GERRY
RICHARDSON’S
BIG
IDEA
Powerhouse
nine piece band led by Hammond Organ virtuoso
Gerry
Richardson
Big Idea CD 'Cookin' at the Cluny' on Jazzaction 'The Label' is now available also Gerry's
new CD 'This...Is What We Do' is out now and features his very good friend Sting on vocals
The Hammond organ is one of the most exciting sounds in jazz. This dynamic band explores the jazz organ genre to the full. Soul, Gospel, Funk, Swing and Samba are all part of the mix. Add to that a collection of accessible original tunes, many of which were written as tributes to some of the legendary jazz and soul musicians who have inspired Gerry through his career and you have an unbeatable format for a great nights' music.
Gerry has had a full and eventful career both as an accomplished musician and as a composer. He has a wealth of experience in all styles of music, which has led to him being involved with some of the biggest names in both jazz and rock. Gigs have included work with The Police, Billy Ocean, Guy Barker, John Miles, Chris Hunter, Ian Shaw, in fact Gerry played organ on Sting's 1996 million-selling album 'Mercury Falling'. All of this experience has culminated in the formation of 'The Big Idea' his most exciting and ambitious band to date.