Brian Auger & The Trinity

The Profile

British jazz-rock group led by Hammond organist Brian Auger, active from 1966 to 1970. Known for inventive covers and originals that fused soul, jazz, and rock, often featuring vocalist Julie Driscoll.

The 1968 debut Definitely What!… introduced the Trinity lineup. Streetnoise (1969) is a double album heavy on covers, with Julie Driscoll prominently featured and Auger contributing the standout “Tropic of Capricorn.” Befour (1970) was the final Trinity release, with Gary Boyle on guitar, and includes hard-grooving reinterpretations like “I Wanna Take You Higher.” Auger is noted for his Hammond-first approach and later formed Oblivion Express.

Three reviews chart the group’s 1968–1970 arc: the debut punch of Definitely What!…, the expansive double LP Streetnoise with Julie Driscoll, and the 1970 closer Befour. Expect Hammond-driven jazz-rock, soul inflections, and a heavy dose of inventive covers. Highlights include Tropic of Capricorn and a muscular take on I Wanna Take You Higher. The writing praises Auger’s instrumental fire while side-eyeing his vocals.