Organ, guitar, drums trio that grooves and swings with a hint to Jimmy Smith or Joey DeFrancesco. All original compositions.

Look out for a review in Down Beat in their June issue 2025

Crisp, clean, CLASSIC! Three master musicians at the top of their game deliver an album that captures the essence of jazz's most elusive qualities: spontaneity, mystery, and thrill. With guitar, organ, and drums, this trio of sonic sleuths swings through shifting scenes and changing moods building a world of sound that is rich, intricate and full of surprises.
We're treated to a collection of tracks that range from fireball improvisation to smoky, late-night jazz moods, all while maintaining a sense of playful intrigue and subtle tension.

Our jazz detectives, Frode, Roy and Raciel present a work that's as unpredictable as it is captivating. They unravel a dynamic and resourceful approach to discovery through a fertile and creative partnership and hey, they SWING!

Frode Kjekstad is a Norwegian jazz guitarist who has collaborated with the likes of Lonnie Smith, Eric Alexander, Joe Farnsworth, Johnny Griffin, James Morrison... the list is long! English organist/pianist Roy Powell studied at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and eventually moved to Norway at the end of the 90s. His massive body of work includes collaborations with (among others) Eddie Daniels, John Marshall, Roy Hargrove, and Mike Walker. Percussionist Raciel Torres was born in Cuba and now lives in Norway. A multi award-winning musician, Raciel has performed/recorded with artists such as Gary Husband, Roberto Fonseca, César López, and Yassek Mazano.

Track Listing

• The Royster
• Dirt
• A Night At Zita
• Song For M
• Baba Ganoush
• Jazz Detectives
• The Lizard
• Blues For Runi
• Hong Kong Steamer
• Red Velvet
• I Got The Blues

Additional Details

Label: Losen Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 63:08 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 06/06/25

UPC: 7090025833038