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Kyle Asche Organ Trio: Blues for Mel
ByAsche's debut effort, The Hook-Up (OA2 Records, 2005), was a top-notch organ trio outing, with saxophonist Scott Burns sitting in on a few tunes. Blues for Mel is a straight organ trio, stepping things up another notch. The outing embraces the tradition, with that quintessentially American mix of guitar/organ/drums evoking images of big American-made cars cruise-controlling down big highways, soulfully laid-back.
Ache penned the opener/title tune along with "Forget New York," a bluesy wee hours lament. Rhynes composed four of the cuts, including the jaunty strut "Killer Ray" and the gas pedal to the floor (on the big open highway) "Nite Vidual."
The trio rounds out the set with inspired takes of some standards"I Thought About You," "Swedish Schnapps," and a pensive turn on the pop hit "Who Can I Turn To?," showcasing Asche's lyrical side. Michel Legrand's "Watch What Happens" has a zingy spring in its step, and "Snapshot," another Rhyne tune, features the organist in a particularly exuberant mood as he teams with Asche's sharp, energetic guitar licks.
On The Hook-Up Ache and his band sounded way too seasoned for a group on a debut recording. Blues for Mel proves that debut was no fluke.
Track Listing
Blues for Mel; Gentle Rain; Snapshot; I Thought About You; Nite Vidual; Killer Ray; Watch What Happens; Swedish Schnapps; Too Late Now; Forget New York; Who Can I Turn Too?; Killer Ray.
Personnel
Kyle Asche
guitarKyle Asche: guitar; Melvin Rhyne: organ; George Fludas: drums and percussion.
Album information
Title: Blues for Mel | Year Released: 2009 | Record Label: Tippin' Records
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