Deirdre Cartwright returns with ORGANIK, her first album in 15 years, reflecting her influences while introducing new work.

Joined by Pete Whittaker (Hammond organ) and Gary Hammond (percussion), she strips back her sound, playing without effects for a warm, resonant tone. The album combines fine reinterpretations, including 'Eleanor Rigby', with original compositions and tributes to Emily Remler and others, moving between swing, Latin and bluesinfused grooves with imagination and a strong sense of trio interplay.

At the heart of the album is a dynamic organ trio. Pete Whittaker draws on a rich hardbop tradition, having worked with leading UK artists including Art Themen and John Etheridge, while Gary Hammond adds colour and rhythmic depth, drawing on his experience performing with Nina Simone and The Beautiful South. Stripping the sound back to its essence, Deirdre Cartwright plugs her Gibson guitar directly into a Fender amplifier, using no effects, resulting in is a warm, resonant tone, complemented by classic Hammond textures and inventive, atmospheric percussion.