Reviews

BRYAN BENINGHOVE/Organ Trio: "So what do you get when one of the rising young lions on the prowl in the big apple picks up his sax and surrounds himself with two cats that have clear cut Blue Note chops on their resumes? Recorded in Hoboken in an afternoon ,pretty much like the classic Blue Notes he ate for breakfast, the groove and vibe, as well as a good piece of the set card, fall right in line with the spiritual vibe. Well, if you’re any kind of hipster jazzbo all you can say is ‘dig it daddio’. Sprightly, solid fun outing that’s as deceptively simple as it’s title, it’s in the pocket all the way."

Volume 31/Number 244
July 1, 2008
MIDWEST RECORD
CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher
©2008 Midwest Record
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Edward Bianco, All About Jazz

"...Beninghove's trio resembles many of the great organ trio's of the 50s and 60s where the Hammond B-3 is paired with a saxophone delivering a distinctly different sound than what one is accustomed to hearing with the standard piano trio ..."
"...don't miss his interpretation of the immortal jazz ballad “Everything Happens To Me,” it's one of the finest versions of this tune around, blessed by the soulful backup play of Koehler. This tune is just wonderful to hear."

"When you get to the finale “My Secret Love,” you will most likely want to press replay to take in another dose of Organ Trio because the music is so inviting and pleasurable, one listen may not be enough to savor the experience. Bryan Beninghove and crew assemble an exciting set of contemporary straight-ahead jazz that leaves quite an impression. It's a debut of tasteful music that can be appreciated by casual listeners and a discerning jazz audience."

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=30049
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Marke Andrews, Canwest News:

"Bop and burn. Grits and gravy."
"...New Jersey saxophonist and bandleader Bryan Beninghove ...along with organist Kyle Koehler and drummer Don Williams.. performs a set of music (recorded both in the studio and live before an audience) that moves like an 18-wheeler on the expressway. "
http://www.canada.com/mapleridgetimes/news/story.html?id=c986bc29-21fc-4903-9ce6-f108d7ff786e
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Tom Hull, Jazz Perspectives:

"Everyone pumps hard, plays heavy. Reminds me of Willis Jackson. Evidently Beninghove has other projects, but he's pretty convincing in this one. B+(***)"

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Woodrow Wilkins,All About Jazz

"Organ Trio is feel-good music from another era—that doesn't sound old."

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=30156