Review from Blues Blast Magazine:
Way Cool Daddio! Maynard G Crebbs would be proud. Austrian Hammond B-3 master Raphael Wressnig revives the beatnik jazz vibe. A real breath of fresh air as he honors the memories of the likes of Jimmy McGriff, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith and the other B-3 greats. He leads an organ-guitar-drum trio that harkens back to a special era of time and they do the genre proud. Enrico Crivellaro on guitar and Hans-Jurgen Bart on drums are in lock step with Raphael as they broaden the soundscape. Five of the songs are from Wressnig's hand or co-writes.
"Duffin' 'Round" is a tribute to Jack McDuff. It maintains a hip beatnik vibe that could fit right into a groovy scene from a sixties spy spoof movie. The mood gets dramatic on the original "Here's The Thing", as the enticing melodies draw the listener in. Jimmy Smith is brought to mind in "Southern Fried Chicken". Enrico lets go with a nice but brief solo on "Soul Ballad aka Soothe the Mind". The incessant drum figure insures that everything is in place on the funky "Nasty", that features the words repeated, being the only spoken portion on the recording.
Raphael is intent on proving that the hands are quicker than the ears on the way funky "Shrimp Daddy", that also gives Enrico time to strut his guitar stuff. "Pilgrimage" possesses a slow and soulful processional quality. Organ and Bart's drums are locked-in and every turn on the rhythm-fest that is "Brighter Days (Ahead). Enrico gets in an energetic solo, as well as his usual comping. The traditional gospel song "I Shall Not Be Moved" closes things out with an authentic reading.
A welcome revisit and "hats off" to the Hammond B-3 masters, while breathing new life into the genre. This is a refreshing change of pace and a CD that I will derive many hours of pleasure from.
https://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/raphael-wressnig-committed-album-review/
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Reseña de Blues Blast Magazine:
¡Genial! Maynard G Crebbs estaría orgulloso. El maestro austriaco del Hammond B-3 Raphael Wressnig revive el ambiente del jazz beatnik. Un verdadero soplo de aire fresco al honrar los recuerdos de Jimmy McGriff, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith y los demás grandes del B-3. Lidera un trío de órgano-guitarra-batería que recuerda a una época especial y hacen honor al género. Enrico Crivellaro en guitarra y Hans-Jurgen Bart en batería marchan al compás con Raphael mientras amplían el paisaje sonoro. Cinco de las canciones son de la mano de Wressnig o co-escritos.
"Duffin' 'Round" es un tributo a Jack McDuff. Mantiene un ambiente beatnik hip que podría encajar perfectamente en una escena groovy de una película de espías paródica de los sesenta. El ambiente se vuelve dramático en el original "Here's The Thing", ya que las cautivadoras melodías atraen al oyente. Jimmy Smith viene a la mente en "Southern Fried Chicken". Enrico suelta un buen pero breve solo en "Soul Ballad aka Soothe the Mind". La figura de batería incesante asegura que todo esté en su lugar en el funky "Nasty", que presenta las palabras repetidas, siendo la única porción hablada de la grabación.
Raphael está decidido a demostrar que las manos son más rápidas que los oídos en el muy funky "Shrimp Daddy", que también da a Enrico tiempo para lucir su guitarra. "Pilgrimage" posee una cualidad procesional lenta y anímica. El órgano y la batería de Bart están perfectamente sincronizados en el ritmo-fest que es "Brighter Days (Ahead). Enrico hace un enérgico solo, además de su habitual acompañamiento. La canción gospel tradicional "I Shall Not Be Moved" cierra las cosas con una lectura auténtica.
Un bienvenido regreso y "sombreros en alto" a los maestros del Hammond B-3, mientras se da nueva vida al género. Este es un cambio de ritmo refrescante y un CD del que derivaré muchas horas de placer.
https://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/raphael-wressnig-committed-album-review/
1 - Duffin' 'Round
2 - Here's The Thing
3 - Southern Fried Chicken
4 - Soul Ballad (Soothe The Mind)
5 - Nasty
6 - Shrimp Daddy
7 - Pilgrimage
8 - Brighter Days (Ahead)
9 - I Shall Not Be Moved
Credits:
Raphael Wressnig - Hammond B-3 Organ, Tambourine
Enrico Crivellaro - Guitars
Hans-Jürgen Bart - Drums
Label: PepperCake / ZYX Music
Country: Austria
Released: June 6, 2025
Genre: Jazz, Blues
Style: Soul Jazz, Organ Jazz, Jazz-Funk
Duration: 40:35
Sources:
https://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/raphael-wressnig-committed-album-review/
https://zyx.de/en/produkt/raphael-wressnig-committed/
https://www.raphaelwressnig.com/music/p/committed
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