Brian Auger's Oblivion Express at The Falcon

“Brian Auger is one of the best B-3 artists I have ever heard in my life. His technique is awesome and the amount of energy he generates is unparalleled and relentless. He is a tremendous talent with a wonderfully warm and compassionate personality, a combination that is hard to beat.” —Herbie Hancock

“Those who remain oblivious to the obvious delights of Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express do so at their own risk.” —The Beastie Boys

Brian Auger, the London born keyboard genius & musical pioneer, lauded and loved by everyone from Herbie Hancock to Mose Allison, from the Brand New Heavies to The Beastie Boys, whose tracks have been sampled by Mos Def, Common, Air and Kid Loco, and his original compositions covered by Sarah Vaughan, Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes....

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“Brian Auger is one of the best B-3 artists I have ever heard in my life. His technique is awesome and the amount of energy he generates is unparalleled and relentless. He is a tremendous talent with a wonderfully warm and compassionate personality, a combination that is hard to beat.” —Herbie Hancock

“Those who remain oblivious to the obvious delights of Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express do so at their own risk.” —The Beastie Boys

Brian Auger, the London born keyboard genius & musical pioneer, lauded and loved by everyone from Herbie Hancock to Mose Allison, from the Brand New Heavies to The Beastie Boys, whose tracks have been sampled by Mos Def, Common, Air and Kid Loco, and his original compositions covered by Sarah Vaughan, Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes.

For over fifty years, Auger has been a musician’s musician. Jazz pianist, bandleader, session man, Hammond B3 innovator, and a key player in the rise of jazz/rock fusion.

The legendary B3 and keyboard player created a distinct voice combining jazz, rock, soul and funk, clearly recognizable to his millions of fans. With over 20 albums and lengthy stints on the RCA and Warner Bros. labels, Brian Auger has accumulated Grammy Nominations, 10 albums charting in Billboards Hot 100, a #1 single, and the title of “The Godfather of Acid Jazz”.

Brian’s bands over the years have featured Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry, Julie Driscoll and even Jimi Hendrix. In addition, Brian has recorded with luminaries, The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Eric Burdon and Down to the Bone.

The latest incarnation of the Oblivion Express is a family affair featuring Karma Auger on drums and Ali Auger on vocals, who live up to the Auger name and make the Oblivion Express smoke. Rave reviews and demands for return engagements follow this artist wherever he goes.

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