Brian Auger�s Oblivion Express w/special guest Frank Gambale
Columbus, OH
Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza and Live Music
2019-04-24

recorded by phishblowz
edited, mastered, tracked by trainsrus

Phishblowz Recording Info:
zoom h2n (internal mic's) in 16bit/44.1 kHz

trainsrus Transfer info:
Adobe Audition CS6 (fade in & out; levels raised; clapping attenuated; talk raised) ->
-> CD Wave (track splitting) -> TLH (Flac16 @ level 8)

01. intro
02. Sunset Strut
03. A Night in Tunisia
04. Happiness Is Just Around The Bend
05. Straight Ahead
06. Bumpin� On Sunset
07. Sundown
08. Season Of The Witch
09. No Neck Louie
10. Compared To What
11. Encore break
12. Freedom Jazz Dance

1:49:35

Brian Auger - Hammond B3 organ & keys
Special guest Frank Gambale - guitar (Chick Corea Elektric Band)
Lilliana de los Reyes - vocals & percussion (George Benson)
Andreas Geck - bass (Christina Aguilera)
Karma Auger - drums

Natalie�s is proud to present Brian Auger�s Oblivion Express with special guest Frank Gambale in a very rare stateside concert appearance. Band members will include Brian Auger (Hammond B3 & Fender Rhodes), Frank Gambale (guitar), Lilliana De Los Reyes (vocals & percussion), Les King (bass) and Karma Auger (drums & backing vocals). Brian is the London-born keyboard genius & musical pioneer, lauded and loved by everybody from Herbie Hancock to Mose Allison, from the Brand New Heavies to The Beastie Boys. His tracks have been sampled by Mos Def, Common, Air and Kid Loco, and his original compositions covered by Sarah Vaughan, and Richard �Groove� Holmes.
For over 50 years, Brian Auger has been a musician�s musician. Jazz pianist, bandleader, session man, Hammond B3 innovator and a key player in the rise of jazz/rock fusion, Brian has done it all and then some. An incredible gentleman with one of the most varied careers in music, he has incorporated jazz, early British pop, R&B, soul and rock into an incredible catalog that has won him legions of fans all over the world.
There is no one on the planet quite like this amazing guy who still comes to a gig ready to play � and not just to walk through a set of oldies, but inject his music with the fire and passion that only a true original brings to the bandstand or studio. Brian Auger is a true original, and we are fortunate to have him appear on Natalie�s stage!

For over 60 years, Brian Auger has been a musician�s musician. Jazz pianist, bandleader, session man, Hammond B3 innovator and a key player in the rise of jazz/rock fusion, Brian has done it all and then some. An incredible gentleman with one of the most varied careers in music, he has incorporated jazz, early British pop, R&B, soul and rock into an incredible catalog that has won him legions of fans all over the world. There's no one on the planet quite like this amazing guy who still comes to a gig ready to play - and not just to walk through a set of oldies, but inject his music with the fire and passion that only a true original brings to the bandstand or studio. Brian Auger is a true original, and we are fortunate to have him appear on Natalie�s stage!

Additional info:
World-class jazz, rock, blues, soul, and R&B musician Brian Auger returns for a multi-city North American tour. The famed Hammond B3 organ and keyboard player has created a distinct voice that combines jazz, rock, soul and funk, that is clearly recognizable to his millions of fans. With over 30 albums to his name and lengthy stints on the RCA and Warner Bros. labels, Brian Auger has accumulated Grammy Nominations, 10 albums charting in Billboard�s Hot 100, a #1 single, and the title of �The Godfather of Acid Jazz�. During his illustrious, 60-year career, Brian has worked with some of the most iconic musicians including Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry, Julie Driscoll, Alex Ligertwood (Santana, Jeff Beck), and even Jimi Hendrix. Brian has recorded with great luminaries as The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Eric Burdon, Jimmy Paige, and Down To The Bone. His music has been played by Mos Def, Common, and Richard �Grooves" Holmes, among others.

Following previous anthologies like �Oblivion Express" and �Back to the Beginning," Auger, who received the US Congressional Award for Services of Jazz, has released his new, critically-acclaimed album, �Full Circle � The Brian Auger Trio � Live at Bogie's," in the fall of last year. Calling the new Freestyle Records release, �an excellent album," Aja Ketch of A Vibe Radio Show said Auger �has not lost any of that original dynamic free soul." And Shindig Magazine said that �Full Circle" is �the uncluttered, pared-down sound of Brian Auger rolling back the years and revisiting his roots on a set list of standards and evergreens." more info here: http://brianauger.com/

�You are truly my hero� - Keith Emerson

�Those who remain oblivious to the obvious delights of Brian Auger�s Oblivion Express do so at their own risk!� - Beastie Boys

"Brian's power and love for the music was the foundation for one of the most memorable tours I have ever done. With this great solid foundation, it made it possible for us to blow free! Brian is a true inspiration to work with despite the fact he is an Englishman. Brian is a bad Mutha...!!!" - Les McCann

"Brian Auger is a superb technician on his instrument, but he also plays with feeling that is a rarity." - Eddie Harris