The new release celebrating Jack McDuff! I grew up playing in Harlem on Brother Jack’s organ and pay homage to him here on this hard swinging outing! A few of Jack tunes, some of mine in his style and a few modern pieces.
Brand New Organ Quartet on Cellar Live recorded at Rudy Van Gelder’s, Jackpot
Released July 15, 2022. This is Charette’s most traditional recording in years. Hard swinging bop numbers penned by Charette. The band is A list; Brian Charette (o), Bill Stewart (d), Ed Cherry (g), and Cory Weeds (s)
Brand new Hammond electronica !! Like the Sun
New CD of Hammond organ with electronica; think Kraftwerk meets Harlem juke joint. Charette’s keyboards are accompanied by synths and drum machines that he has programmed to react to him in provocative ways as he tracks live. The music is original catchy instrumental tunes with hip beats, memorable melodies, slick chords, and dreamy atmospheres. The heart of the music is the Hammond Organ which is compelling because it is rarely seen in this robotic context. The pieces on the album speak of isolation, finding my lovely wife, and the terrible anxiety of losing my concerts because of the virus. All instruments and production by Charette
New Solo Hammond Organ CD, Beyond Borderline
Solo B3 organ set of Charette originals and a few Ellington/Strayhorn classics
New Steeplechase Disk, Groovin with Big G featuring NEA Master George Coleman
A greasy Memphis Soul Party with Miles Davis alum and NEA Master, George Coleman
Brian Charette (o), Vic Juris (g), George Coleman Jr. (dr)
Book: 101 Hammond B3 tips
It's all in here. The Cliff Notes of Organ if you will; Drawbar settings, where to oil, all my harmonic tricks. Everything with simple examples that you can quickly incorporate into your own playing. Audio examples included.
Circuit Bent Organ Trio, Kürrent available as digital download
Organ Trio with dreamy soundscapes and glitch robotix. Unusual compositions and great line up
Brian Charette (organ and electronics), Ben Monder (guitar and effects), Jordan Young (drums and beats)
2014 Organ Trio from Positone Records, Square One
Organ trio recording from 2014. Charette originals and classics by The Meters and Joe Henderson. Amazing trio performances
Brian Charette: organ
Yotam Silberstein: guitar
Mark Ferber: drums
2015 organ trio from Positone Records, Alphabet City
Organ trio recording of Charette originals with gentle electronics added. The interplay of the trio is exciting and sublime.
Brian Charette: Organ, electronics
Will Bernard: Guitar
Rudy Royston: Drums
2016 organ trio from Positone Records, Once and Future
Organ trio disk featuring Jazz classics from Jack McDuff, Larry Young, Jimmy Smith, and Wes Montgomery
Brian Charette: Organ
Will Bernard: Guitar
Steve Fidyk: Drums
2000 Debut CD, Brian Charette
The one that started it all. Charette programs sings and plays guitar on this album of unusual alt pop. Songs about lost love and spiritual discovery. All instruments and production by Charette with Andrea Valentini on drums.