By it’s very nature, the Hammond B3 organ has a funky sound, but not all of the music produced on it has the greasy “chicken shack” feel associated with the late Jimmy Smith. I love that sound, dripping with soul, but I also like the cleaner, more contemporary sound that has evolved from the work of players like Larry Goldings, Sam Yahel and now Jared Gold. The leader, backed by guitarist Ed Cherry and drummer Quincy Davis, has a mighty groove of his own when covering classics like Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come,” Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now,” Jimmy Webb’s “Wichita Lineman and Duke Ellington’s ”In a Sentimental Mood.” But you get to hear his full voice on Gold’s original material. The title track, “Hold That Thought” and “Times Up” stand out. The trio interplay is exquisite here.