JAZZKELLER Organ Sax Funk HEAD PHONE Breakdown Frankfurt

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Jon Hammond Band breaking it down in JAZZKELLER Frankfurt annual Musikmesse Warm Up Party
Featuring Hungarian Soul Tenor Sax Star Tony Lakatos , Heinz Lichius drums, Joe Berger guitar, Jon Hammond XB-2 Organ/Bass Funky 'Head Phone' by Jon Hammond ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com ASCAP HammondCast KYOU Radio

A Musical Performer in the Spotlight: JON HAMMOND by Paul A. Hendrickson F3

A Musical Performer in the Spotlight: JON HAMMOND by Paul A. Hendrickson F3

One of the Musical Performers we get here at Laguna Honda is Jon Hammond. He has been playing here for quite a long time. He would mention in passing, between songs, some celebrities that are household names. It was done in such a way that it sounded as if he had met some of these people. Come to find out, he had.

After I got to talking to Jon, I realized that the polish he brings to his jazz piano and to Laguna Honda is no fluke. Jon resides mostly in New York City. He has a place in Times Square. In his neighborhood alone he met Paul Newman, Joanne woodward, and Al Pacino. He also has a Cable Access show there. On his Show he has interviewed people who he has found interesting. His favorite was Lionel Hampton, the reknowned vibe player. “At 80 years old, he was full of energy.”

Another he enjoyed had been Cab Calloway. This was after his re-emergence from the “Blues Brothers” movie. He mentions as one of his non-musician guests to be none other than Andy Warhol. It seems that Andy was interested in the computer Graphics and Artwork that jon and his crew used on the Show.

Though he plays a “jazz organ” on his CD’s and with his Band, Jon has been banging on the piano from about age six. When the Beatles came on the scene in ‘64, Jon with most others his age, decided to become a “Rock” star. He tried his hand at this. He had some groups ranging in name from “Hades” to “Contraband”. He becomes thoughtful at this moment. “‘Contraband’ was a pretty good band.” At age thirteen he got his first electric-accordion.

Jon has a small collection of accordions - mostly electric. He has inked a deal with Excelsior, and plays their accordions exclusively. He also notes that eBay the computer sales website is a good source if you know what you’re looking for. Jon mentions that he will be playing accordion for Broadway’s own “Fiddler on The Roof.” “Whenver I learn the book.” He says it is about as thick as a telephone book.

His latest group is made up of the “Late Rent Session Men”. As the name implies, whenever Jon is a little short and behind on his Rent, his landlord takes some music in trade.

Jon plays every month at Laguna Honda. Look for the fliers and catch his show. I asked him why someone who trots the globe makes such frequent stops at Laguna Honda Hospital. He says, “Well, my Father was a Physician. My Grandfather was a Physician. I’m a Musician. I like to see the people smile.” Jon does his “therapy” in another way. He hopes to be one of the first performers when they build the “New Hospital.” Happy New Year.

*Note: Special thanks, Paul A. Hendrickson, Jon

Michael Brecker at Seventh Ave. South 1984 from Jon Hammond Show MCTV

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Jon Hammond going in to the archives here with an appearance on JAZZHAUS RADIO Hamburg with Host GABRIELE BENEDIX in cold winter Jon went to Somers NY with JOE BERGER to mix his new album NDR SESSIONS Projekt with ProTools Specialist JIM ROBERTS at Brandon Productions' studio. *Bonus: Great funky 1984 solo from MICHAEL BRECKER (RIP) jamming on Funk in A at his old club 'Seventh Ave. South' shot by Mr. Hammond personally, on band: Richie Morales-drums, Mark Grey-keys (RIP), Barry Finnerty-gtr., Wayne Brathwaite-bs As Seen on THE JON HAMMOND SHOW, now in 24th year NYC TV. For more info: http://www.HammondCast.com c)2007 HammondCast on KYOU Radio 1550 AM CBS Radio

BBQ Lily in Birdland Hamburg Jazz Club Jon Hammond

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Jazz Ballad 'BBQ Lily' by organist Jon Hammond performed in Birdland Hamburg Jazz Club with real nice solo from tenor saxophonist Lutz Buechner (from NDR Radio Bigband). Enthusiastic response from hometown Hamburg audience, Jon's return after 7 year hiatus. ©2007 www.HammondCast.com

Jon Hammond & Joe Berger jamming in Joe's Studio

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Organist Jon Hammond jamming with Joe Berger (guitar) on Jon's tune "Soon I Will Be Free" in Joe's NYC Studio, Ham-Berger Action! ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

Suzanne Ciani / Jon Hammond + Blues Hour Vintage

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From Jon Hammond Archives, Suzanne Ciani in The Site Recording studio Marin County Nicasio California at the piano plus Vintage Scott Cooper of MCTV The Blues Hour on NYC street in Garment District and finally Jon Hammond solo piano at MPCS Video Industries IPC Soundstage cocktail party. Catch Jon's daily radio show HammondCast on KYOU Radio ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

PIANO Suzanne Ciani / Jon Hammond + Blues Hour Vintage

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From Jon Hammond Archives, Suzanne Ciani in The Site Recording studio Marin County Nicasio California at the piano plus Vintage Scott Cooper of MCTV The Blues Hour on NYC street in Garment District and finally Jon Hammond solo piano at MPCS Video Industries IPC Soundstage cocktail party. Catch Jon's daily radio show HammondCast on KYOU Radio ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

"Sound Cops" AFN Europe PROFILE TV Jon Hammond

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Musician Jon Hammond on AFN Europe TV Show PROFILE, Musikmesse Special. Jon worked together with AFN's SSgt Albert Viera and SSG Terry Anderson to create this special entitled "Sound Cops" with very entertaining cameo appearances by Joe Berger (guitar) Michael Maier Falkenstein (Hammond organ with Jon) and the 2 Sound Polizei 'Noise Control' guys "Lorenzo" and his partner, busted for Electric Guitar Rocking!
You will find this story very enjoyable! Special thanks to AFN Europe and Musikmesse Frankfurt ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

AFN Europe PROFILE TV Show Jon Hammond MUSIKMESSE

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Musician Jon Hammond on AFN Europe TV Show PROFILE, Musikmesse Special. Jon worked together with AFN's SSgt Albert Viera and SSG Terry Anderson to create this special entitled "Sound Cops" with very entertaining cameo appearances by Joe Berger (guitar) Michael Maier Falkenstein (Hammond organ with Jon) and the 2 Sound Polizei 'Noise Control' guys "Lorenzo" and his partner, busted for Electric Guitar Rocking!
You will find this story very enjoyable! Special thanks to AFN Europe and Musikmesse Frankfurt ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

Clarence TOOTSIE Bean MATT Smith BRETT Ryan JON Hammond Band at Cleo's NYC

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Incredible funky solo from veteran Bermuda born drummer Clarence TOOTSIE Bean, Guitarist MATT Smith from Chop Shop burning it up, young BRETT Ryan sax (1st NYC gig!) with organist leader JON Hammond Band at Cleopatra's Needle Restaurant on Broadway and W.92nd St. NYC, playing funky 'Head Phone' just after voting day. Support Tootsie through this difficult time, we love you Tootsie! This is the real deal here folks ©2007 ASCAP http://www.HammondCast.com

Song Without Name : JON HAMMOND Band

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Haunting melody composed by organist Jon Hammond in key of G minor, came during a trip to Shanghai China while playing a jazz gig in Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel. 'Song Without Name' played by JON HAMMOND Band in Jazzkeller Hofheim in Hofheim-Taunus Germany with guitarist Joe Berger and drummer Heinz Lichius aka Ham-Berger-Heinz. Announcing CONTEST for name for song, winner gets credit on next CD and 10 pieces of the CD.
Send in names attention Jon Hammond laterent@hotmail.com
©2007 ASCAP http://www.HammondCast.com

GABOR BOLLA saxophonist on HammondCast KYOU Radio

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From Budapest Hungary, Gabor Bolla at age 19 is already playing like a veteran Jazz Man here in New York City. He is currently here on a special scholarship award from Vienna Art Orchestra to go play with and meet New York musicians, one of which is me, Jon Hammond! I heard Gabor blow at our weekly Monday Night Jazz Jam Session at Local 802 Musicians Union and right away I knew he was going places, so I am happy and proud to present him on my daily radio program 'HammondCast Early Edition' on KYOU Radio 1550 AM. It is no surprise that Gabor is a close friend of the great Hungarian tenor sax star Tony Lakatos who I am very lucky to play with also in Germany and we play Tony's music often on HammondCast. Visit Gabor's website: http://thebollaquartet.com and see where Gabor is going next! *As heard on KYOU Radio ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com *note: watch for cameo appearance from Gabor's father Bela Bolla ! (he has the best saxophones in Budapest in his shop)

GABOR BOLLA saxophonist on HammondCast KYOU Radio

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From Budapest Hungary, Gabor Bolla at age 19 is already playing like a veteran Jazz Man here in New York City. He is currently here on a special scholarship award from Vienna Art Orchestra to go play with and meet New York musicians, one of which is me, Jon Hammond! I heard Gabor blow at our weekly Monday Night Jazz Jam Session at Local 802 Musicians Union and right away I knew he was going places, so I am happy and proud to present him on my daily radio program 'HammondCast Early Edition' on KYOU Radio 1550 AM. It is no surprise that Gabor is a close friend of the great Hungarian tenor sax star Tony Lakatos who I am very lucky to play with also in Germany and we play Tony's music often on HammondCast. Visit Gabor's website: http://thebollaquartet.com and see where Gabor is going next! *As heard on KYOU Radio ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com *note: watch for cameo appearance from Gabor's father Bela Bolla ! (he has the best saxophones in Budapest in his shop)

Heart and Soul EXCELSIOR ACCORDIONS Hand Built In Italy

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Quick tour of Excelsior Accordions factory in Italy. Here you will see the Heart and Soul of the finest accordions hand built today. Continuing the tradition of fine Italian Quality. These are the accordions I play in concert and on recording sessions, Excelsior means: "The Best". Materials and quality are unsurpassed.
Sincerely, Jon Hammond
*Member American Federation of Musicians Union / ASCAP
©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

LATE RENT Theme Mikell's JON HAMMOND Late Rent Session Men

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Jon Hammond Theme Song played by The original Late Rent Session Men, Bernard Purdie drums, Barry Finnerty guitar, Chuggy Carter perc., Jon Hammond at his 1959 B3 Organ in a 1989 performance August 18th at Mikell's, Columbus at 97th St. NYC. You will never hear Bernard Purdie playing like this on any records, absolutely smokin' for a house full of musicians and the musicians' traditional hang. Original composition by Hammond and Finnerty, Chuggy Carter tears it up with Bernard, enjoy folks! ©2007 JON HAMMOND Intl., Inc. http://www.HammondCast

Mikell's NYC Aug.18, 1989 Blues in Night JON HAMMOND Band w/PURDIE, FINNERTY & CARTER

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Kicking off the night on August 18th 1989 at Mikell's, JON HAMMOND Band playing 'Blues In The Night' with BERNARD PURDIE drums, BARRY FINNERTY guitar, CHUGGY CARTER perc. and JON at his 1959 Hammond B3 Organ. Alex Foster of Saturday Night Live Band was scheduled to be on the band but hadn't shown up yet, he gets an honorable mention! Enjoy! ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

Mikell's NYC Aug.18, 1989 Blues in Night JON HAMMOND Band w/PURDIE, FINNERTY & CARTER

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Kicking off the night on August 18th 1989 at Mikell's, JON HAMMOND Band playing 'Blues In The Night' with BERNARD PURDIE drums, BARRY FINNERTY guitar, CHUGGY CARTER perc. and JON at his 1959 Hammond B3 Organ. Alex Foster of Saturday Night Live Band was scheduled to be on the band but hadn't shown up yet, he gets an honorable mention! Enjoy! ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

California Dreamin' 5.02 Acres Choice Land in Developed Area

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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to build a home in a fast growing part of California-Penn Valley CA near Nevada City and Grass Valley.
Just below the snow line at 2000 foot elevation, this land is the last of 2 parcels in this area that have not been built on. It is ready to go:
*5.02+ Acres
*11+/-GPM Well
*Perc & Mantle
*Paved Roads
*Power to the Property
Priced to sell at $199,000 firm
Contact Cheryl@Cherylr.com
Tel. 530.273.4399
Property address:
16801 Indian Hill Circle
Penn Valley CA 95946

Cannonball '99...One More Time JAZZKELLER FRANKFURT

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Joe Berger who's playing guitar on Cannonball '99 (One More Time) is taking off for Japan at Noon today for some gigs with Teruo Nakamura and Co....enjoy this clip and drive easy everybody jh
*Kevin the sax player ("Kevin Mauder...he plays Louder!") is living in Taipei Taiwan now and Heinz the drummer is busy in Hamburg and will be with me back at the Jazzkeller on Mach 11th along with Tony Lakatos on tenor sax and Guenter Bollmann trombone.
©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

Ahmet Ertegun Eulogy To My Brother Nesuhi

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From Jon Hammond N.Y., NY: I was honored to be invited to be with friends, family and Atlantic Records WEA and so many Musicians on this day in 1989 in Lincoln Center. I arrived with Bernard Purdie long-time Atlantic recording artist and we sat together amongst the Musicians, in concert were Modern Jazz Quartet, Roberta Flack, Phil Collins, Manhattan Transfer, Ron Carter, Sylvia Simms and at end after Ahmet's eulogy George Wein played a piano blues with Claude Nobbs on harmonica. Cocktail reception followed, it was somber but warm and joyful at the same time. Now Ahmet has passed RIP, he was always nice to me so I pass this on in their memory.
Sincerely,
Jon Hammond
http://www.HammondCast.com
*Ahmet Ertegun was "one of the most significant figures in the modern recording industry" who "co-founded Atlantic Records in 1947 with partner Herb Abramson. Atlantic was at the forefront of great independent labels that sprang up in the late Forties, challenging the primacy of the major labels of the time (RCA, Columbia and Decca) by discovering, developing and nurturing new talent. Under the guiding hand of Ertegun - the son of a career diplomat and a lifelong jazz and blues aficionado - Atlantic became the nation's premier rhythm & blues label in a few short years. The label's artist roster in the Fifties reads like an honor roll of R&B talent: Ruth Brown, Big Joe Turner, Ray Charles, LaVern Baker, the Drifters, the Coasters, the Clovers, and many more. During this period, Ertegun produced or coproduced the vast majority of records released on Atlantic. He even wrote songs for Atlantic artists in the early days using the pseudonym "Nugetre" (Ertegun spelled backwards). Though he was less directly involved as a producer, Ertegun continued at the helm of Atlantic in the Sixties and Seventies as the company conquered the realms of soul and rock, from Aretha Franklin to Led Zeppelin, with phenomenal success. Ertegun serves as chairman of Atlantic Records to this day. At the tenth annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Dinner in 1995, it was announced that the museum's main exhibition hall would be named after Ertegun." (quote from Museum)

Nesuhi Ertegun "spent most of his lifetime working at Atlantic Records and associated labels. He joined Atlantic in 1956, nine years after its founding by his brother Ahmet and Herb Abramson. Nesuhi initially developed Atlantic's album department and built up the label's extensive catalog of jazz long-players. The list of jazz artists he produced at Atlantic over the years reads like a who's who: John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Ornette Coleman, the Modern Jazz Quartet and more. Nesuhi also became involved with the label's rhythm & blues and rock and roll roster as well, producing several hit records for Ray Charles, the Drifters, Bobby Darin and Roberta Flack. The son of a Turkish diplomat, Nesuhi acquired his taste for black music while growing up in Washington D.C., where he and Ahmet would frequent the Howard Theater and scour the community for records by their favorite musicians. In 1944, he moved to Los Angeles to run the Jazzman Record Shop. While there he created his own label, Crescent Records (later Jazzman), on which he recorded the likes of Kid Ory and Jelly Roll Morton. Nesuhi also served as editor of Record Changer magazine and taught the first accredited course in jazz offered in the U.S., at UCLA. In addition to founding the jazz division at Atlantic, Nesuhi later went on to spearhead the label's international operations, expanding the business and opening up new markets overseas. After the merger of the Warner Brothers, Elektra and Atlantic labels in 1971, he headed WEA International. He later oversaw the special projects division of Warner Communications and launched East/West, a Atlantic-distributed label, in 1988." (quote from Museum)

JOE FRANKLIN Thanksgiving '07 Laugh Factory NYC

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Jon Hammond on the scene covering Joe Franklin's annual Thanksgiving show and free turkey dinner at Laugh Factory NYC, a great tradition, Miracle on 42nd St.! Owner Richard Basciano an icon of Times Square says "By giving this holiday gift we want to give our thanks to the people NYC for making us what we are today ."
No one should be alone on this day of giving thanks and all are invited. Come out for a day of food and fun and share good times with friends. Happy Thanksgiving from Times Square Arts Center and The World Famous Laugh Factory. Enjoy Joe Franklin legend of Radio & TV here! jh

JOE FRANKLIN Thanksgiving '07 Laugh Factory NYC

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Jon Hammond on the scene covering Joe Franklin's annual Thanksgiving show and free turkey dinner at Laugh Factory NYC, a great tradition, Miracle on 42nd St.! Owner Richard Basciano an icon of Times Square says "By giving this holiday gift we want to give our thanks to the people NYC for making us what we are today ."
No one should be alone on this day of giving thanks and all are invited. Come out for a day of food and fun and share good times with friends. Happy Thanksgiving from Times Square Arts Center and The World Famous Laugh Factory. Enjoy Joe Franklin legend of Radio & TV here! jh

RECORDING Bernard Purdie Jon Hammond plus Brandon Tartikoff RIP

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This remarkable documentary takes you inside Quad Studios NYC Sept. 7, 1989 during Jon Hammond Record Session with legendary drummer Bernard Purdie, during which Bernard interviews saxophonist Alex Foster of Saturday Night Live. Barry Finnerty guitar, Chuggy Carter perc., Jon Hammond at the Hammond organ and Joe Berger at the controls, inside footage in control room and special bonus at end a plug by former NBC Head of Programming Brandon Tartikoff who sadly passed away Aug. 27, 1997. This was one of the sessions from Jon Hammond CD LATE RENT on Ham-Berger-Friz Records ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

STUDIO Recording of White Onions

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This film takes you inside the actual recording session of "White Onions" from Jon Hammond "Late Rent" album in QUAD Studios NYC Sept. 7, 1989. With legendary studio drummer Bernard Purdie, Alex Foster sax, Chuggy Carter perc., Barry Finnerty guitar, Jon Hammond at B3 organ with Joe Berger at the audio board. Catch Jon Hammond's daily radio show 'HammondCast Early Edition' on KYOU Radio 1550 AM ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

STUDIO: Recording of White Onions

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This film takes you inside the actual recording session of "White Onions" from Jon Hammond "Late Rent" album in QUAD Studios NYC Sept. 7, 1989. With legendary studio drummer Bernard Purdie, Alex Foster sax, Chuggy Carter perc., Barry Finnerty guitar, Jon Hammond at B3 organ with Joe Berger at the audio board. Catch Jon Hammond's daily radio show 'HammondCast Early Edition' on KYOU Radio 1550 AM ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

Conversations Pt. 2 with Harold Channer and Jon Hammond MNNTV

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Part 2 of Conversations with Harold Channer and Jon Hammond "The Global Village"...music as the Universal Language, music without words is the best way to effect global change, Jon's theory in action with a clip from Moscow Russia concert together with Russian tenor sax star Igor Butman, drummer Eduard Zizak and Jon at the organ doing the classic Jazz Ballad "My One And Only Love" from the John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman 'Ballads' album. And wrap up conversation with Broadcaster, Philosopher Producer and World Traveler Harold Hudson Channer http://channer.tv on Manhattan Neighborhood Network ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

Conversations Show with Harold Channer and Jon Hammond MNN TV

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Excerpt from 'Conversations Show', Harold Channer with guest TV/Radio Host & Producer Jon Hammond on MNN TV in New York City. Hear Harold and Jon discuss Public Access Television and play a clip from Jon's very first broadcast on MCTV Channel C 'The Jon Hammond Show' with original music and graphics from BackBeat Productions that aired for first time Feb. 2, 1984. Jon's TV show is now in it's 24th year and he is hosting daily radio show 'HammondCast Early Edition' on KYOU & KYCY Radio 1550 AM. Enjoy! ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

Jazz Foundation of America's Wendy Oxenhorn on HammondCast

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WENDY OXENHORN, Executive Director of JAZZ FOUNDATION of AMERICA on HammondCast for KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM with host JON HAMMOND at the American ... all » Federation of Musicians Local 802 offices in New York City. JFA helps Jazz Musicians in need with housing, medical help and even instrument replacement in the case of the Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans. Website: http://jazzfoundation.org Wendy speaks with Jon about the work of Dr. Frank Forte, Dizzy Gillespie, and the generous benefactors and patrons who are helping bring the mission of JFA to fruition. http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006
*Tags: Dizzy Gillespie, Dr. Frank Forte, HammondCast, Nat Hentoff, The legendary Clarence “Frogman”
Henry, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.
The Prince of Bavaria with Ivana Trump and our beloved Prince Max of
Schaumburg-Lippe at our auction
Legendary trombone artist, Benny
Powell is originally from New Orleans.
It was poignant to see him & young
Glenn playing side by side.
10 yr old trumpet sensation, Glenn
Hall, played at the Auction with the
trumpet we got for him. He is the
future of New Orleans.
Denise Rich with Sharon Wise of
E-Jazz Online
Lois Gilbert-Jazz Corner
Danny Glover
Ivan Helfand
Marc Henry Johnson
Quincy Jones
Kathleen Kenny
Jack Kleinsinger
Melinda Krasting
Spike Lee
Jarrett Lilien
President of E*TRADE Financial
Maritess Lilien
Joe Lovano
Bruce Lundvall
CEO of Blue Note Records
GeoffreyD.Menin-Levine, Plotkin, Menin
Martha Nelson
Managing Editor People Magazine
Jill Newman
Nancy Newman-SVP, MTV Networks
Hank O’Neal-HOSS Inc./Chiascaro
Records
Minoru Odamaki-Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Richard D. Parsons
Chairman & CEO of Time Warner Inc.
Norm Pearlstine
Editor-in-Chief of Time Inc.
Ann Ruckert-Thirteen Stories Records
Bobby Schagrin & Pete Siegel of
Gotta Have It Auctions
H.S.H. Prince Max of Schaumburg-Lippe
Dr. Billy Taylor
Dr. Agnes Varis-Agvar Chemicals, Inc.
Marlisa Vinciguerra-Managing Director
of Lehman Brothers
David Walden
Sharon Wise-Ellington’s Jazz Club of
Sanibel Island & E-JazzOnline
Bill Wurtzel
Title Sponsors
E*TRADE Financial
Time Warner Inc.
Sponsors
JazzCorner
Gotta Have It Auction House NYC
Amy K. Knapp
Denise & Michael Delaray
Evercore Partners Services East L.L.C.
Gulf Coast Musician's Releif Fund
Harold Snyder
Hellman Family Foundation
HOB Entertainment, Inc.
Hudson
Knight Trading Group
Long Island University
Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Office
Lorraine Gallagher
Lowenstein Sandler PC
Mike De Paola
Morgan Stanley
Sony/BMG
The Blessing Foundation
The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
The New York Community Trust
Time Warner Foundation
The Zoline Foundation
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Board Of Directors
Leo A. Corbie Chairman, DSW
Jarrett Lilien President
Wendy Atlas Oxenhorn Executive Dir.
Herbert F. Storfer Chairman Emeritus
Glen Barros
Margaret Bridge
Michael Brough
Bob Cranshaw
Hon. David Dinkins
Frank Forte, MD
Ben Giordano
Sandy Jordan
Nat Hentoff
Carl Horton
Gil Noble
Hank O’Neal
Robert Opatrny, Esq.
Jimmy Owens
Michael Pietrowicz
Ann Ruckert
Ronald S. Tikofsky, PhD
David Walden
Bill Wurtzel

Jazz Foundation of America's Wendy Oxenhorn on HammondCast

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WENDY OXENHORN, Executive Director of JAZZ FOUNDATION of AMERICA on HammondCast for KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM with host JON HAMMOND at the American ... all » Federation of Musicians Local 802 offices in New York City. JFA helps Jazz Musicians in need with housing, medical help and even instrument replacement in the case of the Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans. Website: http://jazzfoundation.org Wendy speaks with Jon about the work of Dr. Frank Forte, Dizzy Gillespie, and the generous benefactors and patrons who are helping bring the mission of JFA to fruition. http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006
*Tags: Dizzy Gillespie, Dr. Frank Forte, HammondCast, Nat Hentoff, The legendary Clarence “Frogman”
Henry, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.
The Prince of Bavaria with Ivana Trump and our beloved Prince Max of
Schaumburg-Lippe at our auction
Legendary trombone artist, Benny
Powell is originally from New Orleans.
It was poignant to see him & young
Glenn playing side by side.
10 yr old trumpet sensation, Glenn
Hall, played at the Auction with the
trumpet we got for him. He is the
future of New Orleans.
Denise Rich with Sharon Wise of
E-Jazz Online
Lois Gilbert-Jazz Corner
Danny Glover
Ivan Helfand
Marc Henry Johnson
Quincy Jones
Kathleen Kenny
Jack Kleinsinger
Melinda Krasting
Spike Lee
Jarrett Lilien
President of E*TRADE Financial
Maritess Lilien
Joe Lovano
Bruce Lundvall
CEO of Blue Note Records
GeoffreyD.Menin-Levine, Plotkin, Menin
Martha Nelson
Managing Editor People Magazine
Jill Newman
Nancy Newman-SVP, MTV Networks
Hank O’Neal-HOSS Inc./Chiascaro
Records
Minoru Odamaki-Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Richard D. Parsons
Chairman & CEO of Time Warner Inc.
Norm Pearlstine
Editor-in-Chief of Time Inc.
Ann Ruckert-Thirteen Stories Records
Bobby Schagrin & Pete Siegel of
Gotta Have It Auctions
H.S.H. Prince Max of Schaumburg-Lippe
Dr. Billy Taylor
Dr. Agnes Varis-Agvar Chemicals, Inc.
Marlisa Vinciguerra-Managing Director
of Lehman Brothers
David Walden
Sharon Wise-Ellington’s Jazz Club of
Sanibel Island & E-JazzOnline
Bill Wurtzel
Title Sponsors
E*TRADE Financial
Time Warner Inc.
Sponsors
JazzCorner
Gotta Have It Auction House NYC
Amy K. Knapp
Denise & Michael Delaray
Evercore Partners Services East L.L.C.
Gulf Coast Musician's Releif Fund
Harold Snyder
Hellman Family Foundation
HOB Entertainment, Inc.
Hudson
Knight Trading Group
Long Island University
Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Office
Lorraine Gallagher
Lowenstein Sandler PC
Mike De Paola
Morgan Stanley
Sony/BMG
The Blessing Foundation
The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
The New York Community Trust
Time Warner Foundation
The Zoline Foundation
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Board Of Directors
Leo A. Corbie Chairman, DSW
Jarrett Lilien President
Wendy Atlas Oxenhorn Executive Dir.
Herbert F. Storfer Chairman Emeritus
Glen Barros
Margaret Bridge
Michael Brough
Bob Cranshaw
Hon. David Dinkins
Frank Forte, MD
Ben Giordano
Sandy Jordan
Nat Hentoff
Carl Horton
Gil Noble
Hank O’Neal
Robert Opatrny, Esq.
Jimmy Owens
Michael Pietrowicz
Ann Ruckert
Ronald S. Tikofsky, PhD
David Walden
Bill Wurtzel

Google Maps Van Spotted by Jon Hammond on W. 44th St. NYC at 10:10 AM on 11/14/2007

I saw the Google Maps Van cruising up W. 44th St. between 8th and 9th Ave. at 10:10AM 11/14/2007. It has a highly interesting big black contraption on top of the van and a satellite antenna of some sort. The driver had an open laptop he was working as he was driving.
Pic from Sidekick LX Phone:

SMALLS JAZZ Club Opening NYC

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My first hit when I returned from living in Paris for 1 year, exactly 365 days in Paris where I wrote this tune and played it with the cats for SMALLS JAZZ Club Opening. Alex Foster of SNL Band plays a burning tenor solo on 'Lydia's Tune', enjoy! jh

*1993 JON HAMMOND Band with all star lineup opening the scene by bringing in for first time ALEX FOSTER saxophonist of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Band searing solo featured on this film in intimate setting playing Jon's hit composition "LYDIA'S TUNE", JON HAMMOND at the XB-2 Hammond Organ with Rhythm Section of RAY GRAPPONE drms CHUGGY CARTER perc BARRY FINNERTY gtr, Jon just back in New York from living in Paris where he composed the song. Catch Jon's radio show HammondCast 7 mornings a week on KYOU & KYCY 1550 AM CBS San Francisco CA http://www.HammondCast.com c)2007 / ASCAP many have followed.

HammondCast Early Edition on KYOU Radio

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HammondCast Early Edition 4AM-4.45AM PST daily/7 days a week and streaming world wide at: http://www.kyouradio.com
HammondCast Early Edition for KYOU Radio, 3rd year retrospective..some of Jon Hammond's picks: Jon's famous story about the air cleaner in Jazzkeller Frankfurt club, a 1971 performance in Provo Park of HADES rock band. Jon & Eddie Money "I've Been Missing YOU too Long" and broadcasting legend Al Jazzbeaux Collins' hipster rendition of "Little Red Riding Hood" with organ. Thank YOU..KYOU! *jon's site for additional info: http://www.HammondCast.com ©2007 45 minutes Jon Hammond Intl.Categories: Blues, Jazz, MusicType: audio/mpegSize: 42.29Mb

Hungarian Soul: Tony Lakatos & Jon Hammond

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Hungarian Tenor Sax Star TONY LAKATOS on the romantic song "Besame Mucho" with HEINZ LICHIUS-drums, JOE BERGER-guitar and JON HAMMOND on new XK-1 Hammond Organ at annual "Musikmesse Warm Up Party" 2007.*Special Thanks: EUGEN HAHN Jazzkeller Frankfurt Camera: JENNIFER Tony's site: http://www.tonylakatos.com Jon's radio show on KYOU Radio: http://www.HammondCast.com)2007

Bill Cobham on HammondCast KYOU Radio

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Drummer/Bandleader extraordinaire BILL COBHAM interview with Jon Hammond for Jon's daily CBS Radio program HammondCast aka "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" on radio KYCY and KYOU 1550AM. This interview took place in New York City during the 2007 IAJE jazz educators convention with some very special events celebrating French Jazz Musicians, 2 of the top French Jazz stars came to play on Bill's band: DIDIER LOCKWOOD (violin), SYLVAN LUC (guitar) along with VICTOR BAILEY on bass. Visit Bill Cobham's official website: http://www.billycobham.com and http://ww.HammondCast.com c)2007

Joe Franklin Radio & TV Legend on HammondCast

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JOE FRANKLIN & JON HAMMOND Movie in Joe's office "Memory Lane" where he keeps his extensive Historical Archives on 43rd St. in NYC. I check in with him all the time on my Sidekick LX and his phone was ringing off the hook like popcorn! As heard on HammondCast, Bloomberg Radio and WOR.

Michael Brecker at Seventh Ave. South on HammondCast

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Jazzhaus Radio / Gabriele Benedix / Jon Hammond + Bonus Michael Brecker 1984 as seen on JH ShowJon Hammond going in to the archives here with an appearance on JAZZHAUS RADIO Hamburg with Host GABRIELE BENEDIX in cold winter Jon went to Somers NY with JOE BERGER to mix his new album NDR SESSIONS Projekt with ProTools Specialist JIM ROBERTS at Brandon Productions' studio. *Bonus: Great funky 1984 solo from MICHAEL BRECKER (RIP) jamming on Funk in A at his old club 'Seventh Ave. South' shot by Mr. Hammond personally, on band: Richie Morales-drums, Mark Grey-keys (RIP), Barry Finnerty-gtr., Wayne Brathwaite-bs As Seen on THE JON HAMMOND SHOW, now in 24th year NYC TV.For more info: http://www.HammondCast.com c)2007 HammondCast on KYOU Radio 1550 AM CBS Radio

Check out Zooomr !

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Check out the new Zooomr site, as featured on Techcrunch.com , congratulations Thomas Hawk (CEO) and Kristpher Tate !
Jon Hammond pics now on Zooomr. Also, today I'll be installing the new Leopard OS in my Mac, outta'sight!

Jon Hammond #1 On The Line at T-Mobile Sidekick LX Release Event San Francisco October 24, 2007

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This morning I was #1 On THE LINE at the big T-Mobile Sidekick LX Release Event at San Francisco corporate store 8266 at 699 Market St. San Francisco. I bought a dark blue Sidekick LX which is now my 4th Sidekick since I got the very first one Oct. 8 2002. 106KMEL was on the scene with promotional prizes and the Kick It Promo Team, T-Mobile Corporate Execs. and Sales people...it was wild!

One thing I would like to mention about the Sidekick and T-Mobile is the great support of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired community with this device and the great T-Mobile customer service and product support. Right on T-Mobile!
Check out this great phone/data device, highly recommended by Jon Hammond of KYOU Radio 1550 AM HammondCast Early Edition Show 7 early-mornings a week. http://www.HammondCast.com
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Cha Cha Cha in INDRA ! JON HAMMOND Band

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Cha Cha Cha in INDRA ! JON HAMMOND Band
On the same stage where The Beatles played first in Hamburg in 1960 pre-Ringo, JON HAMMOND Band performing Cha Cha Cha version of Theme From Black Orpheus. Lutz Buechner - tenor sax, Heinz Lichius - drums, Joe Berger - guitar, Jon Hammond - XB-2 Organ as heard on HammondCast Early Edition KYOU Radio ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com Special Thanks: ILLUSTRATORP, Knut Benzner, NDR Radio, JENNIFER - Camera *Note: Jon Hammond has also played on Reeperbahn in Regina Niteclub, Schmidt's Theatre, Skurillum, Top 10 Club, Mojo Club, Schlachthof

BLUES POWER ! JON HAMMOND Band in INDRA

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JON HAMMOND Band laying down a nice slow blues dedicated to BB & Albert King in INDRA, Home of The Beatles in Hamburg St. Pauli Grosse Freiheit: Lutz Buechner - sax, Heinz Lichius - drums, Joe Berger - guitar, Jon Hammond - XB-2 Organ ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com tune in 7 days a week on KYOU Radio 1550 AM for the best in FSB = Funk Soul Blues

Airbus Chief Test Pilot JACQUES ROSAY Brings A380 to SFO

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Airbus Chief Test Pilot JACQUES ROSAY Pilots A380 Super Jumbo to San Francisco International Airport with Interior Tour.
Jon Hammond is pleased to present this film of Aviation History as world’s largest airliner, the double-deck Airbus A380, arrives for the first time at SFO on October 4, 2007. Voila!
Special Thanks / Merci Beaucoup: Capt. Jacques Rosay, Mike McCarron, Clay McConnell, Air France Crew and United Airlines Ground Crew. HammondCast Early Edition KYOU Radio 1550 AM ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com Quote Barry Eccleston: "The Game Changer"!

ENRICO BANDUCCI Dead - 1922-2007 Impressario of North Beach San Francisco

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I played Hammond organ at the El Cid Club for the topless shows in North Beach San Francisco at 606 Columbus Ave. 40 years ago so I was saddened to hear this morning that my old friend Enrico Banducci had passed away. We all would end up after hours at Enrico's, the topless dancers and musicians to eat Italian food and hang out under the element heaters sitting al fresco at 3AM to see and be seen.
Enrico of course the flamboyant character who would come by our tables and play his violin and tell stories. He started the whole scene during SF's Beatnik and Bohemian days with the hungry i, where Barbra Streisand, Woody Allen, Mort Sahl and Bill Cosby, among others, got their starts. Everybody loved Enrico, he was very generous and if you were short dough on the check he would always take an IOU until pay day.
I always saw Big Daddy Tom Donahue the great radio broadcaster there, The Beau Brummels and SF's gliteratti.

Later around 1980 when the Punk Rock scene was raging across the street at MABUHAY GARDENS 443 Broadway, all the Punkers would come over to Enrico's too, the place was always Rockin'...RIP Enrico Banducci ! Let me know if you hear about his funeral or memorial event. Jon Hammond organ player/radio broadcaster

More Jon Hammond WebTV Powered Pages

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JON HAMMOND
Instruments: Organ, Accordion, Piano, Guitar
Attended: Berklee College of Music 1974
Languages: English, German
*Jon is currently Host of daily CBS radio program HammondCast on KYOU & KYCY 1550 AM, 7 days a week at 4AM PST.
*Performing solo in Hospitals, Nursing Homes regularly. Bandleader for annual overseas dates for over 20 years.
*Musician: Jon Hammond is one of the premier B3 PLAYERS in the world. Jon has played professionally since age 12. Beginning as a solo accordionist, he later played Hammond B3 organ in a number of important San Francisco bands. His all original group HADES opened shows for Tower of Power, Quicksilver Messenger Service and Michael Bloomfield. Eddie Money and Barry Finnerty became musical associates.
Moving East he attended Berklee College of Music and played venues as diverse as Boston's "Combat Zone" in the striptease clubs during the '70's and the exclusive Wychmere Harbor Club in Cape Cod, where he was house organist with Lou Colombo.

Moscow Concert Hammond Butman

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Most of the day I stayed in the room practicing my instrument and looking out at Red Square. Jennifer and I wanted to get to the club early so that we could get a sound check and settle in. Faina picked us up and we stuffed my organ and all our equipment in her compact car and off we went to Le Club in the Taganka Theatre Building.When we arrived the big friendly doormen picked up my heavy cases like they were toothpicks and brought them up the stairs for me! Vladimir the sound engineer for the club was very smooth and professional, and a very nice guy. We got a good sound on the organ and then came Eduard Zizak the great drummer! I had already met Eduard in New York the week before when he was there performing with Igor's quartet at Birdland. Eduard is an incredible drummer and also a very nice guy. We made a little soundcheck and right away I could tell that he had listened to my music and we would lock up with some very tight grooves...no problem!But where was Igor?...Click above Link to find out!

Blues In The Moscow White Nights - Jon Hammond Trio Russia Concerts with Igor Butman Story

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The story of my first concerts in Russia with Igor Butman (sax), Eduard Zizak (drums) by organist Jon Hammond (USA) for Jazz Quad

Coming to Russia to play in concert together with Igor Butman and Eduard Zizak recently, was one of the greatest experiences in my life/career! I was highly anticipating this journey for many reasons. First of all since my family originally came from Russia and Latvia many years ago, I had heard so many stories as a young child about the land and people I was about to visit. My grandparents were never able to return to Russia but when I arrived it felt like I was coming home.

From the beginning of my preparations I could see that this was not going to be any ordinary music tour! From obtaining visas it was apparent that the procedure was slightly different. I traveled with my girlfriend Jennifer on British Airways departing JFK to London and then from there we changed planes to Moscow. Upon arriving at Moscow SVO airport we quickly found ourselves among 20 persons who arrived with no baggage. There was nobody there to speak in English with from BA, so we had an interesting conversation and procedure with the official Lost and Found desk there and filled out the Baggage Irregularity Report papers. Leaving the customs area without our baggage we were very happy when we stepped out and saw a nice man holding a big Jon Hammond poster. We knew this was our man!
Luckily we came 2 days before the concerts and our bags were finally found and delivered to our hotel the next day. *continued from Link...

Full Size Photos Jon Hammond & Igor Butman Jazz Moscow Concerts

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BUTMAN ZIZAK HAMMOND
Jon Hammond & Eduard Zizak discussing music backstage.
Igor Butman, Eduard Zizak, Jon Hammond onstage trio formation.
Jon Hammond at the organ.
Jon's girlfriend Jennifer and Oksana Butman, Igor's wife at Le Club, Moscow Russia.
Jon Hammond links and Moscow Story with Igor & Eduard:
http://community.webtv.net/GoldenPenMan/BLUESINTHEMOSCOW
Igor Butman & Gary Walker at door of WBGO
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LisaCast Meets HammondCast BlogTalkRadio

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Excerpted from LisaCast of BlogTalkRadio, LisaCast Meets HammondCast in Pyramind Studios San Francisco September 28 2007. Talking about the Global Community of Bloggers and Vloggers and using the new technologies available to reach people all over the world. Lisa Padilla is one of the cream of the crop of the new media community and now VP of Marketing for Alan Levy's BlogTalkRadio and Alan & Dave Winer's new TwitterGram + InformationColony. Jon Hammond is a musician and host of daily radio show HammondCast on KYOU & KYCY 1550 AM. Cam by JENNIFER ©2007 http://www.HammondCast.com + BlogTalkRadio.com

Roy Meriwether on HammondCast Show KYOU Radio

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Pianist Composer and NEA Grant Recipient Roy Meriwether on Jon Hammond's HammondCast Show KYOU Radio 1550 AM. Jon and Roy talk about Roy's early start as a recording artist for Columbia Records as a teenager and coming to New York City from Dayton OH in 1976, pianos and early influences. Filmed in 3 Star Coffee Shop 541 Columbus Ave at 86th St. NYC.
Roy's site:
http://www.roymeriwether.biz/ ©2007 Jon Hammond http://www.HammondCast.com

Hessen Report RTL TV Beatrix Rief plugs Jon Hammond 1991

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First lucky break for Jon Hammond in Frankfurt Germany appearing on Hessen Report RTL TV with big plug from moderator Beatrix Rief for upcoming shows at Jazzkeller. It was shot on a cold morning in Dec. 1991 in Venety's on Sandweg in Frankfurt. Special thanks: Beatrix Rief, Tino Pavlis, Frank Poehl http://www.HammondCast.com