Friday, August 03, 2007

SMALLS JAZZ Club Opening JON HAMMOND Band


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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.

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

OLIVER GROENEWALD NEWNET + JON HAMMOND in KAISERKELLER DETMOLD


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I met Oliver Groenewald in Hamburg when he was playing trumpet on the pit band for HAIR. The cats used to come over after-hours and sit in with us at my gig in Skurillum (now Schmidt's Theatre) at Spielbuden Platz 24 on Reeperbahn. Sometime after HAIR gig was over (and they took my drummer Uwe Petersen with them), Oliver invited me to guest with his fine ensemble "OLIVER GROENEWALD NEWNET" on some great arrangements he wrote of my tunes in KAISERKELLER DETMOLD where they played every week for a long time. Detmold Germany Rocks and Ollie is a great arranger and trumpet player/leader! I hope to return someday. c)2007 http://www.HammondCast.com 'White Onions' by Jon Hammond

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Party Barge : 2 SONS of CHAMPLIN + JON HAMMOND


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Fun in the Sun and Water on the Lake with Jon Hammond at the XB-2 organ, James Preston drums and Terry Haggerty guitar of band SONS of CHAMPLIN (Marin County CA) playing Jon's tune "Turkey Dog Saute" powered by a generator cruising on a nice day, enjoy! *spcl. thanks: Al & Leslie (Cam) Catch Jon's radio show HammondCast every day 4AM PST on KYOU & KYCY 1550 AM c)2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

Party Barge : 2 SONS of CHAMPLIN + JON HAMMOND


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Fun in the Sun and Water on the Lake with Jon Hammond at the XB-2 organ, James Preston drums and Terry Haggerty guitar of band SONS of CHAMPLIN (Marin County CA) playing Jon's tune "Turkey Dog Saute" powered by a generator cruising on a nice day, enjoy! *spcl. thanks: Al & Leslie (Cam) Catch Jon's radio show HammondCast every day 4AM PST on KYOU & KYCY 1550 AM c)2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

Sunday, July 29, 2007

JAZZBEAUX in PURPLE GROTTEAUX w/JON HAMMOND


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A rare look inside the famous "Purple Grotteaux" broadcasting place with Radio Legend AL JAZZBEAUX COLLINS, the greatest Radio Broadcaster who ever lived.
Jon Hammond first got to know Jazzbeaux when he was at WNEW 1130 AM in New York and this was during his final tenure at KCSM Jazz 91 in San Mateo CA. Al Jazzbeaux can often be heard still on Jon's daily radio show HammondCast early-mornings on KYOU & KYCY 1550 AM in San Francisco CA. Enjoy watching & listening to the Man! c)2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

JAZZBEAUX in PURPLE GROTTEAUX w/JON HAMMOND


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A rare look inside the famous "Purple Grotteaux" broadcasting place with Radio Legend AL JAZZBEAUX COLLINS, the greatest Radio Broadcaster who ever lived.
Jon Hammond first got to know Jazzbeaux when he was at WNEW 1130 AM in New York and this was during his final tenure at KCSM Jazz 91 in San Mateo CA. Al Jazzbeaux can often be heard still on Jon's daily radio show HammondCast early-mornings on KYOU & KYCY 1550 AM in San Francisco CA. Enjoy watching & listening to the Man! c)2007 http://www.HammondCast.com

JAZZ KNEIPE Frankfurt : JON HAMMOND Band '94


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I played 207 gigs in the famous JAZZ KNEIPE Frankfurt at Berlinerstr. 70 until Regina the boss finally closed the doors and moved to Spain a few years ago, usually in Duo, sometimes as Trio but more often than not as Solo. This was a special occasion because my bandmates from California came over so I had them on the gig with addition of Sgt. Al Wittig of U.S. Air Force on tenor, James Preston of Sons of Champlin band drums, Barry Finnerty gtr., myself Jon Hammond at XB-2 Hammond organ. This was a very special place frequented by all the musicians after there gigs. A 5 hour gig until wee hours of the morning, Live Music 7 days a week in rotation with musicians like Piano George, Izio Gross, Wilson de Oliveira and members of HR Bigband. Regina introduced me to Tony Lakatos the Hungarian tenor saxophonist who I play with still today. The club was not large but it had a great atmosphere and was always a safe place to hang out until as late as 5AM. Sadly the Jazz Kneipe is still shuttered there on Berlinerstr. directly behind the Frankfurter Hof Hotel. All musicians tip their hat when they pass by. There's a lot of music in those walls!
JH Band original composition "Head Phone" with Atilla Zoller (RIP) in the house that night. c)2007 http://www.HammondCast.com Catch HammondCast Radio Show 7 mornings a week 4AM PST on KYOU 1550AM