Organissimo turns 25, ready to unfurl its B3-fueled, soulful jazz in Traverse City, Ann Arbor

The soulful jazz trio formed by organist Jim Alfredson and drummer Randy Marsh will play two star-studded shows to celebrate its birthday. Learn about the band’s history and listen to its music at Local Spins.

SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS

When soulful jazz trio Organissimo plays its anniversary shows in Traverse City and Ann Arbor this weekend, it will mark a quarter-century since the band formed.

Grand Rapids drummer Randy Marsh remembers what started it all. “In October or November of 2000, I got an email from some guy named Jim Alfredson. He was looking for somebody to play drums. My friend (organist) Doug Decker said, ‘You should call him.’”…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS