An exuberant, eclectic album with old school elegance and flavor.

The Wilson Organ Trio are a throwback to the classic organ trios from the 50s and 60s, made popular by the likes of Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff and Larry Young. An iconic jazz format that evolved with soul, funk and R&B influences. A band that captures the spirit of that golden era, subtly blurring stylistic boundaries through a wide range of styles and possibilities, with the legendary Hammond organ B3 sound as common denominator.

The instrument is masterfully played by keyboarder, producer and sound engineer Fredi Peláez. In addition to collaborating with and producing numerous artists, he is a reference in the jazz scene thanks to projects such as FMA Trio, Sorkun, Organik. This is an ambitious and brilliant project. Such a difficult task to carry out without having musicians like guitar player, singer and composer Iker Piris. Leader of bands such as The Románticos, Iker Piris & his Dual Electras and regular collaborator of first-class musicians and an essential figure in American roots music. French drummer Andy Martin completes the line-up as the third indispensable element in the band. Another recognized artist with a long international career and regular collaborator of figures such as Shawn Pittman, Preston Hubbard, Buddy Miles, Keith Dunn, Lazy Lester. After some time maturing the project live, the band consolidates this their first album in Pottoko Studios under the direction of Fredi Pelaez himself.

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 “.

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