Wendy Kirkland, Hammond Organ and vocals; Pat Sprakes, guitar; Ian Beestin, drums.
Influences
Jimmy Smith, Joey Defrancesco, Jimmy McGriff, Kenny Burrell, John Scofield, Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Dr. Lonnie Smith, George Benson, Jack McDuff, Sheryl Bailey 3...
Sounds Like
Hopefully all of the above! Not all playing at the same time. Ahem.
The Organik Trio is a swinging 3 piece band featuring a real Hammond, guitar and drums. The band was formed in 2006 and mix originals, standards with a Hammond twist and classic newer tunes such as the Police’s ‘Roxanne’ and a version of ‘You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling’ with full Bossa treatment! The band lists their influences as Jimmy Smith, George Benson, Peter Bernstein, Sheryl Bailey, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Grant Green and the Deep Blue Organ Trio.
The band made its jazz festival debut at Newark in 2008 and have subsequently been put forward for the PRSF Promoter’s Choice Award following their performance.
The trio features Wendy Kirkland on Hammond. Wendy uses the Hammond XK3 Organ system and Leslie rotary speaker - the setup that sounds as near to the B3 without having to own a Transit and several monkeys to shift it.
Wendy has featured in the Times top 5 jazz gigs and has played live on Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.
Pat Sprakes is an exceptional guitarist who has played many of the UK’s leading festivals including Brecon, Edinburgh, Cheltenham, Manchester and Hull.
Ian Beestin enjoys swing, latin and funk drumming, essential in the Organik Trio. Ian’s jazz festival performances this year include Manchester, Newark, Southport and Burton Agnes.
The three musicians are keen to promote their trio on the UK jazz scene and will engage audiences with this classic instrumental line up.
Just watched the BBC Blues night doco and listened to your new tracks. Hammonds were made to play the Blues. I wanna get back into a Blues Band!!!!! Love your sound.
Hi Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, Thanks for letting me sit in with ya last Thursday, I had a great time .. i am still smiling you sounded great and your version of Sunny was stunning, lets do some thing sooooooon Love Peace and Blessings Derek :-)
Just to let you know that we've recently changed our booking proceedures so that dates and booking info can be obtained by emailing a blank enquiry to:
redhouseenquiry@gmail.com
Since we're booking up now for the summer and September I wanted everyone who's taken the time to seek us out on Myspace to have a chance to get a gig booked.
Hi Wendy Pat & Ian, Good to see you on the Space, I was in London this morning and yesterday to cut a show with my friend Laurence Cottle: We just arrived back here in San Francisco California. If you come to USA be sure to check in. All the best, Jon *Member American Federation of Musicians Union Local 802, Local 6 / ASCAP Publisher http://ascap. com/network/audioportraits/Jon_Hammond_Rent/ .. "The FINGERS...are The SINGERS!"™ USA
Snake Davis and The Suspicions : The Ultimate Northern Soul Band in Sheffield on 2 February.In the afternoon we also have a "hands on" saxophone players workshop with Snake. Call 0114 222 8999 for tickets for both events.
Cool! Well, every weekend is a social whirl for me (going to a wedding tomorrow as well). Don't think I can make the Sunday gig. That Chesterfield gig will be on my dad's birthday - I may drag him out for a bit of jazz. Cheers, Stew
Snake Davis and The Suspicions : The Ultimate Northern Soul Band in Sheffield on 2 February.In the afternoon we also have a "hands on" saxophone players workshop with Snake.
