Jazz Organist Carey Frank Featured at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 8/9

Organist Carey Frank summons the soul of jazz on the Hammond B3 organ at Sierra Madre Playhouse on Sunday, August 9, 2026, 8:00 PM. He is joined by guitarist Nadav Peled and drummer Jake Reed.

Frank leads the powerhouse trio through iconic songs spanning rock, pop, folk, and soul, reinventing them through the lens of jazz improvisation and the unmistakable sound of the Hammond B3 organ. Delivering familiar melodies, surprising arrangements, and high-energy interplay, the band breathes new life into beloved classics such as the Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood,” Bob Dylan’s “Don't Think Twice”; The Beach Boys’ “Smile” and “God Only Knows”; “Everybody Wants To Rule the World” by Tears for Fears; “Stop Shooting” by Old Man Saxon; Paul Simon’s “Cecilia”; Blondie’s “Heart of Glass”; and “I say a Little Prayer” by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

The ensemble fuses rhythmic drive from the Leslie speaker’s swirling tone, fiery guitar interplay, and dynamic drum conversations to make every tune feel both spontaneous and deeply rooted. With Carey at the keyboard, the organ’s visceral vibrations are sure to be felt from each of the intimate venue’s 99-seats.

Frank’s playing combines the deep pocket of classic organ jazz with the harmonic sophistication and subtle modern touch of today’s scene. The sought-after keyboardist, composer, and arranger has performed with such artists as Michael Bublé, Bruce Springsteen, Social Distortion, Kate Hudson, Jane Monheit, Veronica Swift, and Tedeschi Trucks Band.

For tickets ($35) and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.