Sophie Faught Soulful Organ Quartet

Sophie Faught - sax
Steve Snyder - organ
Joel Tucker - guitar
Jason Tiemann - piano

This soulful organ quartet is rooted in tradition but full of fresh energy! Four powerhouses of the genre come together to create an unforgettable sound. The pulse of the Hammond B3 organ, the New York energy of Tiemann's drumming, and the saxophone and guitar soaring above it all – you won't want to miss this electrifying evening of soulful jazz! Featuring all-new compositions by Steve Snyder, rich harmonies, and deep grooves, this will be a night to remember.

Sophie Faught is an Indianapolis native and beloved part of the music scene. She speaks the jazz language with creativity, wit, passion, depth, and soul. Sophie's music is mindful of tradition, without being held captive by it. Sophie has performed in venues across the country and world, including Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City and the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. She has headlined at the nationally recognized Portland Jazz Festival, leading her own group in original compositions and jazz standards. She has toured as a member of the Nicholas Payton Jazz Quintet, and has also appeared with Jimmy Heath, Slide Hampton, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Terrell Stafford, and Dick Oates.

Steve Snyder is a superb pianist and organist whose sound on the Hammond B3 is a treasure of the local music scene. He has performed throughout the U.S. and Canada with such jazz luminaries as Randy Brecker, Jerry Bergonzi, and Victor Goines, as well as in France, Portugal, Brazil, Sweden, and Taiwan.