Brian Felix Organ Trio & Special Guest Jacob Rodriguez

The Brian Felix Organ Trio is the jazz/funk organ group of the future. Rooted in the deep traditions of organ-driven jazz, funk, and soul, the trio blends reggae, samba, surf rock, gospel, and ambient soundscapes into a unified and forward-looking musical vision. Known for its telepathic interplay, deep grooves, and daring spontaneity, the trio has been captivating audiences throughout the southeastern United States. The group’s most recent release, Level Up (Slimtrim Records, 2025), a collection of all-original compositions, has been described as a “stylistic tour-de-force,” and its title track appeared as All About Jazz’s “Jazz Song of the Day.”

Based in Asheville, NC (USA), Brian Felix is an internationally recognized jazz keyboardist and organist whose work spans groove-based improvisation, jazz-rock, and contemporary creative music. He was co-leader of OM Trio, an acclaimed San Francisco–based jazz-rock group that toured internationally from 1999–2004. Felix has performed at venues and festivals including the Fillmore Auditorium and Great American Music Hall (San Francisco), the Bowery Ballroom and Mercury Lounge (New York City), and the Aberdeen Jazz Festival (Scotland). His performance history includes collaborations with Joshua Redman, Charlie Hunter, Umphrey’s McGee, Sara Caswell, Billy Hart, Joe Russo, Kelly Sill, and Dave Fiuczynski.

The regular working trio features guitarist Tim Fischer and drummer Evan Martin, both integral voices in shaping the group’s sound and musical chemistry. Jacob Rodriguez joins the trio for this Special Performance - an Asheville-based saxophonist and longtime member of Michael Bublé’s band, touring internationally with Bublé since 2007 and appearing on multiple Grammy Award-winning recordings. A Manhattan School of Music graduate, Rodriguez has also performed with artists including Aretha Franklin, Ariana Grande, Robert Glasper and Ambrose Akinmusire. Now based in Asheville, he performs throughout the region and serves on the music faculty at UNC Asheville.

www.brianfelix.com

*"Level Up" Record Available for Purchase Night of Show

Reservations/advance tickets are recommended for preferred seating. $15