Florian Arbenz / Chris Cheek / Arno Krijger Organ Trio

Swiss drummer Florian Arbenz proves once again he’s more than a brilliant drummer—he’s a curator of unforgettable musical chemistry. In his exciting new Organ Trio, he unites Dutch Hammond virtuoso Arno Krijger and US saxophone legend Chris Cheek. Rooted in the rich tradition of the Hammond sound, yet boldly exploring new musical territory, this cross-continental collaboration delivers both depth and surprise. Krijger’s extraordinary technique—playing bass with his feet—frees his hands to create orchestral textures, making every performance a visual and sonic spectacle. Together, this trio promises a thrilling, boundary-pushing jazz experience that captivates ears, eyes, and imagination. "Jazz is supposed to be the most unselfish of art forms. In jazz, you give yourself completely to make somebody else play their best. You try to do something to make them, inspire them to do something. So it is a matter of sacrifice." - Dizzy Gillespie Throughout his nearly 30-year musical career, Florian Arbenz has consistently demonstrated that he's not only a brilliant drummer but also has a keen sense for unique and gripping combinations of musicians and instruments. In this brand new cross-continental collaboration, acclaimed Swiss drummer Florian Arbenz joins the sensational Dutch hammond organ wizard Arno Krijger and US sax legend Chrois Cheek to launch his „Organ Trio“. Raised in St. Louis, Chris Cheek grew up with the hammond sound but never really used it in his own music. So this group is deeply rooted in tradition but also dares to look out for new musical paths. Arno is one of the few Hammond specialists who can play the bass with his feet perfectly! This gives him more freedom with his hands to shape the Hammond sound using the built-in effects, making his playing sounding more like an orchestra than a single musician! In addition to the listening pleasure, it is a real feast for the eyes to watch Arno Krijger master his Hammond! The jazz conversation continues! ""Arguably one of the best drummers in Europe"" - John Fordham, The Guardian about Florian Arbenz