Sunday, May 29, 2011

Hammond Suzuki Breaking News Sk1 Sk2 Available June 2011 USA

Hammond Suzuki Breaking News Sk1 Sk2 Available June 2011 USA

HAMMOND SUZUKI USA NEWS Jon Hammond SK1 in Germany

http://www.hammondorganco.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=157:jon-hammond-sk1-in-germany&catid=35:events

Sk1 Hammond Stage Keyboard 新着情報 REPORT/海外からのお客様/ハモンド/鈴木楽器 Jon Hammond

*WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Meet The Incredible Sk1 Hammond with Michael Falkenstein and Jon Hammond

http://ia600609.us.archive.org/13/items/MeetTheIncredibleSk1HammondWithMichaelFalkensteinAndJonHammond/MeetTheIncredibleSk1Hammond.m4v

http://www.archive.org/details/MeetTheIncredibleSk1HammondWithMichaelFalkensteinAndJonHammond

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb7HHYzE9Gs



Filmed in Hammond Suzuki Deutschland Headquarters Karlstrasse 38
D-89129 Langenau Germany on April 19th 2011
"Meet The Incredible Sk1 Hammond with Michael Falkenstein and Jon Hammond"
First look at this exciting new keyboard product weighing in at 7 kilos, just over 15 lbs., it sounds like a real Hammond B3 organ with Leslie, or a full size grand piano, any type of famous vintage electric piano or synthesizer. This keyboard does it all and with original Hammond drawbars and it's feather light. Sk1 has a built in USB flash drive input, the keys are 'bullet proof' waterfall style keys that can hold up to extreme pressure of rockin' rock musicians, swinging jazz musicians and can even sound like a huge pipe organ. This film will blow your mind.
Available June 2011, contact Michael Falkenstein Hammond Suzuki Deutschland Europe http://www.hammond.de/kontakt.html
Camera: Jennifer
Special thanks, Hr. Klaus Maier founder of Hammond Germany, Suzuki Musical Instruments Chief Engineers Hiromitsu Ono, Ken Atsumi, Malc Deakin Hammond UK, Jennifer Schiele, Waichiro 'Tachi' Tachikawa, Dennis Capiga Hammond Suzuki USA - dedicated to the Samurai Spirit of Japan during the recovery, we send our most sincere thanks and wishes for a speedy recovery to our good friends in Japan.
Sincerely, Jon Hammond
enjoy this film of the © Nord Killer in action with 2 veteran players http://www.HammondCast.com
Sk1, Hammond Organ, Piano, Suzuki Musical Instruments, Jazz, Rock, Blues, B3, Sk2, Classical
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http://vimeo.com/22803013



■ 11月1日(月) 晴れ
この日は何故なのかトリプルブッキング。プライベートで日本に立ち寄られたジョン・ハモンドさん、日本ツアーを終えて帰国前の敦賀明子さん。そして、これもまた関西からの帰路に立ち寄られた田中光栄さん。何の脈絡もなく集まった3人にアフターファイブコンサートをお願いしてしまったのはスズキ楽器貿易の北米担当者だった。




ジョン・ハモンドさんはショービジネスの表舞台に出てくることは少ないが、フランクフルトメッセでは25年、ナムショーでもレギュラーのように演奏されているエンドーサーである。今回も鈴木会長に唯会いたいという一念で来日された律儀なお人柄です。




派手さこそないがベーシックな彼のオルガンプレイは聴く人に安心感を与えてくれます。セラピストの術中に入っていくかのように、仕事を終えた従業員たちの心を癒してくれました。



*WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:

http://ia700204.us.archive.org/10/items/JonHammondSuzukiWorldHeadquartersInHouseConcertJonHammondPt3of3/SuzukiHeadquarterPart3of3.m4v

Suzuki Concert Part 3 of 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uok7LV6OZk


JonHammondBand | November 02, 2010
Suzuki Headquarters and factory concert special for President Founder Manji Suzuki with introduction by Waichiro 'Tachi' Tachikawa, Jon Hammond at the new B3mk2 organ with Koei Tanaka chromatic harmonica Part 3 of 3 "Mercy Mercy" in Hamamatsu Japan.
Special Thanks Mr. H. Ono, Mr. M. Terada, Mr. S. Ohtaka, Mr. Y. Beniya, Tachi Tachikawa, President M. Suzuki and entire Suzuki Musical Instruments Team, camera: Jennifer © JH INTL
http://www.HammondCast.com

Suzuki Musical Instruments, B3mk2 Organ, Tachi Tachikawa, Hamamatsu, Headquarters, Jon Hammond, Local 802 Musicians Union



Jon Hammond is introduced to Founder President of Suzuki Instruments Manji Suzuki by Master of Ceremonies Waichiro 'Tachi' Tachikawa at special concert for President Suzuki and Suzuki Team at Suzuki World Headquarters Suzuki Hall in Hamamatsu Japan. Jon played the incredible New B3mk2 Organ solo and together in duo with Suzuki Harmonica Artist Keio Tanaka *see corresponding videoshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXgA6MRW0Kc Wine and Roses
and Mercy Mercy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uok7LV6OZk Suzuki builds Hammond Organs and the famous high quality Harmonicas
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5869633&l=e84b420b06&id=558692101



Concert Jon Hammond Pt 2 of 3









Suzuki Headquarters and factory concert special for President Founder Manji Suzuki with introduction by Waichiro 'Tachi' Tachikawa, Jon Hammond at the new B3mk2 organ with Koei Tanaka chromatic harmonica Part 2 of 3 "Days of Wine and Roses" in Hamamatsu Japan.
Special Thanks Mr. H. Ono, Mr. M. Terada, Mr. S. Ohtaka, Mr. Y. Beniya, Tachi Tachikawa, President M. Suzuki and entire Suzuki Musical Instruments Team, camera: Jennifer © JH INTL
http://www.HammondCast.com 




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Dennis Capiga, Sk1, SK2, Suzuki Corporation, Hammond Organ, Jazz, Musikmesse, NAMM Show, Product Launch, Jan Kok, Siem Lassche, Frankfurt, Wizard of Oz, 25 Year Anniversary, Hamamatsu, Lightweight, Ultra Compact USA Release

Jon Hammond SK1 in Germany
FLASH! Jazz Great Jon Hammond takes the new Hammond SK1 on its maiden voyage onstage in Germany. Congratulations to Jon for being the first ever to play our new model on a gig! Great job, Jon, and your band too!

http://www.hammondorganco.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61:report-title-2&catid=35:events


Jon Hammond at NAMM
The great Jon Hammond and Joe Berger played a "Mini-Concert" at our booth during the recent NAMM Expo in Anaheim California. Jon, seen here playing the XK Pro system swung like a beast as always, and Joe's nimble chops showed that the G27 Guitar Leslie makes  a fine Jazz Guitar amp. The crowd that gathered bopped and boogied to the groove-who needed a drummer? Not these guys!! Classic Hammond Organ Jazz is thing of beauty and a joy forever, Thanks to Jon and Joe for a fine performance!

http://www.hammondorganco.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53:opel-gtc-concept&catid=35:events

Mr. Manji Suzuki CEO HAMMOND SUZUKI and Jon Hammond
*shown here at the incredible B3mk2 Hammond Organ in Suzuki Hall Hamamatsu Japan




Letter from Mr. Manji Suzuki
Letter From Mr. Suzuki
March 18, 2011

Effects of the 2011 off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake

We at Hammond Suzuki would like to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the victims of the 2011 Off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake in northeastern Japan and our sincere hopes for the earliest possible relief and recovery of the affected areas.

The effects of the earthquake on Hammond Suzuki as of today are as follows:

1. Effects on Employees
There are no casualties among Hammond Suzuki employees in Japan.

2. Effects on Factories and Offices
There are no damage to all our factories and offices in Japan.

3.Effects on Business Performance
So far the Hammond Organ and Leslie Speaker productions in Japan are not affected including port, distribution and shipments as well as our vendors and suppliers. Please check our website for new information.


Best regards,
Manji Suzuki
CEO
HAMMOND SUZUKI 


Dennis Capiga, Sk1, SK2, Suzuki Corporation, Hammond Organ, Jazz, Musikmesse, NAMM Show, Product Launch, Jan Kok, Siem Lassche, Frankfurt, Wizard of Oz, 25 Year Anniversary, Hamamatsu, Lightweight, Ultra Compact

Journal Update HammondCast KYOU Radio

Sk1 LATE RENT Jon Hammond Band World's First Public Gig of Prototype
11 hours ago
*WATCH THE VIDEO: Sk1 LATE RENT Jon Hammond Band World's First Public Gig of Prototype

http://www.archive.org/details/JonHammondSk1LATERENTJonHammondBand/

http://vimeo.com/23860950



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTytUlJXGn4



World's First Road Test of Hammond Suzuki Sk1 Stage Keyboard by Jon Hammond at his annual Musikmesse-Session in Jazzkeller Hofheim on Friday April 8th 2011
Jon Hammond Band - Joe Berger guitar, Giovanni Gulino drums, Peter Klohmann tenor saxophone
"LATE RENT"
Special Thanks Hammond Suzuki, Michael Falkenstein, Malc Deakin, Ken Atsumi, Waichiro 'Tachi' Tachikawa, Shigeyuki Ohtaka, Yu Beniya, Bernie Capicchiano - Bernies Music Land, 'Tachi' Tachikawa, Camera: Jennifer
http://www.jonhammondband.com/
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*WATCH THE VIDEO: James Brown and his God Son Michael Falkenstein incredible story HammondCast

http://www.archive.org/details/JonHammondJamesBrownandhisGodSonMichaelFalkensteinincrediblestoryHammondCast/

http://www.ourmedia.org/media/james-brown-and-his-god-son-michael-falkenstein-incredible-story-hammondcast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsIvjWvt-p0



http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-612706



James Brown the Godfather of Soul with his actual God Son Michael Falkenstein.
The incredible story of the bond between them, the story can only be told in words by Michael, but a picture tells a thousand words, and here we have 44 images from behind the scenes with this outstanding and soulful young organist who was befriended by the late great James Brown over a period 20 years until Mr. Brown's untimely death. James Brown and his personal entourage made a special journey to Michael's family house in the tiny village of Setzingen 'kleines dorf' nearby Ulm Germany, in the middle of night in 2 white limousines so that Mr. Brown could meet Michael's mother, father and his sister Martina. Here you will see the photos that have never before been shown as James Brown has cake with the family and enjoys immensely playing soul music together with Michael in their house and Hammond Organ Studio Germany, which is one of the greatest Hammond organ museums in all of the world, built by Michael's father Professor Klaus Maier and Michael together as a tribute to Laurens Hammond founder of Hammond Instrument Company and clocks of Chicago ILL
The story will be forthcoming as soon as Michael can bring himself to write it as he is still mourning the loss of his Godfather James Brown R.I.P. enjoy these never-before-seen photos and original music recording of Michael "Time With You" as heard on Jon Hammond's HammondCast Show KYOU Radio
Official Michael Falkenstein Hammond Organ Germany: http://www.hammond.de/
Sincerely, Jon Hammond http://www.HammondCast.com

James Brown Godfather Soul God Son Michael Falkenstein Hammond Organ Cake Story Mother Father Sister Love Augusta Georgia Setzingen Ulm Langenau



Jon Hammond with Michael Falkenstein the God Son of James Brown here in Germany during the filming of "Meet The Incredible Sk1 Hammond with Michael Falkenstein and Jon Hammond"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb7HHYzE9Gs


Filmed in Hammond-Showroom Karlstrasse 38
D-89129 Langenau Germany on April 19th 2011
"Meet The Incredible Sk1 Hammond with Michael Falkenstein and Jon Hammond"
First look at this exciting new keyboard product weighing in at 7 kilos, just over 15 lbs., it sounds like a real Hammond B3 organ with Leslie, or a full size grand piano, any type of famous vintage electric piano or synthesizer. This keyboard does it all and with original Hammond drawbars and it's feather light. Sk1 has a built in USB flash drive input, the keys are 'bullet proof' waterfall style keys that can hold up to extreme pressure of rockin' rock musicians, swinging jazz musicians and can even sound like a huge pipe organ. This film will blow your mind.
Available June 2011, contact Michael Falkenstein Hammond Suzuki Deutschland Europe http://www.hammond.de/kontakt.html
Camera: Jennifer
Special thanks, Hr. Klaus Maier founder of Hammond Germany, Suzuki Musical Instruments Chief Engineers Hiromitsu Ono, Ken Atsumi, Malc Deakin Hammond UK, Jennifer Schiele, Waichiro 'Tachi' Tachikawa, Bernie Capicchiano Bernies Music Land, Dennis Capiga Hammond Suzuki USA, Jan Kok & Siem Lassche of Hammond Suzuki Europe BV - dedicated to the Samurai Spirit of Japan during the recovery, we send our most sincere thanks and wishes for a speedy recovery to our good friends in Japan.
Sincerely, Jon Hammond
enjoy this film of the incredible Sk1 Hammond Stage Keyboard in action with 2 veteran players http://www.HammondCast.com
Sk1, Hammond Organ, Piano, Suzuki Musical Instruments, Jazz, Rock, Blues, B3, Sk2, Classical




james, brown, godfather, soul, god, son, michael, falkenstein, hammond organ, Cake, Story, Mother Father, Sister, Love, Augusta, B3, Sk1, Sk2, Leslie Speaker, kleines dorf, Germany
















Sk1, Sk2, Prototype, Jazz, Funk, Late Rent, Suzuki Instruments, Musikmesse, Jon Hammond Hamamatsu, Frankfurt Digital, Analog, Hofheim am Taunus, Germany, Local 802 Musicians Union
ASCAP I Create Music Expo 2011 *Correction Tracy McKnight is Head of Film Music - Lionsgate
on Sunday
*WATCH THE VIDEO: ASCAP I Create Music Expo 2011 *Correction Tracy McKnight is Head of Film Music - Lionsgate aka Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation (Not V.P. as previously listed) JH

http://www.archive.org/details/AscapICreateMusicExpo2011correctionTracyMcknightIsHeadOfFilmMusic

ASCAP I Create Music Expo some highlights by ASCAP Member Jon Hammond
Some of the panelists and programming includes:
http://www.ascap.com/press/2011/0217_EXPO-Initial-Panelists-and-Programming-Announced.aspx



































































A series of writer and composer-focused Master Sessions with some of the most successful names in music.
The Writers Jam
Hitmaker panels featuring successful songwriters
A Conversation Between Vernon Reid (of Living Colour) and Bernie Worrell (of Parliament/Funkadelic and Talking Heads) Worrell will share their experiences creating music spanning several decades.
Film Composing with Marco Beltrami and Wes Craven
A Conversation Between Van Dyke Parks and Rufus Wainwright --
Music Supervision Symposium with Tracy McKnight
For more info: http://2011expo.ascap.com/
15 Minutes by Jon Hammond http://www.hammondCast.com/
Special thanks Bobbi Marcus PR, Fran Richard, Ken Cicerale, Kelly MacGaunn, Jennifer Hammond, Cia Toscanini, Loteria Grill
Music
ASCAP Create Music Expo Hollywood California Composers Publishers HammondCast
















http://vimeo.com/20619835

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http://vimeo.com/20619835



Day 1 begins ASCAP "I Create Music Expo" Hollywood CA Renaissance Hotel & Spahttp://www.HammondCast.com/
AUDIO PODCAST HammondCast 188 KYOU Radio at 27th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards
http://hammondcast.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/audio-podcast-hammondcast-188-kyou-radio-at-27th-annual-ascap-pop-music-awards/
By hammondcast
*LISTEN TO HammondCast MP3 AUDIO HERE:

http://ia331203.us.archive.org/2/items/JonHammondHammondCast188KYOUat27thAnnualASCAPPopMusicAwards/HammondCast188.mp3

*LISTEN TO HammondCast 188 HERE:

http://www.kyouradio.com/player.php?id=19791
HammondCast 188 KYOU Radio at 27th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards Red Carpet with Patti Smith, Randy Bachman, Jason Mraz and more, congratulations Patti Smith ASCAP Award Recipient! spotlight on 24 year-old tenor saxophonist Peter Klohmann joining Jon Hammond Band in Jazzkeller Hofheim</div>












Jon Hammond and Steven Rosenfeld (one of my heroes!)
ASCAP 'Behind The Beat'
http://www.ascap.com/network/audioportraits/Jon_Hammond_Rent/
and
http://www.ascap.com/network/audioportraits/Jon_Hammond_NDR/













Van Dyke Parks
Songwriter, Producer, Composer, Artist, Arranger – Smile, Orange Crate Art, “Black Sheep,” Fifth Dimension
http://www.HammondCast.com/













Claudia Brant, Mike Elizondo, Fergie, Trevor Rabin, Kevin Rudolp 6th Annual I Create Music Expohttp://www.HammondCast.com/













Erik Philbrook Editor ASCAP Playback and ASCAP dot com http://www.HammondCast.com/













Fergie at 6th Annual ASCAP I Create Music Expo http://www.HammondCast.com/













Matt Smith lobby shows daily at 6th annual ASCAP I Create Music Expo
http://www.HammondCast.com/
Matt Smith and Jon Hammond here "Georgia On My Mind"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFZON0FCBgw
with Clarence "Tootsie" Bean drums













Jon Hammond taking care of some international music biz at 6th Annual I Create Music Expo Hollywood CA with the new Sidekick 4G T-Mobile handset http://www.HammondCast.com/

AUDIO PODCAST HammondCast 188 KYOU Radio at 27th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards
http://hammondcast.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/audio-podcast-hammondcast-188-kyou-radio-at-27th-annual-ascap-pop-music-awards/
By hammondcast

ASCAP, I Create Music Expo, 6th Annual, Jon Hammond, HammondCast, Fergie, Paul Wiliams, Pop Awards, Sk1, Sk2, Organ, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Hollywood, Van Dyke Parks, Tracy McKnight, Love Guru
2011 ASCAP I Create Music Expo some highlights by ASCAP Member Jon Hammond
on Saturday
‎*Note: Correction: Tracy McKnight is Head of Film Music - Lionsgate aka Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation (Not V.P. as previously listed) JH
WATCH THE VIDEO: 2011 ASCAP I Create Music Expo some highlights by ASCAP Member Jon Hammond

http://www.archive.org/details/2011AscapICreateMusicExpoSomeHighlightsByAscapMemberJonHammond

http://vimeo.com/23715739



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aXIox3fkXc



2011 ASCAP I Create Music Expo some highlights by ASCAP Member Jon Hammond
Some of the panelists and programming includes:
http://www.ascap.com/press/2011/0217_EXPO-Initial-Panelists-and-Programming-Announced.aspx
A series of writer and composer-focused Master Sessions with some of the most successful names in music.
The Writers Jam
Hitmaker panels featuring successful songwriters
A Conversation Between Vernon Reid (of Living Colour) and Bernie Worrell (of Parliament/Funkadelic and Talking Heads) Worrell will share their experiences creating music spanning several decades.
Film Composing with Marco Beltrami and Wes Craven
A Conversation Between Van Dyke Parks and Rufus Wainwright --
Music Supervision Symposium with Tracy McKnight
For more info: http://2011expo.ascap.com/
15 Minutes by Jon Hammond http://www.hammondCast.com/
Special thanks Bobbi Marcus PR, Fran Richard, Ken Cicerale, Kelly MacGaunn, Jennifer Hammond, Cia Toscanini, Loteria Grill
Music
ASCAP Create Music Expo Hollywood California Composers Publishers HammondCast

Day 1 6th Annual I Create Music Expo Jon Hammond Hollywood CA












Jon Hammond on Hollywood's "Walk of Fame" http://www.HammondCast.com/













Jon Hammond and Bobbi Marcus at 6th Annual ASCAP I Create Music Expo Hollywood CA Day 1

Day 1 begins ASCAP "I Create Music Expo" Hollywood CA Renaissance Hotel & Spahttp://www.HammondCast.com/
AUDIO PODCAST HammondCast 188 KYOU Radio at 27th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards
http://hammondcast.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/audio-podcast-hammondcast-188-kyou-radio-at-27th-annual-ascap-pop-music-awards/
By hammondcast
*LISTEN TO HammondCast MP3 AUDIO HERE:

http://ia331203.us.archive.org/2/items/JonHammondHammondCast188KYOUat27thAnnualASCAPPopMusicAwards/HammondCast188.mp3

*LISTEN TO HammondCast 188 HERE:

http://www.kyouradio.com/player.php?id=19791
HammondCast 188 KYOU Radio at 27th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards Red Carpet with Patti Smith, Randy Bachman, Jason Mraz and more, congratulations Patti Smith ASCAP Award Recipient! spotlight on 24 year-old tenor saxophonist Peter Klohmann joining Jon Hammond Band in Jazzkeller Hofheim













Jon Hammond and Steven Rosenfeld (one of my heroes!)
ASCAP 'Behind The Beat'
http://www.ascap.com/network/audioportraits/Jon_Hammond_Rent/
and
http://www.ascap.com/network/audioportraits/Jon_Hammond_NDR/













Van Dyke Parks
Songwriter, Producer, Composer, Artist, Arranger – Smile, Orange Crate Art, “Black Sheep,” Fifth Dimension
http://www.HammondCast.com/













Claudia Brant, Mike Elizondo, Fergie, Trevor Rabin, Kevin Rudolp 6th Annual I Create Music Expohttp://www.HammondCast.com/













Erik Philbrook Editor ASCAP Playback and ASCAP dot com http://www.HammondCast.com/













Fergie at 6th Annual ASCAP I Create Music Expo http://www.HammondCast.com/













Matt Smith lobby shows daily at 6th annual ASCAP I Create Music Expo
http://www.HammondCast.com/
Matt Smith and Jon Hammond here "Georgia On My Mind"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFZON0FCBgw
with Clarence "Tootsie" Bean drums













Jon Hammond taking care of some international music biz at 6th Annual I Create Music Expo Hollywood CA with the new Sidekick 4G T-Mobile handset http://www.HammondCast.com/

AUDIO PODCAST HammondCast 188 KYOU Radio at 27th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards
http://hammondcast.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/audio-podcast-hammondcast-188-kyou-radio-at-27th-annual-ascap-pop-music-awards/
By hammondcast
*LISTEN TO HammondCast MP3 AUDIO HERE:

http://ia331203.us.archive.org/2/items/JonHammondHammondCast188KYOUat27thAnnualASCAPPopMusicAwards/HammondCast188.mp3

*LISTEN TO HammondCast 188 HERE:

http://www.kyouradio.com/player.php?id=19791
HammondCast 188 KYOU Radio at 27th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards Red Carpet with Patti Smith, Randy Bachman, Jason Mraz and more, congratulations Patti Smith ASCAP Award Recipient! spotlight on 24 year-old tenor saxophonist Peter Klohmann joining Jon Hammond Band in Jazzkeller Hofheim




ASCAP, I Create Music Expo, 6th Annual, Jon Hammond, HammondCast, Fergie, Paul Wiliams, Pop Awards, Sk1, Sk2, Organ, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Hollywood, Van Dyke Parks, Tracy McKnight, Love Guru
Video Angelique Kidjo Award and Concert Filmed by Jon Hammond
on Friday
WATCH Video Angelique Kidjo Award and Concert Filmed by Jon Hammond

http://www.archive.org/details/JonHammondAngeliqueKidjoReceivesAwardandSingsatFrenchEmbassyNewYork

http://vimeo.com/23667369


Angelique Kidjo Receives Award and Sings at French Embassy New York from Jon Hammond on Vimeo.




Angelique Kidjo award ceremony and singing in duo with guitarist Dominic James at French Embassy New York May 11, 2011 filmed by Jon Hammond of HammondCast KYOU Radio
Special appearance also by Blue Note recording artist Lionel Loueke also originally from Benin and Paris, enjoy!
Beaucoup de félicitations Angélique! Jon Hammond
"FRANCE HONORS MUSICIAN
ANGELIQUE KIDJO
WITH THE ORDER OF ARTS AND LETTERS




New York, May 6, 2011—On Wednesday, May 11, Antonin Baudry, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of France, will confer upon internationally acclaimed artist, Angélique Kidjo, the insignia of Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters for her musicianship, her dedication to humanitarian causes, and, more generally, for her efforts to further the arts in France and throughout the world.

Born in the West African city of Ouidah, in Benin, Mrs. Kidjo grew up during the 1960's, a radical period of change across the African continent. She released her first album at age 20 with the help of her brother and went on to pursue music in Paris, first at Les Ateliers-Chansons (The Song Studios) and then at CIM (school of jazz and contemporary music).

Today, she has become an influential musician on a global scale, known for her dynamic performances and diverse musical influences, which range from Congolese rumba and Afro-pop, to jazz, gospel, and Latin styles. Her numerous projects include collaborations with musicians such as Bono, Peter Gabriel, Carlos Santana, Ziggi Marley, Alicia Keys, Dianne Reeves, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, and Youssou N'Dour. She has received countless awards from around the globe for her musical merits including a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album in 2008 and the French Grand Prix de la SACEM (Grand Prize from SACEM) in 2010.

Among her many notable humanitarian achievements, Mrs. Kidjo is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. She founded The Batonga Foundation in 2007 to support secondary school and higher education for girls in Africa. She also composed the song, "You Can Count on Me", for the launch of UNICEF's 2009 campaign to eliminate tetanus.

The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) was created in 1957 to recognize eminent artists and writers, as well as individuals who have contributed to the recognition of French culture in the world. The Order is given out twice annually to only a few hundred people worldwide. Several Americans have received the award, including Paul Auster, Ornette Coleman, Agnes Gund, Marilyn Horne, Jim Jarmusch, Richard Meier, Robert Paxton, Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, and Uma Thurman"
special thanks merci beaucoup: Paula Cianci, Judith Walker, Amaury Laporte, sound by Danny Garcia, Antonin Baudry, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of France 15 minutes http://www.HammondCast.com/
Angelique Kidjo, insignia of Officer, Order of Arts and Letters, Paris, Benin France, Africa HammondCast



photos by Jon Hammond













http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-606712



Angelique Kidjo, insignia of Officer, Order of Arts and Letters, Paris, Benin France, Africa, HammondCast, Dominic James, Lionel Loueke, KYOU Radio

Sk1, Sk2, Prototype, Jazz, Funk, Late Rent, Suzuki Instruments, Musikmesse, Jon Hammond Hamamatsu, Frankfurt Digital, Analog, Hofheim am Taunus, Germany, Local 802 Musicians Union