An exuberant, eclectic album with old school elegance and flavor. Virtues that are evident in songs such as Wilson’s written by Iker Piris which combines Soul, Funk and R&B, to take us to jump- blues pulse on Something for nothing, written by Billy Emerson. Considered one of the most brilliant and creative guitarists of recent times, Iker Piris signs, The hypnotic stomp a desert surf border tune with jazz transitions from Fredi Pelaez hand and a subtle Latin flavor thanks to Andy Martin. Written by trumpeter Joe Morris, Shake a Hand, in addition to Chris Ruest collaboration on vocals, demonstrates both Iker’s vocal abilities and the trio’s soul and gospel intention covering this mythical theme. Piris signs Cookin’ with the vocal contribution of Chris Ruest again, a piece halfway between boogaloo and the most festive R&B. With the most stimulating Blues as an influence, the album moves through “Kidney Stew” and “Pausoz Pauso (Wilson’s Shuffle)“, showcasing its most eclectic and blended side on “Tristura (Sadness)” Latin-mambo. Ending up with “Ain’t It Funky Now” by the legendary Grant Green, gifting us with Pee Wee Crayton’s “I Love You So” as a bonus track.
A record that takes us back to the organ trios golden age magic. Back to that time of music made with talent and honesty. The old school and its elegance. The Wilsons Organ Trio make Jimmy Smith’s old quote their own in capital letters: “Jazz is sincere music, you can’t lie when you play, because what you play is what you are “.
