The organ has had a very special place in the hearts of jazz fans since Jimmy Smith redefined the instrument in the mid-1950s and launched a wave of heavy-swinging gospel-flavoured tunes that brought jazz back onto the dance floor with a thump. Taking this tradition forward is Organics, Ireland's leading hammond organ jazz trio comprising Justin Carroll (hammond organ), John Moriarty (guitar) and Kevin Brady (drums). Drawing on a wide range of influences from the Blues and the American songbook to Chitlin club funk, Organics combine finger-popping grooves with twisting bebop lines and even a hint of Klezmer.

Organics were awarded a place on Young Musicwide 2004, Music Network's professional development scheme for emerging young musicians. As recipients of the award they have toured Ireland extensively performing in many of Music Network's partner promoter venues and also released their debut CD, "New Light" under the scheme. Since early 2007, Organics have joined Music Network's roster of artists, the international strand of which saw them perform at Glasgow Arts Festival in June 2007 with support from Culture Ireland.

Organics has been playing together since 1997 when they performed regular Friday night jazz session in Slattery's, Rathmines, as well as regular appearances at JJ Smyths. The Dublin-based ensemble has been the jam-session house band at the Cork Jazz Festival for a number of years, supported Gil Scott-Heron in Vicar Street in 2001, as well as performing at jazz festivals in Dublin, Bray, Birr, Waterford Spraoi and the Dublin Fringe Festival.

Justin Carroll (Hammond organ) has performed over the years with visiting jazz artists such as Ronnie Cuber, Scott Hamilton, Jim Mullen, and Gerard Presencer. He has studied with many great jazz musicians including Kenny Werner, Dave Holland, Joe Lovano, Dave Douglas, Joey Baron, Mark Feldman, Tony Malaby, Joe LaBarbara, Don Thompson and Kenny Wheeler. Justin is a keystone in the Irish jazz scene, performing in groups such as Organics, Mouth Organ, Cortisol, Kai Project, Trouble Penetrator and Triple Piglet among others.

Dublin-born guitarist John Moriarty has won scholarships to Skidmore Jazz Institute in New York and Berklee College of Music in Boston. As well as performing with Organics, John leads his own quartet, and recent collaborations include jazz guitar duets with Dublin guitarist Louis Stewart.

Dublin based drummer Kevin Brady has been performing professionally for 13 years.In recent times he has performed with the following International jazz musicians: Ian Shaw (vocalist/pianist), Tim Ries (saxophone), Guy Barker (trumpet), Jim Mullen (guitar), Bobby Watson (alto), Bill Carrothers (piano), Alan Barnes (saxophone), Sandro Gibellini (guitar), Giovanni Mirabassi (piano), Ron Anthony (guitar), Tim Whitehead (saxophone). In addition to his recording and performing work he currently teaches drumkit and ensemble performance on the BA Degree in Jazz studies at Newpark Music Centre. Kevin recently set up and runs The Living Room Project, an online jazz and creative music community (www.livingroomproject.com). In 2007/2008, Kevin will tour Ireland with American pianist Bill Carrothers to promote his debut album release entitled 'Common Ground'.

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Organics possess a respect for tradition and a desire for musical exploration. Drawing on a wide range of influences from The Blues to the American song-book to a unique blend of soul and groove. This modern Hammond Organ trio continue to compose and perform an original mix of improvised music.

Their concert programme will generally include tunes from their debut album 'New Light' and Liquid Sunshine, their second album.

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