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This one goes back in the Doodlin' Lounge Archives. It was May 24, 1997 when we all gathered in Chicago at the Du Sable Museum of African American Art to experience a real 'Jazz Organ Summit' - organized by Charles Earland and Ron Levy who was with Cannonball Records at the time. I phoned Charles later and recorded our chat about this historic night... it's all in this episode. Happy Birthday again to the late great Burner himself!

The group Organissimo continues to rise in popularity - almost defying the odds in an otherwise pop-oriented music world. In fact, their recent release, 'Dedicated', hit the number one position on the Jazz Chart and stayed there for quite a while, much to the delight of organist Jim Alfredson and Organissimo. How rare is it to see jazz organ recordings get that kind of recognition? Jim joins us in this episode of my Doodlin' Lounge to discuss this and other projects he has in the hopper...Enjoy!

Mike Flanigin comes to us from the musical town of Austin, Texas but as you will hear, in this episode of the Doodlin' Lounge, they have their own brand of jazz organ in those parts. Mike refers to it as Nuestro Camino and I know you'll dig his colloquial groove. With Mike are guitarist Jake Langley and drummers Kyle Thompson and 'Frosty'. Enjoy...

Papa John is a true OG when it comes to my Doodlin' Lounge. He inspired me to go further into this theme with his love of this music and the supreme compliment of naming his debut release on MUSE records after Horace Silver's 'Doodlin'. His version of this classic song soon became my theme to open dozens and dozens of Doodlin' Lounge broadcasts. Here Papa John and I reminisce a bit while listening to a few selections from his discography. Enjoy!

Brian Ho is a young jazz organist from the Bay Area who possesses a great deal of love and energy for the music we call 'jazz organ'. From the first moment I heard him, I knew he was going to make a name for himself in this genre. He has his feet planted firmly in the tradition of jazz organ but he also seems to be moving forward in his own way; etching-out a position for himself in the music world. This show features tracks from Brian's debut CD mixed-in with conversation.

As a Jazz Organist, Melvin Davis is astounding! Mel is a powerhouse and there's just no two ways about it... He has the ideas; the facility; and the sound. I knew this the first time I heard him. Jazz Organ requires a different kind of energy and Mel has it. This is a return visit to my Doodlin' Lounge for Mel and I know you will enjoy what Mel is puttin' down...

Mike is one of the most prolific jazz organists on the scene today. Not only has he played the jazz club, SMOKE, for the last 13 years but he continues to perform globally, as either a jazz organist or pianist, with world-class musicians; record with his band; and spear-head a humanitarian effort in New York City called 'Disability Pride Day'- to raise the awareness of disabled people and their plight. It was great to speak to Mike again and re-visit many of his choice tracks. Enjoy...

Ondrej Pivec will amaze you with his music and his story. I first met him at Showman's (a small organ room on 125th Street in Harlem) after he sat-in with the group that was appearing that night. I knew from the moment I saw and heard him on the Hammond organ that he was something special. I am always thrilled to meet jazz organists from outside the States who have embraced our music as their own. Listen and Enjoy Ondrej