Favorite Organists

[rdgrimes]

2 very interesting organ discs:

1) J S Bach - The Four Great Toccatas and Fugues,
The four Antiphonal organs of the Cathedral of Freiburg
E Power Biggs
Available on either CD or MCH SACD, this was a mid-70's Quadraphonic recording that has been remastered for 5.1 SACD. Can only be described as stunning in 5.1 on SACD. This cathedral has 4 huge organs installed in different locations, all controlled by a central console and played simultaneously. Makes an astonishing surround effect with a different organ in each corner of your room.

2) "Funky Organ: B3 Jazz Grooves"
In spite of the title, this stereo SACD Hybrid is worth the low cost for any B3 fan. Excellent SQ

[lofi-ear]

John Medeski from Medeski, Martin & Wood
Robert Walter from Stanton Moore Trio

Funky jazzy vibes, gotta love them

[Ducatista47]

Here is a group that escaped me until now. I am listening to The Ben Sidran Hammond Quartet / Cien Noches ("Recorded live at the Cafe Central, Madrid, Spain") 2008, Bonsai Music, Nardis Music.

The music is a little hard to categorize, mostly club Jazz with a little Rock and some R & B. Most of it sure is fun, though. I could do without the vocals (but then I could always do without the vocals), but these guys have to get bookings to eat.

Hammond B3, sax, drums & guitar.

Clark