The hardest-driving, genuine Hammond B3 organ based trio helmed by Red Young. Transporting voluptuous Soul, Jazz, Rare Groove, Funk and Rhythm & Blues sounds from the 1940's and 50's into our modern day music lifestyle. The well-respected talents of popular Los Angeles musicians Red Young on the organ, bass (played the same time on the B3) and vocals, James Achor on guitar, and Kenny Sara on drums are all centered around a wailing vintage, 500-pound, Hammond B3 organ. Depending upon the setting, saxophones add to the colorful sound palette. Perfect for a nightclub or special event looking for a unique vibe and visual presentation from groovy elegance to acid jazz formats. The tunes stroll back to the time of early Hammond masters Bill Doggett, Jimmy Smith, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Charles Earland, "Captain Jack" McDuff, Jimmy McGriff to new original BROTHER RED grooves and once-in-a-lifetime improvisations that are guaranteed to get any room moving. BROTHER RED has an alluring harmonically complex tone that is attracting fans of more than a half a century ago to today's college generation looking to get away from synthesized electronica. The organic sound of the Hammond organ has been often duplicated but still has not been matched. And with these musicians together - it's something to behold. BROTHER RED is the formula these musicians have organ-ized to successfully revive and keep this cool style of music alive. You'll see. BROTHER RED - BAND HISTORY In the early 1970's when Red Young lived and played the organ music he loved in New England and New York he was often the only white musician in the bunch. With a mane of red hair and a lot of soul, he naturally acquired the nickname "Brother Red". BROTHER RED is much different than Young's arranged-precise machine Red and the Red Hots structure they are known for. BROTHER RED has this trio of guys mastering their instruments and singing in a wide-open free form of improvisation. Since not a lot of people are playing this style of swingin - hard driving and funky organ style today, Red, James and Kenny are destined to revive this kind of music. BROTHER RED has been on the Southern California music circuit for over a year and has great shows under their belts already from nightclubs, dances to New Year's Eve at Disneyland sidelining with his Red And The Red Hots. A new CD is due for release this year. BROTHER RED - THE PLAYERS RED YOUNG - Hammond B3 organ, Vocals, Band Leader Originally from Ft Worth, Texas. In Los Angeles since 1977 Founder of nationally acclaimed modern swing band, Red and the Red Hots (RRH) in 1985. Red has performed on over 1500 shows with his band plus wrote, arranged, recorded and produced their 4 albums. Red was called by members of Royal Crown Revue to do a straight ahead jazz side project for a number of performances in LA with The Jazz Jury. An impressive list of TV, movie and album credits includes; TV Shows; "The Donny & Marie Show" and "Everybody Loves Raymond". Recordings and Tours with; Linda Ronstadt & Nelson Riddle, Sonny & Cher, Joan Armatrading, Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, Freddy Fender, Eric Burdon, Juice Newton and Royal Crown Revue. Red also arranged orchestral charts. He performed at the sold out shows with The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and Royal Crown Revue. Red has been called upon to record his B3 Hammond Organ on a number of recent recordings including; Joey Altuda (Cocktails With Joey/Kingston Cocktails/Jump With Joey), Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (Americana Deluxe), Royal Crown Revue (Walk On Fire), The Blue Hawaiians, Johnny Reno, Belinda Carlisle, Big Jay McNeely his own Red and The Red Hots, and an upcoming Coolsville Records compilation just to name a few. JAMES ACHOR - Guitar & Vocals Originally from Dayton, OH The founding member of internationally popular band, Royal Crown Revue (RCR) and has worked with the band exclusively since 1989. He wrote many songs with the band including the signature song "Hey Pachuco". James has recorded 6 albums with over 350,000 sales with RCR. Notable credits include; TV and Movies - the movie "The Mask", Conan O'Brian Show, The Today Show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and writing the WB Network theme song. Tours; the Playboy, JVC, Saratoga Jazz Festivals, as well as over 2500 concerts with the RCR including the international Warped Tour plus opening for the B52's, the Pretenders and KISS. Recordings; Royal Crown Revue and even Miss Bette Midler. KENNY SARA - Drums & Vocals Originally from New Orleans, LA Kenny became a member of Red and the Red Hots in 1997. In addition to a long list of commercial, TV and recording work cool credit include performing with Herbie Hancock, Taj Mahal, Albert Collins, Joe Liggins, Woody Allen, Wayne Shorter, Benny Maupin, Pharoah Sanders and many other notable artists. Tours include JVC Jazz Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival as well as State Dept. tours and performances with RRH.