Deep Blue Bruise

Description

Bringing together three major figures of Chicago jazz — Chris Foreman on Hammond organ, Bobby Broom on guitar, and Greg Rockingham on drums — Deep Blue Organ Trio carries on with Deep Blue Bruise the great tradition of soul jazz and organ combos inherited from Jimmy Smith or Brother Jack McDuff. Recorded with relaxed elegance and a remarkable sense of groove, the album captures all the trio’s warmth in a perfect balance between virtuosity and feeling. Nighttime blues, supple swing, hard bop, and soul jazz intertwine throughout compositions and covers performed with impressive fluidity. The Hammond organ naturally occupies the center of the soundscape, driven by Bobby Broom’s refined guitar lines and Greg Rockingham’s subtle playing. At once accessible, sophisticated, and deeply alive, Deep Blue Bruise will appeal as much to fans of classic jazz as to lovers of vintage groove and intimate atmospheres.