{"product_id":"brian-auger-the-trinity-definitely-what-2025-strut-reissue","title":"Brian Auger \u0026 The Trinity - Definitely What! (2025 Strut ReIssue)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLP - Standard Edition Black Vinyl (2025 Strut Reissue).\u003cbr\u003eRemastered by Cosmic Audio from the original tapes, and is packaged in Brian's favourite version of the 3 different sleeves the album was originally issued in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded during that unique period in the late ‘60s when jazz, blues and rock musicians found common ground in London’s vibrant subterranean clubs, 1968s Definitely What! was the second of the run of the four ground-breaking Trinity albums.\u003cbr\u003eShowcasing Auger's open-minded approach and his masterful organ \u0026amp; piano skills, the album whips up a rich blend of jazz, R\u0026amp;B, psychedelic touches and soulful grooves, complemented by the tight, dynamic rhythm section of Dave Ambrose (bass) and Clive Thacker (drums).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the previous year’s Open (1967) with its 'Summer of Love' feel and its melting pot of Mod R\u0026amp;B, cover versions of US soul hits led by Julie Driscoll’s inimitable vocals, Auger considered Definitely What! as his first solo album, and so he travelled deeper into jazz territory, balancing original pieces with audacious covers.\u003cbr\u003eTracks include versions of Mose Allison's 'If You Live' and of Wes Montgomery’s ‘Bumpin’ On Sunset’.\u003cbr\u003e“I got a letter from Wes's wife,” recalls Auger, “saying that it was Wes' favourite version.\u003cbr\u003eCan you believe that, Wes's wife wrote to me!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElsewhere, we find a dramatic re-arrangement of The Beatles’ ‘A Day In The Life’ complete with orchestral strings and a punchy horn section, alongside a supercharged version of Booker T \u0026amp; The MGs’ ‘Red Beans \u0026amp; Rice’ .\u003cbr\u003e'George Bruno Money' was dedicated to Auger's drinking pal of the era, Zoot Money, and 'John Browns Body' both combine prime Hammond jazz with the very British surrealist humour that was in vogue at the time.\u003cbr\u003eThe title track goes further “out” in a sprawling instrumental piece rooted in experimentation.\u003cbr\u003eBrian himself specifically states in his sleeve notes that his concept “lies along a straight line drawn between pop and jazz and aims at the 'fusion' of both elements” - ‘fusion’ at that time was not even a recognised musical term, further reinforcing Auger’s credentials as an innovator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat forward-thinking approach was developed in Open and Definitely What! would come to fruition a year later with the release of Streetnoise (1969) featuring the Trinity and Julie Driscoll.\u003cbr\u003eAt the time, the move to bring together jazz, rhythm \u0026amp; blues, folk, gospel and pop into a progressive new sound may have annoyed the purists and confused the less open- minded, but these albums stand today as a testament to Auger’s unique position within British music, foreshadowing his future 1970s explorations with the Oblivion Express and beyond.\u003cbr\u003eDefinitely What! remains a fascinating snapshot of 1960s musical experimentation - raw, eclectic, and unapologetically Auger!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new Strut reissue is curated by Impressive Collective’s Greg Boraman in partnership with Brian and Karma Auger.\u003cbr\u003eThe album is remastered by Cosmic Audio from the original tapes, and is packaged in Brian's favourite version of the 3 different sleeves the album was originally issued in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STRUT RECORDS","offers":[{"title":"Standard Edition Black Vinyl","offer_id":53206382084423,"sku":"TRI-67044","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/79969eb97a311ef683f4f6f68751f41d.jpg?v=1769370829","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/brian-auger-the-trinity-definitely-what-2025-strut-reissue","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}