"What Was Is" offers a great collection of honest-to-goodness swinging charts. This is genuine, authentic music. Playground shows their love for the rich organ trio tradition. It's hip. Jason Koransky, Editor DownBeat Magazine

What was is....

We wanted to capture the groove of those Organ Trio's of the 60's but make it our own way. It was with a vision of playing smart but playing in the groove. There was no rehearsal just takes and find the best one. This way it kept it fresh and live sounding.

  • The opening number Burnin' was written in trying to keep the tradition of the groove thang happening.
  • Borboelta Linda means Beautiful Butterfly in Portuguese. Something that grows and is free.
  • My Orange Autumn was written after listening to some Monk
  • Iced Blue was the first tune written for this project and dedicated to Jimmy Smith
  • Pilar is written for Maipi (Ritche's wife)
  • The Teacher is written for and dedicated to Billy Bauer, Jazz Master, mentor and friend.
  • EZ just keeping it simple


 
1. Burnin'

2. Borboleta Linda

3. My Orange Autum

4. Iced Blue

5. Pilar

6. Teacher

7. EZ

8. What Was Is

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