DTF is the brand new organ trio from GRAMMY-nominated drummer Adam Deitch of Lettuce, GRAMMY-nominated guitarist Ari Teitel of Dumpstaphunk and rising star organist Sam Fribush of Hiss Golden Messenger. The group steps out with their debut album ‘Another Side of the Sound’ (Flybird Music), releasing Friday, May 23 on digital platforms and limited-edition vinyl.
Recorded straight to a vintage Tascam 388 tape machine over two days at the legendary Colorado Sound Studio in Denver, the 12-track LP captures an aesthetic and taste level not often found in modern-day music releases. ‘Another Side of the Sound’ has the “Funk” – that indescribable space, groove or swag that morphs modern jazz into a feel-good soundtrack of instrumental mastery. Its lead single “Chester” drips with funky organ swells, deep pockets and buttery guitar licks, earning top placement (No. 3) on Spotify’s Jazz-Funk playlist.
“We’re all playing in a quiet, kind of chill manner – letting everything breathe and not trying to fill up the space. It’s just feel-good music,” says Deitch. Teitel adds, "Being a small instrumental group, we have complete freedom to play how we want, and pull from all our influences and experience. At the flip of a switch we can move from greasy New Orleans funk to modern jazz and hip hop. Everything is on the table at all times."
‘Another Side of the Sound’ sets the tone with the album’s first track “Rolex”, a laid-back, almost boujee groove written by Teitel and riddled with classy flourishes and synth textures. “Good Morning” carries the DTF groove into a new plane as it innovatively showcases the Hammond B3 organ through a wah-wah pedal, creating a cinematic attitude reminiscent of Khruangbin.
The trio leans into disco-funk boogaloo on “Uncle T”, a dancefloor magnet with infectious interplay between drums, guitar and organ. The mid-song drop may well be the funkiest moment of the entire record. DTF also weaves a handful of unique covers of classic songs among their standout originals – reimagining the Allman Brothers classic “Midnight Rider” through a funky, improvisational lens; and turning Bel Biv Divoe’s “Poison” from a 90s hip-hop classic into a modern day organ trio standard.
Each member of DTF shines in the songwriting and musicality throughout ‘Another Side of the Sound.’ “Watch This” showcases Teitel’s crisp guitar and expert songwriting, while “Compassion” slows down with an unmistakably Deitch-driven rhythm layered with heavy reverb and lots of space. “Shama” features the organ in a way that’s reminiscent of Ronnie Foster’s “Mystic Brew”, but layered with cool textures and a catchy melody to create the ballad of the album. The album concludes with the smooth and catchy “Wait Up”, which puts the capstone on what should be an instant classic for lovers of underground jazz.
Fribush, known for his recent jazz collaborations with Charlie Hunter and Butcher Brown, says ‘Another Side of the Sound’ stands out among jazz organ trio projects. “We made this record with a real love of that nostalgic sound, but a desire to push the limits. It’s undeniably nasty and puts our stamp on what an organ trio can be.”
‘Another Side of the Sound’ was engineered by Josh Fairman (Sunsquabi) and mixed by GRAMMY-winner Mack Major in New Orleans. In 2025, DTF made its live debut as a trio during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, with a sold-out show at the historic Maple Leaf. Stay tuned for more concert dates on the horizon.
