Maybe it’s just me, but I think we’re in the midst of a full-fledged revival in jazz organ, led by a newer generation of players who have gone beyond mimicking the tried and true voicings of Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff and Richard “Groove” Holmes. In that group of innovative new B-3 specialists I’d include Larry Goldings, Sam Yahel, John Medeski, Neal Evans and Gary Versace. Recently, I’ve come across another fresh face who I believe in merely two years into his recording career as a leader should be included in this impressive group of Young Lions of the jazz organ.

And his name is Jared Gold…..