LIVE MUSIC – BZ3 Organ Trio | Popcorn Tavern

Jazz, funk, soul, and serious groove — BZ3 brings a matinee set with enough fire to make your afternoon plans for you.

The BZ3 Organ Trio stands as a high-octane powerhouse that injects a modern, edgy funk aesthetic into the classic organ trio format. Hailing from the vibrant Minneapolis music scene, the group features three stalwarts of jazz and soul: fiery Hammond B3 organist Brian Ziemniak, award-winning guitarist David Feily, and transcendent drummer Kevin Washington. Together, they defy simple categorization, seamlessly fusing jazz, deep funk, soul, and R&B with a commitment to dynamic, spirited improvisation. Known for their impassioned live performances and a focus on collective chemistry—a “symbiotic whole”—BZ3 has been aptly described as “Two Parts Elegant, One Part Savage,” delivering sophisticated musical journeys punctuated by undeniable, feel-good grooves that honor the legacy of the genre while driving it toward an exciting future.