
07/05/2025
Brian Charette - (2025) Working out with Big G – SteepleChase Records
Brian Charette’s Working Out with Big G finds the New York-based organist continuing his exploration of the gritty, groove-oriented side of jazz with a trio format steeped in soul-jazz tradition. Featuring legendary tenor saxophonist George Coleman—known for his seminal work with Miles Davis and his deeply rooted Memphis phrasing—the album gains a layer of historical depth that connects contemporary organ jazz to mid-century post-bop. Coleman’s presence not only bridges generations but also affirms the music’s lineage through his robust tone and lyrical sensibility. Recorded with guitarist "Big G" and drummer Jordan Young, the session draws from the lineage of 1960s East Coast Hammond B3 innovators, maintaining rhythmic ties to R&B and gospel-inflected jazz born of African American urban communities. What distinguishes this outing is Charette’s synthesis of classic soul-jazz motifs with a modern, almost mechanical precision—at times veering into the playful while maintaining the weight of the genre’s deeper roots. The album’s tonal palette, anchored by the unmistakable warmth of the organ, asserts its place within the sonic geography of New York’s hard bop and funkier offshoots. This recording affirms the genre’s adaptability, preserving its heritage while subtly recalibrating its phrasing for today’s ears.
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