Righteous Rooster at the Sound Conservatory -- March 15.
Saturday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.
Sound Conservatory, 504 17th Street, Moline IL
A Chicago-based trio featuring Henry Dickhoff on organ, Kenny Reichert on guitar, and Luke Sagadin on drums and cymbals, the lauded outfit Righteous Rooster enjoys an area performance at Moline's Sound Conservatory on March 15, blending rich grooves with soulful melodies, and crafting music that honors the classic organ-trio tradition while embracing contemporary influences.
Influenced by the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Soulive, Medeski Martin & Wood, Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart, Grant Green, and the Sam Yahel Trio, Righteous Rooster blends improvisation, imaginative compositions, and a love for the history of organ trios to create a distinct and engaging sound. The trio's debut album Fowl Play (2024, Shifting Paradigm Records) showcases their versatility with six dynamic tracks that blend “greasy funk rhythms, jazz-blues licks, and soulful interplay,” as noted by Textura. UK Vibe celebrates the album's “impassioned funk and soul,” while All About Jazz praises its infectious energy, stating it quickly passes the "can't sit still" test. JazzWax hails Fowl Play as “one of the best organ trio albums of the year,” while the UK Jazz Journal highlights the trio's "fresh, engaging sound that showcases their mastery and innovative spirit.” Chicago Jazz Magazine affirms that “it’s worth the time to investigate.” And as WDCB 90.9FM puts it, Fowl Play is "exactly the funk that you're looking for from an organ trio."
Henry Dickhoff is an internationally-recognized, award-winning pianist, organist, composer, and educator. He was born in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1995 and has lived in Florida, Colorado, and Texas. Since becoming a professional musician at age 16,Dickhoff has played domestically all over the United States at notable venues including: Dazzle (Denver), Scat Jazz Lounge (Dallas/Ft. Worth), Yoshi’s (Oakland), and Hoyt Sherman Place (Des Moines), among others. Additionally, Dickhoff has performed or given masterclasses internationally in Canada, China, and Mexico.
Recognized by DownBeat Magazine as "a distinctive player and composer," Kenny Reichert has established himself as a compelling guitarist with an expressive and refined approach to the instrument. Blending lyricism with harmonic sophistication, he crafts music that is both adventurous and accessible. His artistry has been praised by All About Jazz as "masterly without being showy," and Textura lauded his compositions for making an "immediate impression" and "warranting repeat engagement." He has performed at venues and festivals across the U.S. and Europe, bringing his music to audiences in intimate and large-scale settings.
Luke Sagadin is well-known as the bandleader of his Chicago-based outfit The Luke Sagadin Trio, with whom he plays selections from the great American songbook as well as jazz standards and pop tunes from the 1960s and '70s. The group also features Tim Fitzgerald on guitar and Alex Austin on bass.
Righteous Rooster comes to Moline on March 15, admission to the 7:30 p.m. concert is $12-30, and more information and tickets are available by visiting SoundConservatory.com.
