The Band

Organic!

1. A living organism in organization or development; interconnected; fundamental; whole.

2. The Brooklyn, NY based organ trio featuring co-leaders:

John Cabán – guitar/loops/slide
Bennett Paster – organ/synth-bass/keyboards

Organic! performs live improvised compositions. Each performance features spontaneous new music that is fresh but rooted in the tradition of 70’s instrumental funk and R&B. The music is accessible- fun and funky. Together the band members speak an intuitive harmonic and melodic dialogue. Deep, greasy grooves provoke eclectic tempo shifts and sudden dynamic changes. Organic! has been developing this explosive musical synergy for over 10 years.

Guitarist, composer and bandleader John Cabán has soaked up and saturated music scenes from New England to Europe, New Orleans to New York City. His roots grow deep into rock, blues, funk, R&B, ambient and world music. He has performed and/or recorded with Art Neville, Bo Diddley, Kenny Kirkland, Layla Hathaway, Brother Love, Pete Francis, Dispatch, Neycha, Drum ’n’ Bass mavericks Boomish, Italian superstar Gianna Nannini and many others. John’s rich tonal palette, dynamic feel and lyrical sensitivity make him a unique and sought out player on the New York scene.

Keyboardist, composer and producer Bennett Paster is one of New York City's most creative and versatile musicians. He has performed original music at clubs, concerts and festivals in the United States, the Caribbean and Europe and has been a featured performer with jazz stars Cassandra Wilson, Kurt Elling, Billy Hart and Ndugu Chancler, among others. He is currently the musical director and keyboardist for Broadway and screen star Melissa Errico. In addition to co-leading Organic!, Bennett performs regularly with his Jazz-Latin band Grupo Yanqui and funky soul brothers Yes Virginia.

Drummer Tony Mason finds his home in funk, rock, R&B and acoustic jazz. He has toured the United States and Europe with Leo Nocentelli of the Meters, blues legend Bill Simms, Pete Francis, Joan Osborn, The Bloomdaddies, The Soup Dragons, Goats in Trees, Holly Palmer, jazz guitarists Melvin Sparks, Rodney Jones and Leni Stern, New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint, and the renowned Babatunde Olatunji. His consistent, honest, “old school” style keeps him in high demand both on stage and in the studio.

Drummer, Courtney Williams got his start at age 11 playing in Morningstar Baptist Church in Queens, New York. He recorded the Hip-Hop classic “Perfection” with Run DMC when he was 16. Williams has played with many of the biggest R&B, hip hop and jazz artists of the past 20 years, including R. Kelly and Dru Hill. He has toured extensively with Color Me Badd, Kenny Garrett, All-4-One and is an active member of the Black Rock Coalition. Courtney’s debut CD as a bandleader, entitled “Storyteller” was officially released October, 2002 on Maewi records.

Organic!’s debut CD, The Undoing also features guest appearances by the following musicians:

Chris Cheek- Saxophone (The Bloomdaddies, Paul Motian, Jen Chapin)
Gilad- Percussion (On 3 Trio, Al DiMeola)
Anders Hentze- Drums
Andy Hess- Bass (Government Mule, John Scofield, Black Crowes, Bill Sims)