May
30
7:00 PM19:00

Brian Charette Quartet at The Jefferson Center, Roanoke, VA


For Tix

New York City organist/pianist, Brian Charette, has established himself as a leading voice in modern jazz. Charette is a Hammond U.S.A, Hammond Europe, I.K. Multimedia, and Casio endorsed, Cellar Live recording artist. Brian is currently #2 on the 2024 Downbeat Critic’s Poll for organ and #6 for keyboards. Brian was also the winner of the 2014 Downbeat Critics’ Poll “Rising Star: Organ” award and 2015 Hot House Magazine's “Fan's Decision Jazz Award for Best Organist”. Charette’s new Cellar Live release, Jackpot, was recorded at Rudy Van Gelder’s hallowed studio featuring Bill Stewart on drums. The album received 4 stars from Downbeat and was on the Jazzweek radio chart for months, peaking at #9 for 6 weeks. Charette is also a prolific composer of large ensemble music, penning and performing compositions with The Jazz Dock Orchestra in Prague and The Modern Art Orchestra in Budapest.

Joined for this show by Roanoke artists:

Brian Mesko (guitar)

Willis Greenstreet (sax)

Al Broholm (drums)

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Brian Charette Trio @ Sam First, LA, CA
Oct
22
7:30 PM19:30

Brian Charette Trio @ Sam First, LA, CA

NYC organist, Brian Charette, is a Downbeat Critic's Poll regular also living on Venice Beach. His unusual take on the Hammond organ trio prompted Downbeat to describe him as "the last word on what it truly means to play jazz organ". Andy Sanesi is a drummer to the stars and Charette's dear friend and beach neighbor. His subtle beat slicing is delivered with a sly smile, perfect technique, and deathlock on the groove. Rounding out the trio is blazing guitarist, Andy Waddell. Andy is an LA institution, lending his considerable gifts to countless artists such as Patti Austin, Gary Novak, and Kim Richmond. His gorgeous soundscapes and searing solos soar over the top of Charette's Harlem breakbeat funk. 

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