The Jazz Organ Scene

USA

Brian Charette Grammy nominated Hammond organist, Brian Charette has established himself as a leading voice in modern jazz, working with many notable artists such as Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Lou Donaldson, and countless others. Since moving to New York in 1995 from his native Meriden, CT, Charette has become an integral part of the New York City jazz scene.   Brian is SteepleChase recording artist and has just released his second recording for them, "Learning to Count". He also just finished recording another SteepleChase recording that will be out Summer 2011 featuring a "wind ensemble" comprised of Jay Collins, Mike DiRubbo, Joel Frahm, and John Ellis.   As a sideman, Brian records with many popular jazz artists; most recently with Tony Desare, Bucky Pizzarelli, Mike DiRubbo and Vic Juris. Charette is also featured prominently on two new Mel Bay instructional DVDs by Rodney Jones and Sheryl Bailey. Brian also works regularly with Jimmy and Jerry Vivino from the Tonight Show Band and was a sub in the Max Weinberg 7 while the show was still in New York. Through this relationship, Brian was able to make music with many of his heroes including Michael McDonald, Cindy Lauper, and many great new artists like Duncan Sheik, Rufus Wainwright, and Michael Bublé.   Outside of music, Brian is passionate about chess and White Crane kung fu in which he holds a black sash. He is currently illustrating and collaborating with his Sifu, Glenn Green, on several books about Chinese martial arts.

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Barwalkin' JSP Records CD 288	Chris Beard, guitar, vocals Bruce Feiner, tenor sax Robert Feiner, baritone sax Jim Hunt, trumpet Johnny Rawls, guitar Brian Charette, Hammond organ, piano Randy Lee Lippincott, bass Barry Harrison, drums
Blues Is On Fire JSP Records CD 298	Lonnie Shields, guitar, vocals Bruce Feiner, tenor sax Robert Feiner, baritone sax Mike Jones, trumpet Johnny Rawls, guitar Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ Randy Lee Lippincott, bass Barry Harrison, drums Shemekia Copeland, vocals
Brian Charette no label	Brian Charette, keyboards no further details known
98 ¢ In The Bank JSP Records JSPCD2150 recorded in Huntington, CT/USA	Johnnie Marshall, guitar, vocals Bruce Feiner, tenor sax Robert Feiner, baritone sax Jamie Finegan, trumpet Slam Allen, guitar, vocals Eddie Kirkland, guitar, vocals Johnny Rawls, guitar, vocals Sonny Rhodes, guitar, vocals Brian Charette, organ Jason Arnold, drums
C'mon Down To The Delta JSP Records JSPCD3701 recorded in Hartford, CT/USA	Dave Thompson, guitar, vocals Bruce Feiner, tenor sax Robert Feiner, baritone sax Jamie Finegan, trumpet Brian Charette, organ, piano Mike Nunno, bass Jason Arnold, drums Mary Taylor, vocals
Star Hustler Deko Records CDB5637466462.2 recorded June 2002 in New York City/USA	Will Sellenraad, guitar Brian Charette, organ Darren Beckett, drums
Blues no label recorded live August 2003 at Smoke in New York City/USA	Chris Bergson, guitar, vocals Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ Matt Wilson, drums
Another Day 2 Shirts Records 1002 recorded December 2004 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Chris Bergson, guitar, vocals Jay Collins, tenor sax Brian Charette, organ Chris Berger, bass Matt Wilson, drums
Alone Together EMerrittus Recordings	Mike Merritt, bass Mharlyn Merritt, vocals Jerry Vivino, tenor sax Richie "LaBamba" Rosenberg, trombone Mark Pender, trumpet Lew Soloff, trumpet Marlon Merritt, guitar Mark Scanga, guitar Jimmy Vivino, guitar Brian Charette, organ Uri Caine Dou, piano Al Kooper, organ John Di Martino, piano Rob Paparozzi, harmonica James Wormworth, drums Mike Jacobsen, percussion Fred Walcott, percussion
Walkin' with the Wazmo Zoho Music 200607 recorded January 2006 in Paramus, NJ/USA	Jerry Vivino, alto sax, tenor sax, flute, alto flute, vocals Mike Fahn, trombone Michael Morreale, trumpet, flugelhorn Lew Soloff, trumpet Greg Skaff, guitar Jimmy Vivino, guitar Brian Charette, Hammond organ, piano Ken Levinsky, piano Kermit Driscoll, bass Michael Merritt, bass Ray Marchica, drums Shawn Pelton, drums James Wormworth, drums Fred Walcott, percussion
Missing Floor no label recorded April 2008	Brian Charette, organ, piano Leon Gruenbaum, samchillian, piano Jochen Rückert, drums
Upside SteepleChase SCCD 31678 recorded December 2008	Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ Ben Monder, guitar Jochen Rückert, drums
Radio Show Telarc Jazz CD-83689 recorded in New York, NY/USA	Tony DeSare, vocals, piano, synthesizer Andy Farber, alto sax Nathan Childers, tenor sax Jay Brandford, baritone sax Wayne Goodman, trombone Glenn Drewes, trumpet Dominick Farinacci, trumpet Richard Padron, guitar Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar Brian Charette, Hammond organ Tedd Firth, piano Mike Lee, bass Brian Czach, drums Jane Monheit, vocals
Learning To Count SteepleChase SCCD 31710 recorded October 2009 in USA	Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ Mike DiRubbo, alto sax Jochen Rückert, drums
Chronos Posi-Tone PR8072 recorded January 2010	Mike DiRubbo, sax Brian Charette, organ Rudy Royston, drums
Music for Organ Sextette SteepleChase SCCD 31731	Brian Charette, organ Jochen Rückert, drums Jay Collins, flute Mike DiRubbo, alto sax Joel Frahm, tenor sax John Ellis, bass clarinet
Cymbal Melodies Posi-Tone PR8101 recorded February 2012 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Jordan Young, drums Joe Sucato, sax Avi Rothbard, guitar Brian Charette, organ
Borderline SteepleChase SCCD 31756 recorded February 2011	Brian Charette, organ Jochen Rückert, drums Jay Collins, flute Mike DiRubbo, alto sax Joel Frahm, tenor sax John Ellis, bass clarinet
Just Like Downtown Posi-Tone PR8114 recorded January 2013	Will Bernard, guitar John Ellis, tenor sax, bass clarinet Brian Charette, organ Rudy Royston, drums
The Question That Drives Us SteepleChase SCCD 31784 recorded January 2013	Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ Itai Kriss, flute Mike Dirubbo, alto sax Joel Frahm, tenor sax John Ellis, bass clarinet Jochen Rückert, drums
Square One Posi-Tone Records PR8120 recorded December 2013 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Brian Charette, Hammond organ Yotam Silberstein, guitar Mark Ferber, drums
Good Tipper Posi-Tone Records PR8128 recorded in Brooklyn, NY/USA USA	Brian Charette, organ Yotam Silberstein, guitar Avi Rothbard, guitar Jordan Young, drums Joe Sucato, tenor sax Mark Ferber, drums
Wake Up! Liftoff Records	Vin Scialla, drums, djembe, riqq, shekere Mike DiRubbo, alto sax Eric Schugren, tenor sax Jeff Fairbanks, trombone Fabio Morgera, trumpet Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ Nano Valerio, congas
Suspicious Activities Arta Records F102032 recorded November 2013 in Praha/Czechy	Adam Tvrdý, guitar Brian Charette, Hammond organ, Minimoog Petr Mikeš, drums
Three On Two Posi-Tone Records PR8142 recorded September 2014 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Joe Magnarelli, trumpet Mike DiRubbo, alto sax Steve Davis, trombone Brian Charette, organ Rudy Royston, drums
Triple Play Posi-Tone Records PR8135 recorded October 2014 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Doug Webb, tenor sax Joel Frahm, tenor sax Walt Weiskopf, tenor sax Brian Charette, organ Rudy Royston, drums
All Together Now Posi-Tone Records PR8137 recorded September 2014 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Tom Tallitsch, tenor sax Mike DiRubbo, alto sax Michael Dease, trombone Brian Charette, organ, piano Peter Brendler, bass Mark Ferber, drums
Alphabet City Posi-Tone Records PR8140 recorded September 2014 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Brian Charette, organ Will Bernard, guitar Rudy Royston, drums
Celebration of Soul Miles High Records 8624 recorded in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Josh Maxey, guitar Michael Cioffero, guitar Rodney Jones, guitar Brett Parnell, lap steel guitar Dave Parnell, guitar Chase Baird, sax Brian Charette, organ Jeremy Noller, drums
Out & About Posi-Tone Records PR8148 recorded January 2015 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Will Bernard, guitar John Ellis, sax Brian Charette, organ Ben Allison, bass Allison Miller, drums
Gratitude Posi-Tone Records PR8149 recorded October 2015 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Tom Tallitsch, tenor sax Brian Charette, organ Jon Davis, piano Peter Brendler, bass Rudy Royston, drums
The Way You Say It Posi-Tone Records PR8150 recorded September 2015 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Walt Weiskopf, sax Brian Charette, organ Behn Gillece, vibes Steve Fidyk, drums
Once & Future Posi-Tone Records PR 8153 recorded October 2016 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Brian Charette, Hammond organ Will Bernard, guitar Steve Fidyk, drums
Bright Side Posi-Tone Records PR8155 recorded October 2015 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Doug Webb, tenor sax Joe Magnarelli, trumpet Ed Cherry, guitar Brian Charette, organ Steve Fidyk, drums
Allied Forces Posi-Tone Records PR8157 recorded January 2016 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Steve Fidyk, drums, percussion Joseph Henson, alto sax Doug Webb, tenor sax Shawn Purcell, guitar Brian Charette, organ
Jazz Jukebox Posi-Tone Records PR8159 recorded in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Jordan Young, drums Nick Hempton, tenor sax Matt Chertkoff, guitar Brian Charette, organ
Backup SteepleChase SCCD 31836 recorded December 2016	Brian Charette, organ Henry Hey, piano Jochen Rückert, drums
Kürrent no label recorded April 2017	Brian Charette, organ, keyboards Ben Monder, guitar Jordan Young, drums
Groovin' With Big G SteepleChase SCCD 31857 recorded December 2017	Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ George Coleman, tenor sax Vic Juris, guitar George Coleman jr, drums
Afro-Polka Afro-Polka Productions 03997 recorded in Queens, NY; North Plainfield, NJ; Hastings-on-Hudson, NY/USA	Maciek Schejbal, synthesizer, drums Dan Brantigan, trumpet, flugelhorn, guitar Sheryl Bailey, guitar Jerome Harris, guitar Brian Charette, organ Sean Wayland, synthesizer Sachi Patitucci, cello Fred Doumbe, bass Essiet Essiet, double bass Gregory Jones, bass Bakithi Kumalo, bass John Patitucci, bass Leo Traversa, bass Kaïssa Doumbé, vocals
Beyond Borderline SteepleChase SCCD 31880	Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ
Four SteepleChase SCCD 31882	Ronnie Cuber, baritone sax Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ Ed Cherry, guitar Adam Nussbaum, drums
New York Moments SteepleChase SCCD 31886	Yvonnick Prené, harmonica Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ Jordan Young, drums
Right On Time Posi-Tone PR8191 recorded September 2018 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Ken Fowser, tenor sax Steve Davis, trombone Joe Magnarelli, trumpet Ed Cherry, guitar Brian Charette, organ Willie Jones III, drums
Triptych Posi-Tone PR8194 recorded September 2018 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Josh Lawrence, trumpet Caleb Curtis, alto sax Brian Charette, organ Zaccai Curtis, piano Luques Curtis, bass Anwar Marshall, drums
Like The Sun Dim Mak	Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ, synthesizer
Rippin' & Runnin' Posi-Tone PR8206 recorded September 2019 in Brooklyn, NY/USA	Farnell Newton, trumpet Brandon Wright, tenor sax Brian Charette, organ Rudy Royston, drums
Apples & Oranges Posi-Tone PR8213 recorded January 2017 in Pasadena, CA/USA	Doug Webb, tenor sax Brian Charette, organ Andy Sanesi, drums
Satirifunk Louisiana Music Factory	Jagon Eldridge, baritone sax Dave Ludman, baritone sax Ian Cunningham, guitar Dave Easly, pedal steel Mark Trinicosta, guitar Brian Charette, organ Nathanial Dresher, Hammond B-3 organ, piano Chris Lacinak, mellotron, synthesizer, piano, bass, drums, percussion Will Snowden, cello Mike DuClos, bass Jared Mulcahy, bass Miles Ridnell, bass Vernon Rome, bass Siguenon Kone, djembé Jane Brody, vocals
Power From The Air SteepleChase SCCD 31911 recorded December 2019	Brian Charette, organ Mike DiRubbo, alto sax Kenny Brooks, tenor sax Karel Ruzicka, bass clarinet Itai Kriss, flute Brian Fishler, drums
The Message Posi-Tone PR8230 recorded January 2020 in Pasadena, CA/USA	Doug Webb, tenor sax Greg Osby, alto sax Bob Reynolds, tenor sax Brian Charette, organ Charles Ruggiero, drums
Jackpot Cellar Live 110422 recorded November 2021 in Englewood Cliffs, NJ/USA	Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ Cory Weeds, tenor sax Ed Cherry, guitar Bill Stewart, drums
Red Beats Blue Canteen Music2	Steve Fidyk, drums Mark Allen, sax Mike Cemprola, sax Chris Farr, sax Daniel Henson, sax Joseph Henson, sax Josh Lee, sax Xavier Perez, sax Walt Weiskopf, sax Scott Blanke, trombone Hailey Brinnel, trombone Kevin Cerovich, trombone Sam Gellerstein, trombone Ian Kaufman, trombone Jake Kraft, trombone Randy Kapralick, trombone Omeed Nyman, trombone Harry Watters, trombone Luke Brandon, trumpet Graham Breedlove, trumpet Kevin Burns, trumpet Andrew Carson, trumpet Thomas Eby, trumpet Tamela Fidyk, trumpet Matt Gallagher, trumpet Chris Kaplan, trumpet Tim Leahey, trumpet Tyler Mire, trumpet Fareed Simpson-Hankins, trumpet Jeff Barone, guitar Michael Kramer, guitar Parris Spivey, guitar Jack Wilkins, guitar Brian Charette, organ Christopher Ziemba, piano Regan Brough, bass Micah Jones, bass Nathan Kawaller, bass Jack Synoski, bass
Resonance Steeplechase SCCD 31948 recorded October 2022	John Hart, guitar Rich Perry, tenor sax Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ Steve Johns, drums
Inner Light Truth Revolution Recording Collective recorded June 2023 in Long Island City, NY/USA	Mike DiRubbo, alto sax Andrew Renfroe, guitar Brian Charette, Hammond B-3 organ Jongkuk Kim, drums

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