Ground Level by Ken Lovern's OJT
“Ground Level” is the new release from the Kansas City band OJT.
OJT stands for Organ Jazz Trio, and organist Ken Lovern and guitarist Brian Baggett having been making their unique style of music together in this trio for over 20 years. Drummer Kenny Watson Jr. joined the group a couple of years ago and has helped the band coalesce around a new, even groovier sound.
OJT stands for On the Job Training, and the group gets plenty of this playing their steady, four night a week gig at Green Lady Lounge in Kansas City. Their live shows are regularly featured on Kansas Public Radio’s program “Live at Green Lady Lounge.”
OJT stands for Original Jazz Tonight. The trio plays all original compositions at Green Lady Lounge, and all of the tunes on this recording are composed by the members of the band.
The release title “Ground Level” refers to where things begin . . . on the ground level. Ground level is also the preferred floor for a gig involving a 400 pound Hammond Organ. The original compositions on this release all came to life with OJT performing them on the ground level of Green Lady Lounge.
1. Getting it Going (Baggett, Lovern, Watson) 2:08
2. It’s Not that Bad (Lovern) 10:16
3. Loose Space (Baggett) 5:38
4. Union Station (Baggett) 8:34
5. Bip Bow Now (Lovern) 7:50
6. Baggy Blue Jeans (Baggett) 5:21
7. Tao de Cat (Baggett) 5:52
Track 7 is not included on the vinyl release.
Tracklist
| 1. | Getting it Going | 2:08 |
| 2. | It’s Not that Bad | 10:16 |
| 3. | Loose Space | 5:38 |
| 4. | Union Station | 8:34 |
| 5. | Bip Bow Now | 7:50 |
| 6. | Baggy Blue Jeans | 5:21 |
| 7. | Tao de Cat | 5:52 |
Credits
OJT is:
Ken Lovern Organ
Brian Baggett Guitar
Kenny Watson Jr. Drums
Produced by Ken Lovern
Recorded and Mixed by Ken Lovern with expert assistance from Robert Rebeck
Mastered by Adam Boose at Cauliflower Audio
Pressed at Gotta Groove Records
Original Cover Art and Design by Nina Irwin
License
All rights reserved.
OJT builds on the classic organ jazz trio by mixing old school Kansas City jazz with blues and a modern funky groove. Ken Lovern on Hammond organ, Kevin Frazee on drums, and Brian Baggett on guitar play equal parts in balanced arrangements with outstanding improvisations. OJT has been a band for more than 15 years and it shows.