Dave Wilkinson - Guitar and Vocals
Phil Wilkinson - Organ
Caspar St. Charles - Drums
Influences
Grant Green, Al Green, John Patton, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Otis Redding, Jimmy McGriff, Charles Earland, G Love and Special Sauce, Melvin Sparks, Boogaloo Joe Jones, Johnny Guitar Watson, Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Idirs Muhamed, Buddy Guy, George Benson, Leon Spencer Jr., Jimmy Ponder, Ben Dixon......
"A kickass cover of the Boogaloo Joe Jones cut "Brown Bag" -- one done with guitar that's every bit as quick and tight as the original! We've always dug Fast 3's classic Hammond grooves, but this cut really has us respecting the group at a whole new level -- appreciating them not just as a funky combo, but one with some jazz-level chops as well! "Pig Feet N Greens" is an original from the group -- and it's done with the same Prestige Records jazz funk style as the a-side -- a really monster instrumental, and one that's recorded with a really classic production style too!
" - Dusty Groove America
Also Available from Fast3:
"3's Company - A Tribute to Grant Green"
Doodlin' Records (USA) - 2008
"These guys are the real deal, and "3's Company" is a soulful tribute to a musician who is too often overlooked." - Larry Goldings
"Fast3 is a new group on the scene that is reminiscent of the way it was – and should be – with feeling and swinging grooves." - Dr. Lonnie Smith
"Maaaaan, I heard you last night on that GRANTSTAND and you were KILLIN'. You took me right back to the base. I haven't heard that much of that flavor since the MASTER was here." - Ben Dixon
"You cats tripped me out back to the sixties. You sound like all my buddies who are pushing tulips. You'all are some bad cats.. Keep up the good work!" - George Braith
"The Fast 3 take on the classic trio format of Grant Green's early Blue Note recordings -- a mighty challenge, but the group is more than up to the task! The lineup of guitar, Hammond, and drums really sounds great here -- as clear and clean as on Grant's best early 60s trio sides, and played with a similar sensitivity to single-line soloing -- thanks to some really mighty talents from guitarist Dave Wilkinson! The album's a really welcome one -- especially given that so many soul jazz combos these days can muster a great organist, but often don't have jazz chops like this in the guitar department -- and the memory of Green is more than respected with the great sound of the set." - Dusty Groove America
The Grifter - One Note Records 2006
(The funkier side of Fast3)
ENGLISH:
Hammond organ trio headed by the unstopable Wilkinson brothers.. Fast3 play a mix of swinging organ soul-jazz ala Grant Green and hard grooving originals. Their debut cd "The Grifter" came out in 2006 with One Note records and they have recently recorded a swinging tribute to Grant Green "3's Company - A tribute to Grant Green" released 2008 on Doodlin' Records (USA). Fast3 took the Soul Cooker Festival (France) by storm in 2007 and 2008, many people agreeing they were easily the most exciting act that year. No other hammond trio does it as authenicaly as Fast3, just ask George Braith (60's Blue Note recording legend) or Brian Jackson (Gil Scott-Heron, Kool and the Gang).. or even swing master Ray Gelato... all have called upon Fast3's services in the past... a sure sign of exellence!
ESPAÑOL:
Fundado en Inglaterra por los hermanos Wilkinson, Fast 3 es un trío de órgano, guitarra y batería afincado en Barcelona desde 2005. Con un sonido inspirado en los grupos de organ hammond de la década de 1960, su repertorio incluye temas originales de una mezcla explosiva de soul/funk y estandards del jazz y del pop que los vuelve irresistibles en las pistas de baile. Su primer disco, The Grifter, salió a la luz en 2006 bajo el sello One Note Records (Inglaterra) y tuvo un inesperado éxito de ventas en Japón. Próximamente sacarán un disco en homenaje a Grant Green, maestro incomparable del jazz más swingeante, en Doodlin' Records (Estados Unidos). Con su electrizante actuación, Fast 3 fue la gran sorpresa del Soul Cooker Festival 2007 en Francia. El trío ha acompañado al legendario George Braith y a Brian Jackson en sus giras por España.
Fast3 featuring Ray Gelato @ Cerdanyola Blues Festival 2008
Hi,guys we're very happy to see you there,and congratulation for your new 45.We will show our progress and again very glad too see you there.Luc & Thomas
heyyyyyyyyyyyy david how are you man , manny years ago man , some time i going in barcelona and every time i thynk " what devil made dave wilkson? the last time i jaming with you in jamboree , but long time ago , i living in this moment in montpellier , and i know who you play in marseille ; very domage because i living around but i flying to marrocos to play for 2 month's, send me your contact man , great group and gret musician's ,cheer's people & all the best!!
Good God, man!!! You guys RIP!!! You are more than heirs to any thrown, you've (at least to me) established your very own, brand spankin' new kingdom! PLEASE keep on keepin'. Peace from California. Shawn
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Hi Guys, What a wonderful trio...In just few days I am becoming a huge fan of yours. Your interplay it's awesome and the Grant Green tribute album It's an authentic masterpiece!!!
Special dedicated to the hammond player, with Captain Stax
On line from November, 25, 2008 - h.18.00 (gmt) and repeated every day, for a two weeks: Wednesday...12.30-13.30 (gmt) Thursday........07.00-08.00 (gmt) Friday.............05.00-06.00 (gmt) Saturday........02.30-03.30 and 09.30-10.30 (gmt) Sunday...........02.00-03.00 (gmt) Monday..........11.00-12.00 (gmt)
The tracklist:
1. Gazzara - End of the road (instr. version) (5:46) 2. Fast3 - Grantstand (3:30) 3. Yes Indeed! - Respect (6:15) 4. Phat Fred - The catscratch (5:34) 5. Paolo Apollo Negri & Teresa Reeves Gilmer - Paparazzi (4:12) 6. Leslie Overdrive - A tad Askew (2:58) 7. Captain Hammond - Don't Burst My Bubble (5:05) 8. Stoned Soul Picnic - Erotic cakes (3:46) 9. Sam Paglia - Stripper Girl (4:04) 10. Mike Painter - Old grand dad (4:01) 11. The Groove Yard - A taste of honey (6:26) 12. Enri - In cammino (3:21)
