Roger Glenn Organ Trio

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Roger Glenn | Vibes, Flute, Sax Wayne De La Cruz | Hammond B3 organ Mark Lee | Drums Bio: The Roger Glenn Jazz Organ Trio brings the soulful tradition of the classic Hammond B-3 jazz organ trio to life with swing, groove, and deep improvisation. Master multi-instrumentalist Roger Glenn —on flute, saxophone, and vibraphone—is the son of the late Tyree Glenn , one of the 57 jazz greats pictured in the historic photo A Great Day in Harlem , and a longtime collaborator of Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and Louis Armstrong. Entering the jazz scene at an early age, Roger has performed and recorded with legendary artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaria, Rosemary Clooney, and Herbie Mann. His flute playing is featured on Cal Tjader’s Grammy-winning album La Onda Va Bien , along with recordings by Donald Byrd, Peaches & Herb, and Con Funk Shun. In addition to leading his own ensembles, Roger has toured with Taj Mahal, Kurt Elling, and The Count Basie Orchestra. In 2025, Roger released his acclaimed Latin jazz album My Latin Heart , which spent 25 weeks on the JazzWeek charts and received worldwide radio airplay and critical praise. While deeply rooted in Latin jazz, Roger’s musical artistry spans jazz, blues, classical, and popular styles. With the Roger Glenn Jazz Organ Trio , he celebrates the timeless sound of the great organ trios, blending soulful grooves, bebop, blues, and Latin rhythms. Roger’s Organ Trio was also featured as the opening band for Steely Dan in 2015. Keyboardist Wayne De La Cruz began his musical journey on drums before moving to vibraphone and eventually the Hammond organ. A dedicated Hammond B-3 stylist, he brings both classic and modern organ trio traditions to the group’s sound. Drummer Mark Lee is a veteran of the San Francisco Bay Area music scene, with extensive experience in jazz and musical theater. He has performed with artists including Ernestine Anderson, Freda Payne, Charles Brown, Mary Lou Henner, Stephanie Powers, and The Pointer Sisters.