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organissimo
Jazz / Blues / Jam Band

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LANSING, Michigan
United States

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   organissimo: General Info
Member Since11/7/2005
Band Websitewww.organissimo.org
Band MembersJim Alfredson - Hammond B3, Joe Gloss - Guitar, Randy Marsh - Drums
InfluencesEVERYTHING!
Sounds Like
album price ..
ORGANISSIMO: Groovadelphia $14.97
ORGANISSIMO:
This Is The Place
$12.00
ORGANISSIMO: Waiting For The Boogaloo Sisters... $10.00
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Record LabelBig O Records
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 12 2009 8:30P
Rochester International Jazz Festival Rochester, New York
Jun 16 2009 8:00P
Chris’ Jazz Cafe Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jun 17 2009 8:00P
For The Music Only New Hope, Pennsylvania
Jun 18 2009 8:00P
2009 JazzWeek Summit Rochester, New York
Jun 20 2009 9:15P
East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival East Lansing, Michigan
Jun 24 2009 6:30P
Dirty Dog Cafe Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
Jun 26 2009 6:30P
Fridays In The Park Holland, Michigan
Jun 27 2009 9:00P
Trios Restaurant and Jazz South Bend, Indiana
Jul 10 2009 5:00P
Grand Rapids Museum of Art Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jul 28 2009 7:00P
Rockford Music Series Rockford, Michigan
Jul 29 2009 9:30P
Billy’s Lounge Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jul 31 2009 9:00P
Trios Restaurant and Jazz South Bend, Indiana
Aug 26 2009 7:00P
Big Rapids Bandshell Concert Series Big Rapids, Michigan
Oct 3 2009 8:00P
Private Event Minneapolis, Minnesota

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   About organissimo

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An astute observer will notice something a bit strange at an organissimo performance. The audience won't be like your typical homogenous "jazz" audience. Instead, you'll see a healthy mix of people from all walks of life; young and old, black and white, from hippies to corporate professionals and everything in between. organissimo's music skirts over fences and satisfies a diverse range of tastes. You're as likely to see people dancing as a group of folks intently listening.

As New York Times contributor Elvis Mitchell wrote, " The group's toned, muscular playing keeps the crowd rapt, a condition noticeable by the fact that almost no one is talking. "

organissimo formed in late 2000 as a performance vehicle for guitarist Joe Gloss and organist Jim Alfredson's growing stable of original tunes. When they first met at Michigan State University in the late 90s, the two quickly recognized a rare musical chemsitry and began a search for a complimentary drummer. Randy Marsh fit the puzzle perfectly.

From the beginning, organissimo has focused on original material and extending the tradition of the classic organ-based trio. organissimo's sound is instantly identifiable yet constantly evolving, incorporating elements of funk, gospel, blues, progressive rock, and fusion into a solid foundation of jazz. Shifting meters, deep grooves, melodic finesse and tight ensemble interplay are hallmarks of the organissimo sound.

organissimo's latest album, Groovadelphia , stayed in the JazzWeek Top 40 for 14 weeks and peaked at 1 on the CMJ Jazz Charts for three weeks straight. It is currently nominated for six WYCE Jammie Awards and was also named one of the Best Releases of 2008 by WVPE, KJAZZ, and Jim Wilke's Jazz After Hours program, syndicated on over 60 NPR stations nationwide.

organissimo's sophomore album, " This Is The Place ", hit 19 on the JazzWeek charts and an impressive 4 on the CMJ charts, unprecendented for a self-produced, self-released CD. It also won two WYCE 2006 Jammie Awards for Best Jazz Album and Album of the Year , and was nominated for 2006 Detroit Music Award. Like its predecessor, it was named one of the Best Releases of 2005 by Jim Wilke 's Jazz After Hours program in Seattle, WHRV in Virginia Beach, WBEZ in Chicago, WVIA-FM in Pittston PA, WBLV Blue Lake Public Radio, WLNZ in Lansing, WEMU in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, KXJS in Sacramento, and WYCE in Grand Rapids, Jazz 90.1 in Rochester NY, Real Detroit Weekly Magazine , the Detroit MetroTimes and the Lansing City Pulse . NPR also featured the CD as a part of its Open Mic series.

organissimo's debut album received numerous local and national awards including the 2003 WYCE Jammy Best Jazz Album for " Waiting For The Boogaloo Sisters... " (which features prominent New York saxophonist Ron Blake ). The CD was also named one of the Best Releases of 2003 by Jim Wilke's Jazz After Hours program, syndicated on over 60 NPR stations nationwide.


Past Performances of note:
organissimo has performed at venues and festivals across the US and internationally including the famous Baker's Keyboard Lounge in Detroit, Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, The Green Mill , The HotHouse , and Andy's Jazz in Chicago, The Philadelphia Museum of Art's Art After Five series, The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, the 2003 Clearwater Jazz Holiday, the 2005 Idlewild Music Festival, the 2006 Chicago Jazz Festival, the 2006 and 2007 Detroit International Jazz Festival, the 2006 Syracuse Jazz Festival, and the 2007 Tel-Aviv Jazz Festival in Israel, among many others.


   organissimo's Friend Space (Top 16)
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organissimo's Friends Comments
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Regren





Jun 23 2009 3:26 AM

Thanks for the add. Loved you gig in Rochester NY and am looking FWD. To many more visits out East.
You Go with the Mad Groove!!
All Respect,
Regren
American Restless





Jun 4 2009 5:37 AM

Thanks For The Add!
Photography and Design by lizzy lou design
Take It Easy. But Take It.
HAMMOND TRIO COSTA





May 30 2009 4:15 PM

Grazie per avere accettato la nostra richiesta un grande saluto dal Cuore Dell'ABRUZZO da Angela,davide,Nico Costa.Ciao
Good Question





May 28 2009 1:09 AM

Hope you get out to kalamazoo soon!
CORE EFFECT





May 28 2009 1:09 AM

Hey organissimo, we hope you can make it out The Magic Bag, Friday June 12th. As it will be our most wonderful show of the summer and it sure would be swell if you could have a frothy beverage with us :-)

Clown Shoes Entertainment





May 22 2009 7:06 PM

Hey there! Thanks for the add!!!
www.twitter.com/clownshoesent
LISA HUGO





May 12 2009 7:54 PM

Hi ther, thanks for the friendship. There seems to be a music streaming error on myspace at the moment, so am looking forward to coming back for a listen later. Hope you enjoy some of the tracks off my new album. Comments are always welcome. Thanks, Lisa
www.lisahugo.net
Dave





Apr 17 2009 6:13 AM

another great show at Founders in GR, too bad many the "fans" in my town are a bit passive towards music & don't stay for your last set, they miss great music but probably had to get up early for the Easter bunny.
IndieBabexx





Apr 17 2009 6:13 AM

Just showing some love on your page xx




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J Porrett





Apr 16 2009 4:52 AM

Great show tonight at WKAR! It was amazing.
Too bad about the Moog trigger though ;-)
Anthony Wilson





Apr 10 2009 5:43 PM

thanks guys! all the best!
Al Bell Presents American Soul Music





Apr 4 2009 7:03 PM

Greetings from Al Bell Presents American Soul Music! A radio station designed for YOU - online 24/7!

I am truly honored to call you my friend and thanks so much for the add! Please visit my web site at www.AlBellPresents.com

I would love to get your feedback on this radio station and I want to hear your comments and receive your requests, and be sure to invite your friends to join us.
Peace and Blessings!!!
Hayden Carpenter





Apr 4 2009 7:03 PM

Whats up Guys, Just checking in.
Songs Of Sugar





Mar 22 2009 7:14 PM

grooovyyyyyyyyyyy! that's all.
Thx for the request; CyriL
Juan Stubbs





Mar 5 2009 4:34 PM

Just wanted to say thanks for the add.. I am always looking to connect with great people.

Juan Stubbs
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BUBONIK FUNK





Mar 5 2009 4:34 PM

killer funky tunes!
Greg Nagy





Mar 5 2009 4:34 PM

You guys tore it up at Baker's last night!!
AudioInFlux





Feb 23 2009 9:08 PM

Hello. It is great to have you as a friend and exchange links. take care. Geoege
BAND OF MEN





Feb 22 2009 8:32 AM

Absolutely superb sound here, guys!

Pier
Jimmmmmmm





Feb 18 2009 3:29 PM

You guys kicked ass at the Jammies!
Awesome as usual.
Peace!
Sax EWI Dave





Feb 3 2009 4:37 AM

sounds great! Y'all got me banging out case briefs in time on my keyboard .. check out my freaky new tune Wind Valley Riders .. it's all Electronic Wind Instrument .. when I listen to it I keep expecting an NBA basketball team to emerge from a tunnel somewhere ..
Trio Organic





Jan 29 2009 7:12 AM

yo jim... thanks again for tonight. U we're killn it fo sho. Lookin forward to next Wed!
kk
Garden City Art aRound Town





Jan 27 2009 11:04 AM

Thanks for the add! Come check out our website...www. gardencityart. org Nice sounds....you guys would sound great Under the Trees in Garden City Park!
ROOT DOCTOR





Jan 26 2009 8:48 PM

I bow to your mighty computer guns...oh high and mighty... nerdboy! hahahahahaha ahem ;)
Jeff Haas





Jan 20 2009 1:43 PM

Hey guy's, Glad to see you on myspace.
Have a great week!
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