Brian Charette European Trio

Brian Charette, organ
Brian was born in Meriden, Connecticut in 1972 and was introduced to music by his mother, Catherine. By age 17, he was playing with jazz greats such as Lou Donaldson and Houston Person. Since graduating from UConn on the Dean’s List with a BA in Music in 1994, Charette has performed extensively throughout Europe and the US, with his home base in the East Village, NYC. Brian is a fixture on the downtown NYC scene and works with virtually anyone who plays with an organist. Brian has performed with many well known artists including Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Oz Noy, Vinnie Colaiuta, John Patitucci and many more. Brian teaches masterclasses around the world and is a faculty member at the Czech Summer Jazz Workshop at the Jesek Conservatory in Prague. In NYC, he teaches classes and group lessons at The New School and 92nd Y School of Music. His first book, 101 Hammond B3 Tips, released by publisher Hal Leonard, has become very popular, as have his videos on the website.
Brian is currently ranked #2 on the 2023 Downbeat Critics Poll for Organ and has also won the 2023 „Rising Star: Keyboard“. Brian was also the winner of the 2014 Downbeat Critics‘ Poll „Rising Star: Organ“ award and the 2015 „Fan’s Decision Jazz Award for Best Organist“ from Hot House Magazine.

Dirk Van der Linden, guitar
Dennis Meentz, drums