarist and singer based in Cincinnati, OH, since he arrived in 1994 to attend the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Almost 30 years later, Brad plays with various musical projects and enters his 6th year teaching Jazz Guitar, Small Groups, and Music Business at CCM. He regularly works with local jazz legends Mandy Gaines, Steve Schmidt, and Michael Sharfe. He performs with Aja - A Tribute to the Music of Steely Dan, The Midwestern Swing, The Tinfoil Hat Cowboys, John Zappa's Now Hear This, and occasionally appears in a musical theater production. Brad has self-produced and released two jazz recordings, Prime Numbers and Sanguinaria (Hopeful songs), under his own Colloquy Records label. Jordan Young was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1978; music was always a continuous presence in Young's upbringing. Young attended the Jazz Studies Program at The University of Michigan and many jam sessions in the Metro-Detroit Area, leading to gigs with Detroit jazz legends Donald Walden, Marcus Belgrave, Teddy Harris, Jr., James Carter, and Rodney Whitaker. Jordan moved to New York City and has actively participated in the NYC jazz scene, studying with world-class educator John Riley and earning his master's from the Manhattan School of Music. Young has two previous albums (Jordan Young Group in 2010 and Cymbal Melodies in 2012. Young maintains an active private teaching studio in Brooklyn, NY, and continues to travel the world as a bandleader and sideman. A $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. Important Notices: If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund. Refunds must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.