Funky Side of Grant Green Organ Trio
“Flashes of Lyricism and Highly Satisfying Deep Grooves” The Scotsman
The Funky Side of Grant Green is a Hammond organ trio on a mission — to bring the irresistible groove of one of jazz's most soulful and undersung guitar heroes back to the people. Drawing deep from the well of Grant Green's funkiest recordings, the band channels the raw, street-level energy that made Green a legend on the New York scene.
The trio's repertoire centres on some of the more funky recordings that captured Green at his most exciting: Alive, Live at the Lighthouse, and Live at Mozambique. Between 1961 and 1964, Green was the most recorded musician on the Blue Note roster, appearing on 50 different sessions. The Funky Side of Grant Green honours that legacy, bringing those grooves back to the stages and listening rooms where they were always meant to live.
The Band
Davide Rinaldi
Italian drummer, Davide Rinaldi, moved to Scotland from Milan.The grooviest drummer in town, what more needs to be said!
Drums
David Series
Living in Scotland, versatile guitarist and composer David is a new creative energy. He has recorded three albums of his own compositions and is influenced by among others, Jim Hall, Grant Green, John Coltrane, Bjork and Bonnie Prince Billy.
Guitar
Huw Rees is one of Scotland’s most in-demand keys players and a Birmingham Conservatoire jazz grad, Huw brings that unmistakable Hammond groove that can light up a room in seconds.
Not only is he a wizard on stage, but he’s also one of the UK’s top vintage keyboard specialists.
Hammond OrganHuw Rees
