DTF, the new organ trio project combining three of the most dynamic voices in modern funk and jazz—Lettuce drummer Adam Deitch, Dumsaphunk guitarist Ari Teitel, and rising Hiss Golden Messenger organist Sam Fribush—has finally unveiled its highly anticipated debut album, Another Side of the Sound.
Out now on digital platforms and limited-edition vinyl via Flybird Music, the album offers a raw, analog snapshot of three seasoned improvisers breathing life into the funk and soul-jazz tradition while boldly pushing it forward. Tracked live straight to a vintage Tascam 388 tape machine over just two days at Denver’s storied Colorado Sound Studio, the record is warm and gritty, full of groove and undeniable chemistry, with a mix of original compositions and reimagined renditions of classic songs from a wide range of genres.
“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,” said Deitch of the trio’s less-is-more philosophy, which ripples across the album’s 12 tracks.
“We made this record with a real love of that nostalgic sound, but a desire to push the limits,” Fribush agreed. “It’s undeniably nasty and puts our stamp on what an organ trio can be.”
The record wastes no time setting the tone with opening cut “Rolex”—a Teitel original that oozes luxury and restraint, pairing glossy guitar flourishes with synth textures and a relaxed, head-nodding beat. “Good Morning” pushes the envelope even further, as Fribush sends his Hammond B3 organ through a wah-wah pedal to create a vibe reminiscent of Khruangbin‘s laidback, cinematic soundscapes.
Elsewhere, DTF leans into the dancefloor with tracks like “Uncle T”, a disco-funk boogaloo, and lead single “Chester”, which has been making waves on radio and Spotify’s Jazz-Funk playlist since its release in March.
Beyond the grooves, DTF reshapes beloved tunes through a modern organ trio lens with a bold improvisational take on the Allman Brothers Band’s “Midnight Rider” and a cover of Bel Biv DeVoe’s ’90s hip-hop staple “Poison”.
“Being a small instrumental group, we have complete freedom to play how we want, and pull from all our influences and experience,” Teitel explained. “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.”
That sense of freedom fuels originals like “Watch This”, which puts Teitel’s clean guitar tone and sharp songwriting front and center, and “Compassion”, a moody, reverb-drenched slow-burner anchored by Deitch’s signature rhythmic feel. On “Shama”, Fribush nods to organ legend Ronnie Foster while delivering the album’s most melodic ballad, and closer “Wait Up” leaves listeners with a hook-heavy send-off that feels both conclusive and open-ended.
With engineering by Josh Fairman (Sunsquabi) and mixing from Grammy-winner Mack Major in New Orleans, Another Side of the Sound is a triumph for the brand new trio, who made its official live debut during the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival with a sold-out performance at the iconic Maple Leaf Bar featuring speial guest Jeff Coffin of Dave Matthews Band. With more tour dates on the horizon, fans won’t have to wait long to experience the magic in real time.
DTF With Jeff Coffin – Maple Leaf Bar – New Orleans, LA – 4/27/25
Listen to Another Side of the Sound below or on your preferred streaming platform, and click here to order the album on limited-edition vinyl.
DTF – Another Side Of The Sound