International Archives For The Jazz Organ (IAJO) - The Jazz Organ Scene Great Britain

The Jazz Organ Scene

Great Britain

march 2007

Brian Auger

Brian Auger, born 1939, a self-taught pianist, was first heard of when he founded the band "Trinity" in 1965 which later became the base for the extraordinary jazz/R&B revue. At the same time he discovered the organ sounds of Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff which thrilled him in a way he could not but buying a Hammond for himself. It became his favorite instrument. Auger's Trinity (vocalist: Julie Driscoll) achieved world-wide recognition. In the 70's it was his "Oblivion Express" to draw high attention. Brian's sometimes boisterous manner has created a very own way of playing the organ - cooking and steaming.

contact:	info@brianauger.com
homepage:	www.brianauger.com
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Discography

Open Polydor 184130 recorded 1964 in London/Great Britain	Brian Auger, Hammond organ Julie Driscoll, vocals others not mentioned by name
Attention! Fontana 9294901 recorded december 1965 in London/Great Britain	Brian Auger, Hammond Organ Rod Stewart, vocals Julie Driscoll, vocals Long John Baldry, vocals Vic Briggs, guitar Gary Boyle, guitar Ricky Brown, bass Roger Sutton, bass Mick Waller, drums Clive Thacker, drums Clem Cattini, drums
Streetnoise disconform 1905 recorded 1969 in London/Great Britain	Brian Auger, organ, piano, vocals Julie Driscoll, vocals, guitar Clive Thacker, drums, percussion Dave Ambrose, guitar, vocals
Brian Auger's Oblivion Express RCA LSP 4462 recorded november 1970 in London/Great Britain	Brian Auger, Hammond Organ Barry Dean, bass guitar, vocals Jim Mullen, lead guitar, vocals Robbie McIntosh, drums
Second Wind Ghostown Records recorded 1972 in London/Great Britain	Brian Auger, Hammond B3 organ, piano Barry Dean, bass guitar Jim Mullen, guitar, vocals Robbie McIntosh, drums Alex Ligertwood, vocals, tambourine
Closer To It Ghostown Records recorded march 1973 in London/Great Britain	Brian Auger, Hammond B3 organ, piano Barry Dean, bass guitar Jack Mills, guitar Godfrey MacLean, drums Lennox Laington, congas
Encore WB BSK 3153 recorded oct/nov 1977 in San Francisco/USA	Brian Auger, Hammond Organ Julie Tippetts (née Driscoll), vocals George Doering, guitar David McDaniels, bass Dave Crigger, drums
Olympic Rock & Blues Circus Bell BLR 84013 recorded december 1981 in Ludwigsburg/Germany	Brian Auger, Hammond Organ Chris Farlowe, vocals John Marshall, guitar Steve Richardson, bass Charly Eichert, drums Pete York, drums Jeff Reynolds, trumpet James Campagnola, tenor sax Andrew Pet, trombone
Steaming Inak 855 recorded april 1985 live at Cafe Atlantic in Freiburg/Germany	Pete York, drums Brian Auger, Hammond Organ Colin Hodgkinson, bass
Planet Earth Calling Garland GRZ010 recorded 1987 in USA	Brian Auger, Hammond Organ, keyboards Ho Young Kim, guitar Tom Donlinger, drums Steve Evans, bass Terry Baker, drums
Voices Of Other Times Miramar 23152 recorded 2000 in USA	Brian Auger, Hammond organ Savannah Grace Auger, vocals Karma D. Auger, drums John Oliva, congas, percussion Dan Lutz, bass Chris Clermont, guitar
Looking In The Eye Of The World Ghostown Records recorded 2005 in USA	Brian Auger, Hammond organ, Rhodes piano, Korg piano Savannah Grace Auger, vocals Karma D. Auger, drums Chris Golden, bass Katisse Buckingham, tenor sax, soprano sax, alto flute Larry Williams, trumpet

Sound Samples

	"Light My Fire", from the album "Looking In The Eye Of The World" 05:27 - 5,158kB
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