Oct 26th, 2008 · The artist-in-residence at New York's Middle Collegiate Church is on a mission to transform the way people think about organists and their instruments. On his new CD Revolutionary, he plays a virtual pipe organ that uses computers, amplifiers and speakers to create a big, bold range of sound.
Jun 20th, 2007 · Booker T. & The MGs recorded some of most enduring riffs and backbeats of the '60s. Because organist Booker T. Jones, guitarist Steve Cropper, bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn and drummer Al Jackson Jr. recorded together constantly, they developed a signature sound.
Jan 7th, 2007 · Trudy Pitts and Bill Carney have been together for half a century. Pitts, an organist, and Carney, a drummer, say they've been so close for so long that their relationship allows them to speak the private language of music.
Jul 7th, 2006 · Estonian composer Arvo Part is becoming this generation's Bach. His music, like this Salve Regina that he wrote in 2001, is ethereal and spiritual. Paul Hillier conducts the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir at the University of Maryland, and the organist is Christopher Bowers-Broadbent.
Oct 26th, 2005 · The White Sox are one game away from their first World Series victory since 1917. The organist for the White Sox and Alan Schwarz, a writer for Baseball America talk about the commanding Sox lead in the World Series.
Aug 31st, 2005 · Renowned for their innovative "sacred steel guitar" sound, gospel band the Campbell Brothers teamed up with John Medeski on their latest release, Can You Feel It?. Medeski is a gifted organist best known for his band Medeski, Martin and Wood.
Feb 16th, 2005 · Jazz organist Jimmy Smith died last week, just as he was preparing to start touring with longtime band mate and collaborator Kenny Burrell. Felix Contreras has an appreciation of the late musician.