Organics
New Light
New Light
[1] ACCORDING TO JOHN John Moriarty 5.27
[2] NEW LIGHT Justin Carroll 4.38
[3] POSTMAN PAT Bryan Daly (arr.Organics) 6.39
[4] REJECTIONS Justin Carroll 6.11
[5] POUND Justin Carroll 5.07
[6] DOWN HOE John Moriarty 6.00
[7] ANGELAS KITCHEN Justin Carroll 5.20
[8] ELYSIAN FIELDS Kevin Brady 6.45
[9] GIVE UP THE CAKE Organics 6.49 All About Jazz - By Stephen Latessa -- March 2006 New Light is pleasingly solid throughout. Carroll, Moriarty and Brady are skilled musicians with an obvious rapport, and their disc is a fine display of craft and assured soul. New Light is a straightforward disc of gospel and blues-inspired numbers. The Irish Organics organ trio, which has been together since 1997, is far from radical, but it delivers the goods consistently on these tasteful and restrained performances. As is to be expected, Justin Carroll's Hammond organ is the focus of the proceedings. Carroll effectively reveals the multidimensional charms of his instrument, letting it wail strikingly at full throttle during the climax of New Light. Drummer Kevin Brady skillfully shifts from Latin-styled beats to soft brushwork. Postman Pat gives him the opportunity to lay down a skittering, full-bodied solo. For the most part, guitarist John Moriarty is on hand to add subtle accents. He contributes a fine, murmuring solo to the pretty ballad Rejections. Another highlight is the Brady-penned Elysian Fields, in which the trio works around a tightly coiled, insistent melody, inspiring quicksilver statements from each player. If it doesn't inspire any revelations, New Light is pleasingly solid throughout. Carroll, Moriarty and Brady are skilled musicians with an obvious rapport, and their disc is a fine display of craft and assured soul. Jazz Review USA Album Review: Organics' music is deep into gospel, emotionally constructed and totally orchestrated. Organics is a trio of young Irish jazzmen. New Light is an album to listen on all occasions, not because of banality but because the trio makes each one of these tracks a unique experience. Throughout the nine tracks, Organics transports the listener on a travel of complex musical genres in which one can feel the extraordinary energy and emotions that bound to the Trio. The Hammond is groovy, happy, gospel and well mastered. since every member of the band basically follows his own path, they come together in Organics combining all of their distinct discoveries. "Angela's Kitchen" is terrifically funky. Organics' music is deep into gospel,emotionally constructed and totally orchestrated.
Contributed by Dr. Ana Isabel Ordonez Yolk Records - France "The music suggested by this trio swings and grooves, the guitar playing of John Moriarty is moving and Justin Carroll's organ playing offers us a broad harmonic pallet while Kevin Brady directs his playing around masterful polyphonies yet without over complexity for the listener." Organics are a guitar-organ-drums trio from Ireland. Formed in 1997, the group have worked a lot on the other side of the channel but it is only this year they have released their debut album "New Light" (self-production). John Moriarty, the guitarist of the group has a certain reputation in Ireland, and has received many prizes which testify his level of playing. Kevin Brady, the drummer, has played with many well known artists of the Irish and International jazz scene. Justin Carroll, the organist of the group studied with many well known jazz artists: Kenny Werner, Dave Holland, Joe Lovano, Dave Douglas, Joey Baron, Mark Feldman, The music suggested by this trio swings and grooves, the guitar playing of John Moriarty is moving and Justin Carroll's organ playing offers us a broad harmonic pallet while Kevin Brady directs his playing around masterful polyphonies yet without over complexity for the listener. "New Light" is built around original compositions by the trio except for "Postman Pat", taken from a TV theme composed by Bryan Daly. The opening track "According to John" by guitarist John Moriarty clearly draws its influences from the blues, it evokes moments of the first compositions of Wes Montgomery and offers a number of variations in the time between the guitar and the organ. Throughout the nine titles of this album, Organics transports us on a voyage of musical genres. Their music is deep and sensual, proof that there is some great musicians in Ireland, and this trio attests promptness and true personality of the Irish scene jazz.
Contributed by Mr.Ronan Le Pennec Jazzpolice.com - Saturday, 05 November 2005
Contributed by Don Berryman 'Organics' is an Irish organ trio with amazing chops. They have been performing and composing since 1997 and this year released their first CD "New Light". I shouldn't be surprised that Ireland has a world class organ trio. Some of my first exposure to the sweet sound of the Hammond organ was listening to the 'blue-eyed soul' of another Irishman, Van Morrison singing with the group Them in the '60s. In recent years Van has switched to jazz, and selected Organics' organist Justin Carroll to tour internationally with him. Well known in Ireland, Organics have backed visiting jazz musicians such as Bobby Watson and Gil Scott-Heron. Organics The music swings and grooves, but is not greasy. While avoiding showy theatrics, the band allows its solid musicianship and depth of jazz knowledge to be revealed throughout their music. John Moriarty is soulful on guitar and while Justin Carroll provides an ample pocket; playful polyrhythmic diversions from drummer Kevin Brady keep it all fresh and swinging. New Light features all original numbers except for POSTMAN PAT by Bryan Daly, a theme song from an animated BBC television show. New Light opens with ACCORDING TO JOHN by guitarist John Moriarty, this tune is swinging with a bluesy feel, similar to Wes Montgomery's early compositions and reminds me of the pioneering work of Wes Montgomery and Mel Rhyne with subtle contrapuntal interplay between the guitar and organ.
The title track, written by organist Justin Carroll, along with his arrangement of POSTMAN PAT, evokes the sound and reveals the influence of the late great Larry Young (it has been said that if Jimmy Smith was the Charlie Parker of the B3 organ, than Larry Young was it's Coltrane). DOWN HOE is a gospel influenced soulful ballad by Moriarty. ANGELAS KITCHEN is up tempo funky number by Carroll. The groove laden ELYSIAN FIELDS by Drummer Kevin Brady is a modal exploration. In Greek mythology, Elysian Fields are the abode of the blessed, situated at the end of the world where that chosen by the gods are sent. The Organics version makes it a very groovy paradise. The CD closes with GIVE UP THE CAKE, a funky and sweet 12 bar blues: A tasty desert for this satisfying musical meal.
http://jazzpolice.com Sunday Tribune Get the album, and catch them live while you still can. Organics ,featuring Justin Carroll on Hammond organ, John Moriarty on guitar and Kevin Brady on drums, strike that fine balance between tradition and innovation. Ireland's leading organ trio, they were awarded the Music Network's Young Musicwide Award in 2004. All three contribute excellent tunes to an almost entirely original set , the only exception being an arch reworking of the theme from Postman Pat. Get the album, and catch them live while you still can.
Cormac Larkin Irish Times New Light evokes the most characterful performances by a fine group now reaping the rewards of years of dedicated playing together Organics - John Moriarty (Guitar), Justin Carroll ( Hammond Organ) and Kevin Brady (drums) are the first jazz group to win the Music Network's Young Musicwide award. This CD is effectively a culmination of the trio's gains under this programme. Instrumentally , the line-up has a venerable , blues drenched jazz tradition , and Organics have tried to broaden it somewhat with an album almost exclusively of originals by band members. It yields its rewards , perhaps most persuasively on Brady's fine Elysian Fields ,which has some of their most unbuttoned playing. But it's probably the pieces that come closer to the tradition ( Downhoe , According to John and rockers Angela's Kitchen and Give up the Cake) that evoke the most characterful performances by a fine group now reaping the rewards of years of dedicated playing together. www.organicsmusic.com
Ray Comiskey Sunday Independent Album Review It's a CD that repays repeated listening Organics has been a regular unit since 1997, and it shows in the rapport between the musicians. While rooted in the tradition of the great organ-guitar-drums trios, the group, which won the 2004 Young Musicwide Award, has its own fresh, original sound. With the exception of Postman Pat, the tunes are new. According to John and Down Hoe are by John Moriarty, who also made his own guitar. Justin Carroll wrote four numbers, my favourite being Angela's Kitchen. The atmospheric Elysian Fields is by Kevin Brady, while the final tune is a communal piece of advice to the sedentary: Give up the Cake. The mood throughout is mellow, and most of the tracks are taken at a relaxed mid-tempo. It's a CD that repays repeated listening. It's available in record shops or from www.organicsmusic.com.
Contributed by Grainne Farren The Evening Herald Album Review A masterful Irish Jazz recording ****
This year , the latest outfit to make waves are Organics, who officially released their CD, New Light last week (July 25). Organics - Justin Carroll on Hammond organ, drummer Kevin Brady and guitarist John Moriarty - have managed to capture the sound of the great Blue Note Hammond-led trios of the 1950s. But this is no slavish copy. Eight of the nine numbers here are originals. The ninth, Post Man Pat (yes, that Postman Pat!) shows the trio's humorous side. A masterful Irish Jazz recording.
Contributed by Matt Nugent press quotes from live gigs Enniscorthy Echo Music Lovers in Co.Wexford were treated to a rare sight last Thursday night when award-winning jazz trio , Organics , performed an intimate concert in Dunbrody Visitor Centre , located on New Ross quay front. Promoted by Music for New Ross the concert was part of a nationwide Music Network tour. The setting , not withstanding certain visual constraints, was perfect for the music on hand and Organics provided wonderful entertainment courtesy of a mixed set of original and cover material.According to John; the opening original number set the tone for the evening and provided the audience with an upbeat jazz number complete with loose bass lines courtesy of the organist, the band didn't have a bass player. The drum-kit was interesting , and perfect for touring , in that all the toms fitted inside The bass drum which had a slit seam down the middle. The compact nature of the kit didn't detract from the sound however and in particular the snare drum had a lovely ring to it which was endearing.The subtle use of sticks and brushes throughout , in addition to some fabulous guitar and organ lines,made for very enjoyable listening.
The second number on the night , Miles Davis' Israel , was one of the highlights and the guitar sound on this particular number bore more than a passing resemblance to that associated with B.B. King. Original song , Downhoe , possessed a wonderfully subtle change in tempo and mood halfway through and it served to showcase the writing talents of Organics. There are many fine bands . singers , musicians and orchestras in this country , however ,it's only the ones who turn their hands to writing original material that stand out from the crowd. In that regard Organics were fantastic as they showcased an amazing talent for writing material within their chosen genre. An interesting point of note throughout the night was that the band appeared to begin a lot of their songs using manuscripts but veered into the territory of impromptu jams thereafter the mark of real musicians. Many of the world's most revered trained musicians cannot play a note on their instruments without having manuscripts in front of them; a trait which could arguably described as musical mathematics completely devoid of passion and emotion.
That could not be said of Organics who instilled sincerity into every note they performed on the night. This was a great night's entertainment and another fine success for Music for Ross.
Brendan Kean " What a trio is about. They swing like nothing on earth" Peter Crawley - IrishTimes 2004 " Organics music is colourful and joyous and they swing at every tempo " Grainne Farren - Sunday Independent 2004 This Dublin organ trio pour their hearts into jazz. Sligo Weekender 2004 Organics feature three of Irelands' brightest young jazz musicians. Ray Comiskey Irish Times 2004