Cory Henry The Funk Apostles NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Oct. 5, 2018, Felix Contreras There s so much joy in the sound of the Hammond organ, especially for those of us of a certain age. Hearing it can transport you to the early 70s, when every rock band seemed to have one in its arsenal: The Allman Brothers, Santana, Deep Purple. In the hands of true masters like the late Billy Preston and the verymuchalive Booker T. Jones the organ can be a melodic, funky rhythm machine. Henry s keyboard skills are on full display during a synth solo in Trade It All, which also spotlights his entire band. To my mind, they d have sounded right at home on Stax Records in the 70s no small accomplishment. Send Me a Sign then showcases some of the roots of Henry s songwriting; it s inspired by church sermons that bloom into group singalongs. Just another way Cory Henry digs way back to give us something new and exciting. Set List: Love Will Find a Way Trade It All Send Me Sign