Big Rapids Festival of The Arts

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Organissimo In Concert

You might notice something a bit different at an organissimo concert. The audience isn't the typical homogenous "jazz" crowd. You'll see a healthy mix of people from all walks of life; young and old, black and white, from hippies to corporate professionals and everything in between. organissimo's music skirts over fences and satisfies a diverse range of tastes. You're as likely to see people dancing as a group of folks intently listening. organissimo formed in November of 2000 with the goal of bringing jazz back to the people. Their sound is instantly identifiable, yet constantly evolving, infusing elements of funk, gospel, blues, progressive rock, and Latin rhythms into a solid foundation of jazz. Shifting meters, deep grooves, melodic finesse, and tight ensemble interplay are hallmarks of the organissimo sound. organissimo has performed at venues and festivals across the US and internationally, including Baker's Keyboard Lounge in Detroit, Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, the Idlewild Music Festival, the Detroit International Jazz Festival, the Tel-Aviv Jazz Festival in Israel, the Rochester International Jazz Festival, and many others. organissimo is Jim Alfredson, Hammond B-3 organ; Larry Barris, guitar; and Randy Marsh, drums

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