KEN CLARK ORGAN TRIO at BACKBEAT BREWING CO.

KCOT’s Tuesday Residency at the Backbeat Brewing Co., Beverly Massachusetts, is not to be missed!

Hammond B3 Organist Ken Clark is internationally known as one of the world’s greatest jazz organists. He has also been *Winner of New England Blues Society, Keyboardist of the the Year* in “2006”, “2009”, “2011” & “2015”. Ken’s technical ability joined with his natural feel for funk and soul makes a night with the KCOT an authentic, special one indeed.  Guitarist Mike Mele has spent the last twenty-five years performing with many jazz and blues greats, including Roy Hargrove, Antonio Hart, Tony Monaco, Bill Pierce, Joe Hunt, Barry Ries, Marty Rowen, Melvin Sparks, and Myanna.  Mike has been a member of the Ken Clark Organ Trio, and recorded the albums Eternal Funk and Mutual Respect for the distinguished Severn Records label. Mike was also a long-standing member of Michelle Willson’s Evil Gal Festival Orchestra, toured North America and Europe, and released the critically acclaimed album Wake-Up Call for Rounder Records.  Drummer Steve Chaggaris has amassed an extensive performance résumé, with appearances throughout North America, Europe, and Japan. In addition to his longstanding tenure in the Ken Clark Organ Trio, Steve has performed and/or recorded with a variety of artists, including Amy Fairchild, Doug Hammer, Jody Blackwell, The Soul Band, Chris Stovall Brown, David Maxwell, Michelle Willson, and Tony Monaco.