Update on Mike Carr

Exchanging mails with that great jazz organist Mike Carr I was pleased to learn that he has a new CD out shortly. This is a duo disc with guitarist Jim Mullen. However, on this one, Mike is not on Hammond but an acoustic grand piano. Look forward to hearing it as I well remember Mike on piano (and vibes) back in the old Emcee 5 days.

Visit Mike's website for details of his back catalogue including Emcee 5. Sadly, what is not there is Hammond Under Pressure - the duo LP he made with drummer Tony Crombie that, at the time it was released I considered to be the best jazz organ record ever! Perhaps one day I'll hear it again and see if my judgement has changed over the years (Thanks to this post I now have the disc and my judgement stands.)!

Another website Mike drew my attention to was The Doodlin' Lounge which has a good feel to it with lot's of jazz organ, interviews, and various vocalists such as Dakota Staton.

Nice to know Mike is still recording.

Lance.

PS: Mike also provided more info on Willie Payne with his comments.