HammondCast 15 and Jon Hammond Journal August 15, 2012

*LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE: HammondCast 15 Downloaded 1,109 times http://archive.org/details/HammondCast_15 HammondCast 15 for KYOU Radio, this show just before Jon blasts over to Hamburg Germany to record a new album at NDR Radio. Special guest recordings of Jon with radio legend Al Jazzbeaux Collins telling the story of Jon's composition "Train Song" and with Chuy Varela talking about the meaning of Jon's song "Get Back In The Groove" played 2 different ways: from "Hammond's Bolero" CD 2003 release (instrumental) and a 1981 version from DTI Records label with Frank Biner on vocals and Jon covering all the instruments + Dave Danza on the drums. Last song: "Czechoslovakian Salsa Song"-JON HAMMOND Trio. HammondCast is the music of Organist/Accordionist Jon Hammond *Member American Federation of Musicians Union Local 802/Local 6/ASCAP Publishing-JON HAMMOND International, Inc. "The FINGERS...are the SINGERS!" http://www.HammondCast.com Music, Travel & "Soft-News" Jon Hammond with Jesse Chuy Varela in studio of KCSM 91.1 FM in San Mateo California New York NY -- Local 802 Rehearsal Room - smokin' drummer Michael Pratt on the Pratt Brothers Big Band today - check this band out folks! Jon Hammond *visit their website: http://jazzcomposersservice.com/?page_id=48 — with Michael Pratt at Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 AFM Since its formation in 1980, The Pratt Brothers Big Band has backed such musical artists as Fran Warren, Zoot Sims, Al Grey and Roy Eldridge. They have also performed a tribute to the great arranger, Fletcher Henderson, funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. More and more radio stations are once again playing the music of the Swing Era. Co-bandleader, Dean Pratt has waited all his life for this golden opportunity. Along with fellow leader, Michael Pratt, Dean’s brother, this 16-piece band features the best musicians New York has to offer. Many are former sidemen of the Harry James, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Gerry Mulligan and Buddy Rich bands, and are currently featured on Broadway and in the New York studios. The band plays music from the libraries of Harry James, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, and Woody Herman, but also many pieces of original music written and arranged for the PBBB. No other big band today captures so authentically the spirit and drive that made the best bands of the Swing Era so compelling, and no band possesses such a remarkably deep and diverse book, comprising charts by such classic Big Band arrangers as Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson, Jimmy Mundy, Neal Hefti and Ernie Wilkins to more progressive arrangers such as Bob Brookmeyer, Bill Holman, Thad Jones, Francy Boland, Don Piestrup and Mike Abene—music to dance to, as well as music to listen to, no matter what the occasion. cont.. — with Michael Pratt at Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 AFM. New York NY -- Local 802 Rehearsal Hall - Gary Morgan's PanAmericana! Incredible Band and Music! - Jon Hammond http://www.panamericanajazz.com/bio.php Gary Morgan and PanAmericana! Bios: Gary Morgan was born in Santiago, Chile, but moved to Toronto, Canada at the age of 2. Tuned to music from an early age, he digested the popular music of the day, country music, Top 40, blues, big bands, rock & roll and rhythm & blues. Formative events in his early life included hearing the bands of Lionel Hampton, Count Basie and Illinois Jaquet up close, "these guys were really having fun!", and hearing Salsa for the first time, booming from a record shop in the Times Square subway station, on a Christmas visit to New York with his parents. Another memorable experience from his early teens was attending the fabled Jazz at Massey Hall concert of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie et al. Memorable because he couldn't stand the music -- "too many notes" for his tender ears, and he lost his part time grocery job for deserting his fellow workers. He started instrumental music in high school, wanted the drums, but was persuaded to take up the saxophone instead by his teacher. After a mediocre academic career, he settled down to practicing and freelanced in Toronto for 15 years, playing saxophone and woodwinds on TV variety shows, recordings, movie soundtracks, jingles and musical theater. During this period Gary appeared with various musical artists including Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Dionne Warwick, Otis Redding, Gladys Knight, (Little) Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Jose Feliciano, Quincy Jones, Lionel Hampton, Oscar Peterson, Ray Charles, Rob McConnell, Buddy Rich, Benny Goodman and Henry Mancini. Gary also studied theory, harmony and composition privately, as well as electronic music. He began composing and arranging music for various ensembles he was performing with, and leading his own small jazz groups. Signature memories from that era included his first trips to Cuba and Brazil. Brazil, in particular, has been a dominant influence on Gary's music: "From the moment I first stepped off the plane, I was seduced by the warmth and poetry of the culture and the people. In musical terms, the great variety of rhythmic traditions, which are part of the DNA of every Brazilian, the harmonic subtlety of the popular and art music, but most importantly the rich melodic tradition of choro, going back 100 years or more, adds a dimension that seems lacking in our popular music in America." In 1980, sensing a need for change, Gary received a Canada Council grant to study jazz composition at the Berklee School of Music in Boston, studying with the legendary Herb Pomeroy, among others. After a productive year, he packed his bags and migrated to New York, whereupon he switched to the bass, to better experience the perspective of the rhythm section. In 1989, Gary was invited to join the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop under the guidance of Bob Brookmeyer and Manny Albam, and later Jim McNeely, where he gained more expertise writing for large ensembles, met other similarly inclined composers and acquired practical experience in the logistics of organizing and promoting concerts. Gary has been the recipient of composition grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and is a member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 802. PanAmericana! began in New York in 1997 as a compositional vehicle for Gary, as well as a repertory orchestra for modern Cuban and Brazilian classics. The recent emphasis in the band has been the orchestration and arrangement of some of the wealth of material emerging from the contemporary composers of Brazil, who do not have much exposure in this country, including such major talents as Egberto Gismonti, Milton Nascimento, Hermeto Pascoal, Jovino Santos Neto and Itibere Zwarg. This is not your father's big band. Although Gary is steeped in the big band tradition and sound, PanAmericana! represents an attempt to expand, through orchestration, his rhythmic, melodic and harmonic ideas. PanAmericana! is based in New York City, and plays a variety of venues in the New York and New Jersey area including Birdland, Makor, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, the Garage, Trumpets Jazz Club, the Baha'i Center, as well as concerts in Central Park, Brooklyn Museum. The personnel includes many of the finest New York area latin jazz musicians. In 2004, Gary formed an all-star Canadian orchestra, which is based in Toronto, and is available for dates in Eastern Canada. — with Norbert Stachel at Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 AFM *WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Jane Dornacker Excerpt From Jon Hammond Show http://archive.org/details/JonHammondJaneDornacker-Broadcaster_Comedienne_Composerhereinperformance/ Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpIHRNe45mA R.I.P. Jane Dornacker, Jane died tragically in the NBC Helicopter on October 22, 1986 while on-air with Joey Reynolds on WNBC. I shot this with Jane less than a month before on Sept. 27th '86, she was a huge talent and good person greatly missed! Jon Hammond *excerpt from my cable tv show - The Jon Hammond Show http://www.HammondCast.com Jane's Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Dornacker Category: People & Blogs Tags: Jane Dornacker, Tubes, WNBC, Leila And The Snakes, Jon Hammond Show, Joey Reynolds Blip TV http://blip.tv/jon-hammond/jane-dornacker-broadcaster-comedienne-composer-here-in-performance-6302840 Vimeo http://vimeo.com/47444988

Jane Dornacker - Broadcaster, Comedienne, Composer here in performance from Jon Hammond on Vimeo.

New York NY -- R.I.P. Jane Dornacker, Jane died tragically in the NBC Helicopter on October 22, 1986 while on-air with Joey Reynolds. Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpIHRNe45mA I shot this with Jane less than a month before on Sept. 27th '86, she was a huge talent and good person greatly missed! Jon Hammond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Dornacker Jane Dornacker (October 1, 1947 – October 22, 1986) was an American rock musician, actress, and comedienne turned traffic reporter. In 1986, while working for WNBC 660 AM Radio in New York City (which became WFAN in 1988), Dornacker was aboard during two unrelated crashes of the helicopters leased to WNBC. She survived the first crash, but was killed in the second crash into the Hudson River, which occurred as she was in the middle of a live traffic report. Her death came shortly after that of her husband, Bob Knickerbocker, orphaning their 16-year-old daughter. The NTSB investigation determined the cause of the fatal crash to have been use of improper parts and poor maintenance on the part of Spectrum Helicopters of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. Music and acting Dornacker was the tall lead singer (Leila), keyboardist, and songwriter of the 1970s/1980s San Francisco "tack" rock group Leila and the Snakes. Pearl Gates and Pamela Wood provided supporting vocals. Their repertoire included "Rock and Roll Weirdos," "Pyramid Power" and a spoof version of Peggy Lee's "Is That All There Is?" Gates later left (and took the band with her) to form Pearl Harbor and the Explosions. Guitarist Miles Corbin went on to form the surf instrumental band the Aqua Velvets. Dornacker provided lead vocals on "Christopher Columbus" (1978), a song by R. Crumb & His Cheap Suit Serenaders. With Ron Nagle, she co-wrote the humorous hit song "Don't Touch Me There" for The Tubes. The song was sung by Re Styles and appeared on The Tubes' second studio album, Young and Rich (1976), and was released as a 7" single in the US, the UK, and Holland. The B-side was "Proud to Be an American". Jane had also toured with The Tubes as a backing singer and dancer. Dornacker was also an actress. She appeared in playwright Sam Shepard's jazz opera Inacoma at San Francisco's Magic Theatre (1977) and was featured in other works by the Overtone Theatre. She appeared in The Stand-Up, Anita Sperm and as the mysterious Nurse Murch in the film The Right Stuff. [edit]Stand up comedy and radio Dornacker developed a successful career as a stand-up comic on the San Francisco circuit and did her first work as a traffic reporter in the early-mid-1980s for KFRC, a popular Top 40 radio station. She worked with Don Rose, who was that station's morning disc jockey at the time. She was noted for her exceptionally fast speech, so fast it required concentration to understand her. As she did traffic, she would tell her daughter Naomi to get up and get to school. She moved to New York City to become a much-loved, raspy-voiced "trafficologist" and "Jane-in-a-plane." After Dornacker died, Rose arranged several tributes to establish a college fund for Naomi. Dornacker survived one helicopter crash only to die in a second helicopter crash in the same year. On April 18, 1986, Dornacker was reporting from a WNBC helicopter over the Hackensack River in New Jersey when the aircraft crashed into the river. She and the pilot survived and were able to swim to shore. [edit]Death On October 22, 1986, at 4:44 PM, while Dornacker was giving one of the station's N-Copter traffic reports during the Joey Reynolds Show on WNBC Radio in New York City, the Enstrom F-28 helicopter she was reporting from plunged into the Hudson River from an altitude of roughly 75 feet. On her final radio broadcast she was giving a report of an accident involving a tractor-trailer and a car as well as a car fire. She also stated that the outbound Holland Tunnel was heavy with traffic and that the Lincoln Tunnel was much better with traffic and a car fire. Dornacker was starting her report for incoming New Jersey traffic when the helicopter suffered mechanical failure in mid broadcast and crashed. Her last words were "Hit the water, hit the water, hit the water!" The F-28 helicopter nose-dived, struck the top of a chain link fence at a river pier, crashed into the Hudson River very near to the Manhattan shore and sank in 15 to 20 feet of water. Both occupants were trapped for nearly 10–15 minutes before help arrived. Dornacker died on her way to Saint Vincent's Hospital. She was 39 years old. Her pilot and the only other occupant, Bill Pate, was severely injured but survived. In the subsequent investigation, the NTSB found that the sprag clutch that was installed in the helicopter, which was on lease to WNBC Radio by Spectrum Helicopters of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, was a military surplus part which was not designed for use in a civilian aircraft, and that the part had not been adequately lubricated. It directly led to a mid-air seizure of the main rotor blades. The staff of WNBC were so appalled at the revelation of this malpractice at Spectrum Helicopters that at one point they threatened to resign en masse.[citation needed] [edit]Final crash transcript Aircheck of the incident “ Joey Reynolds: "Okay, here's Jane Dornacker now in the N-Copter" (NBC chimes) Dornacker: "Thank you very much, Joey. There was indeed an accident southbound on the Major Deegan at the Mosholu Parkway, an accident, a serious accident involving a tractor trailer and a car. It has been pushed off to the shoulder, but now watch out there now, because another flatbed truck is going to have to come to clear it, so yield right-of-way. Northbound on the BQE, we've spotted that disabled vehicle in the right-hand lane before the Kosciuszko, not causing much of a backup, but further northbound there on the BQE, traffic is very heavy, past the Kosciuszko all the way over to the LIE. The outbound Holland Tunnel extra-heavy for you right now; earlier there was a car fire at Hudson and Canal Street. It has been cleared out, except heading to New Jersey, the outbound Lincoln Tunnel looks a lot better for you. In New Jersey... (helicopter engine overspeed) Hit the water! Hit the water! Hit the water! (Brief static followed by five seconds of dead air) Reynolds: Okay, we're gonna play some, uh, some music here I think. Find out what's going on with the helicopter. Something happened there. It's, uh, quarter of 5; 16 'til 5 on WNBC, on the Joey Reynolds show. We're taking an N-Copter report from Jane Dornacker; let's check in and see how they're doing there, and then we'll come right back at you. (Hip to Be Square plays) Reynolds: I hope nothing happened with Jane. We had, uh, a helicopter report, from the N-Copter. Of course, you know, once before, we had this happen. A few months ago, she went down in the, uh, in the drink. Not she, I mean, she has a... pilot. Jane is, uh... Other voice: Well, until we find out what's going on, we'll just... Reynolds: Jane was up there just now giving us a report, and sometimes it just gets cut off, too, you know. It's just an electronic thing. But, uh, this time she said, uh, "hit the water," or something like that. So we're going to find out what's going on there, so stay tuned. We hope nothing... say a little prayer, hope nothing's, nothing's wrong. That's really a... (deep breath) that's a hard, hard job. ” [edit]Aftermath Dornacker's then 16-year-old daughter, Naomi, received $325,000 in a settlement with owner Spectrum Helicopters of Ridgefield Park, NJ, and the maker of the helicopter. Naomi's father Bob Knickerbocker died shortly before her mother's death. All the New York stations grounded their traffic helicopters for a few days after that accident. A memorial concert in celebration of Jane took place at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco on Saturday, November 22, 1986. There is a memorial to her in Wayne, New Jersey, where Dornacker and her family lived. Shortly after the incident several on-air interviews with WNBC Radio staff describe the incident and their feelings in detail, including how other news organizations "pumped news" into the WNBC Radio newsroom as they were all in shock. Joey Reynolds broke down on-air when talking about her now orphaned child. WNBC played other interviews with friends and recordings of her talking about the first helicopter crash earlier that same year. Her music was also played during these tribute shows including "Don't Touch Me There" which she wrote for The Tubes. — New York NY -- Local 802 - R.I.P. Wade Barnes, passed away at only 57, never complained...very nice swingin' cat! Jon Hammond *seen here in picture I took with Mike Camoia tenor and Bob Cunningham bass at Local 802 Monday Night Jazz Session Drummer, Educator Wade Barnes Dies at 57 http://jazztimes.com/articles/29681-drummer-educator-wade-barnes-dies-at-57 By Jeff Tamarkin Wade Barnes, a drummer, composer, producer, bandleader, arranger, educator and executive, passed away March 3 a age 57. The cause and place of death were not reported. Barnes was founder of the Brooklyn Four Plus One, Inc., a nonprofit whose stated mission, according to the organization’s website, is “to bring the highest quality of America’s classical music [jazz] to all ages, races, ethnic groups and socioeconomic levels.” Originally, the site states, the Brooklyn Four Plus One, Inc. “was a band organized by drummer and educator Wade Barnes in the mid 1990s. The band was comprised of native Brooklynites deeply rooted in America’s musical culture. The ensemble conducted performances, clinics and symposia for a variety of audiences.” The group was later renamed the Brooklyn Repertory Ensemble (B.R.E.) and is now comprised of 17 members and plays for schools and arts organizations, particularly in under-served communities. Barnes, who received multiple music degrees from colleges and universities, is credited, according to his official biography, with “facilitating a holistic conception which incorporates the entire history of American music.” He led Wade Barnes and the Bottom Line (a 10-member ensemble) and Wade Barnes and Unit Structures. During his career he also performed with “Doc” Cheatham, Earle Warren, Dicky Wells, Howard McGhee; Jimmy Garrison, Bob Cranshaw, Archie Shepp, Sonny Fortune; Jon Faddis and others. In addition, Barnes created clinics, workshops and curricula for the New York City Public Schools. Barnes appeared on numerous recordings with several ensembles. — with Bob Cunningham at Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 AFM The Latest Prank From TSA Airport Inspectors -- Ha Hah Ha, very funny! I traveled yesterday with my instrument in a very special case made by Gator company that has the latest TSA approved lock which I do not use, I never lock my cases ever since 9/11. Often the TSA people do not close the latches properly - 4 latches on the case, I get it back from a flight and 1, 2, or even 3 have not been latched properly, so I have taken to putting green gaffers tape over the latches and I put a very friendly respectful letter inside the case to the TSA to ask them kindly to be careful to close the latches properly. Last night I got home with my case, the TSA Agent decided to lock the case up with his TSA Key, I am not carrying the key since I routinely do not lock the case. No other key will work and I have a lot of keys - New York NY -- God bless the B&H people for letting me use one of their TSA keys to unlock my flight case that the smart-aleck TSA agent locked up when he inspected it, so I didn't have to break it open. Thank you B&H...B&H Photo Rules! Jon Hammond — at B&H Photo Video Pro Audio http://www.bhphotovideo.com New York NY -- It's a little bit blurry the image, but here is the National Panasonic tube table radio that I hand-carried from California to my friend Mike's Cupcake Cafe on Ninth Avenue NYC, now installed and rockin' the cafe! My girlfriend wrapped it good with bubble-wrap and TLC, it made the trip fine - Vintage National Panasonic RE-784A AM FM Tube Radio - this radio is from the California Historical Radio Society / CHRS. Mike is an avid radio listener, I'm sure he'll have "The Blues Hour" from WBGO 88.3 FM blaring over it at 3PM tomorrow and I'll drop in for a cup of coffee and enjoy the sound and good strong coffee! Next stop after: Local 802 Monday Night Jazz Session - Jon Hammond — at Cupcake Cafe http://www.cupcakecafe-nyc.com 545 9th Avenue (btw 40th & 41st Street) New York NY -- Aston Martin coupe parked out in front of Uncle Jack's Steakhouse sighted on Ninth Avenue - Jon Hammond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_Rapide 19 Broadway - Jon Hammond Band Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-7_DphmfV0 10,005 *WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Agora Stage Jam Of The Year http://archive.org/details/LegendaryJamOfTheYearBand2012MusikmesseAgoraStage Legendary Jam Of The Year Band 2012 Musikmesse Agora Stage Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxS2lkIjFQQ Led by Guitarist Musical Director Tommy Denander - Legendary Jam Of The Year Band jamming on a Jimi Hendrix tune Little Wing on the Agora Stage. Chuck Plaisance sings this one with Jekko S. on bass, Jimmy Kresic keys, Pi TTi Hecht percussion, Jon Hammond Sk1 Hammond organ, Ricky Lawson drums, Sky Dangcil harpejji - Bobby Kimball seen at beginning announcing, just sang song before - http://www.HammondCast.com Blip TV http://blip.tv/jon-hammond/legendary-jam-of-the-year-band-2012-musikmesse-agora-stage-6299337 Vimeo http://vimeo.com/47311151 San Lorenzo California -- Lydia Pense of Cold Blood interview with Jon Hammond on HammondCast http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-561051 — with Lydia Pense at Starbucks San Lorenzo owner "Jack" cruising in the 1955 T-Bird - Jon Hammond (Jack owns series 1955, 1956 and 1957 T-Birds) very cool! JH Jane Dornacker, NBC, Helicopter crash, Gary Morgan Panamericana, Pratt Brothers Big Band, Associated Musicians of Greater New York, HammondCast, Local 802, Jon Hammond

Jane Dornacker Excerpt From Jon Hammond Show and Journal August 13, 2012

*WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Jane Dornacker Excerpt From Jon Hammond Show http://archive.org/details/JonHammondJaneDornacker-Broadcaster_Comedienne_Composerhereinperformance/ Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpIHRNe45mA R.I.P. Jane Dornacker, Jane died tragically in the NBC Helicopter on October 22, 1986 while on-air with Joey Reynolds on WNBC. I shot this with Jane less than a month before on Sept. 27th '86, she was a huge talent and good person greatly missed! Jon Hammond *excerpt from my cable tv show - The Jon Hammond Show http://www.HammondCast.com Jame's Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Dornacker Category: People & Blogs Tags: Jane Dornacker, Tubes, WNBC, Leila And The Snakes, Jon Hammond Show, Joey Reynolds Blip TV http://blip.tv/jon-hammond/jane-dornacker-broadcaster-comedienne-composer-here-in-performance-6302840 Vimeo http://vimeo.com/47444988

Jane Dornacker - Broadcaster, Comedienne, Composer here in performance from Jon Hammond on Vimeo.

New York NY -- R.I.P. Jane Dornacker, Jane died tragically in the NBC Helicopter on October 22, 1986 while on-air with Joey Reynolds. Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpIHRNe45mA I shot this with Jane less than a month before on Sept. 27th '86, she was a huge talent and good person greatly missed! Jon Hammond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Dornacker Jane Dornacker (October 1, 1947 – October 22, 1986) was an American rock musician, actress, and comedienne turned traffic reporter. In 1986, while working for WNBC 660 AM Radio in New York City (which became WFAN in 1988), Dornacker was aboard during two unrelated crashes of the helicopters leased to WNBC. She survived the first crash, but was killed in the second crash into the Hudson River, which occurred as she was in the middle of a live traffic report. Her death came shortly after that of her husband, Bob Knickerbocker, orphaning their 16-year-old daughter. The NTSB investigation determined the cause of the fatal crash to have been use of improper parts and poor maintenance on the part of Spectrum Helicopters of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. Music and acting Dornacker was the tall lead singer (Leila), keyboardist, and songwriter of the 1970s/1980s San Francisco "tack" rock group Leila and the Snakes. Pearl Gates and Pamela Wood provided supporting vocals. Their repertoire included "Rock and Roll Weirdos," "Pyramid Power" and a spoof version of Peggy Lee's "Is That All There Is?" Gates later left (and took the band with her) to form Pearl Harbor and the Explosions. Guitarist Miles Corbin went on to form the surf instrumental band the Aqua Velvets. Dornacker provided lead vocals on "Christopher Columbus" (1978), a song by R. Crumb & His Cheap Suit Serenaders. With Ron Nagle, she co-wrote the humorous hit song "Don't Touch Me There" for The Tubes. The song was sung by Re Styles and appeared on The Tubes' second studio album, Young and Rich (1976), and was released as a 7" single in the US, the UK, and Holland. The B-side was "Proud to Be an American". Jane had also toured with The Tubes as a backing singer and dancer. Dornacker was also an actress. She appeared in playwright Sam Shepard's jazz opera Inacoma at San Francisco's Magic Theatre (1977) and was featured in other works by the Overtone Theatre. She appeared in The Stand-Up, Anita Sperm and as the mysterious Nurse Murch in the film The Right Stuff. [edit]Stand up comedy and radio Dornacker developed a successful career as a stand-up comic on the San Francisco circuit and did her first work as a traffic reporter in the early-mid-1980s for KFRC, a popular Top 40 radio station. She worked with Don Rose, who was that station's morning disc jockey at the time. She was noted for her exceptionally fast speech, so fast it required concentration to understand her. As she did traffic, she would tell her daughter Naomi to get up and get to school. She moved to New York City to become a much-loved, raspy-voiced "trafficologist" and "Jane-in-a-plane." After Dornacker died, Rose arranged several tributes to establish a college fund for Naomi. Dornacker survived one helicopter crash only to die in a second helicopter crash in the same year. On April 18, 1986, Dornacker was reporting from a WNBC helicopter over the Hackensack River in New Jersey when the aircraft crashed into the river. She and the pilot survived and were able to swim to shore. [edit]Death On October 22, 1986, at 4:44 PM, while Dornacker was giving one of the station's N-Copter traffic reports during the Joey Reynolds Show on WNBC Radio in New York City, the Enstrom F-28 helicopter she was reporting from plunged into the Hudson River from an altitude of roughly 75 feet. On her final radio broadcast she was giving a report of an accident involving a tractor-trailer and a car as well as a car fire. She also stated that the outbound Holland Tunnel was heavy with traffic and that the Lincoln Tunnel was much better with traffic and a car fire. Dornacker was starting her report for incoming New Jersey traffic when the helicopter suffered mechanical failure in mid broadcast and crashed. Her last words were "Hit the water, hit the water, hit the water!" The F-28 helicopter nose-dived, struck the top of a chain link fence at a river pier, crashed into the Hudson River very near to the Manhattan shore and sank in 15 to 20 feet of water. Both occupants were trapped for nearly 10–15 minutes before help arrived. Dornacker died on her way to Saint Vincent's Hospital. She was 39 years old. Her pilot and the only other occupant, Bill Pate, was severely injured but survived. In the subsequent investigation, the NTSB found that the sprag clutch that was installed in the helicopter, which was on lease to WNBC Radio by Spectrum Helicopters of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, was a military surplus part which was not designed for use in a civilian aircraft, and that the part had not been adequately lubricated. It directly led to a mid-air seizure of the main rotor blades. The staff of WNBC were so appalled at the revelation of this malpractice at Spectrum Helicopters that at one point they threatened to resign en masse.[citation needed] [edit]Final crash transcript Aircheck of the incident “ Joey Reynolds: "Okay, here's Jane Dornacker now in the N-Copter" (NBC chimes) Dornacker: "Thank you very much, Joey. There was indeed an accident southbound on the Major Deegan at the Mosholu Parkway, an accident, a serious accident involving a tractor trailer and a car. It has been pushed off to the shoulder, but now watch out there now, because another flatbed truck is going to have to come to clear it, so yield right-of-way. Northbound on the BQE, we've spotted that disabled vehicle in the right-hand lane before the Kosciuszko, not causing much of a backup, but further northbound there on the BQE, traffic is very heavy, past the Kosciuszko all the way over to the LIE. The outbound Holland Tunnel extra-heavy for you right now; earlier there was a car fire at Hudson and Canal Street. It has been cleared out, except heading to New Jersey, the outbound Lincoln Tunnel looks a lot better for you. In New Jersey... (helicopter engine overspeed) Hit the water! Hit the water! Hit the water! (Brief static followed by five seconds of dead air) Reynolds: Okay, we're gonna play some, uh, some music here I think. Find out what's going on with the helicopter. Something happened there. It's, uh, quarter of 5; 16 'til 5 on WNBC, on the Joey Reynolds show. We're taking an N-Copter report from Jane Dornacker; let's check in and see how they're doing there, and then we'll come right back at you. (Hip to Be Square plays) Reynolds: I hope nothing happened with Jane. We had, uh, a helicopter report, from the N-Copter. Of course, you know, once before, we had this happen. A few months ago, she went down in the, uh, in the drink. Not she, I mean, she has a... pilot. Jane is, uh... Other voice: Well, until we find out what's going on, we'll just... Reynolds: Jane was up there just now giving us a report, and sometimes it just gets cut off, too, you know. It's just an electronic thing. But, uh, this time she said, uh, "hit the water," or something like that. So we're going to find out what's going on there, so stay tuned. We hope nothing... say a little prayer, hope nothing's, nothing's wrong. That's really a... (deep breath) that's a hard, hard job. ” [edit]Aftermath Dornacker's then 16-year-old daughter, Naomi, received $325,000 in a settlement with owner Spectrum Helicopters of Ridgefield Park, NJ, and the maker of the helicopter. Naomi's father Bob Knickerbocker died shortly before her mother's death. All the New York stations grounded their traffic helicopters for a few days after that accident. A memorial concert in celebration of Jane took place at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco on Saturday, November 22, 1986. There is a memorial to her in Wayne, New Jersey, where Dornacker and her family lived. Shortly after the incident several on-air interviews with WNBC Radio staff describe the incident and their feelings in detail, including how other news organizations "pumped news" into the WNBC Radio newsroom as they were all in shock. Joey Reynolds broke down on-air when talking about her now orphaned child. WNBC played other interviews with friends and recordings of her talking about the first helicopter crash earlier that same year. Her music was also played during these tribute shows including "Don't Touch Me There" which she wrote for The Tubes. — New York NY -- Local 802 - R.I.P. Wade Barnes, passed away at only 57, never complained...very nice swingin' cat! Jon Hammond *seen here in picture I took with Mike Camoia tenor and Bob Cunningham bass at Local 802 Monday Night Jazz Session Drummer, Educator Wade Barnes Dies at 57 http://jazztimes.com/articles/29681-drummer-educator-wade-barnes-dies-at-57 By Jeff Tamarkin Wade Barnes, a drummer, composer, producer, bandleader, arranger, educator and executive, passed away March 3 a age 57. The cause and place of death were not reported. Barnes was founder of the Brooklyn Four Plus One, Inc., a nonprofit whose stated mission, according to the organization’s website, is “to bring the highest quality of America’s classical music [jazz] to all ages, races, ethnic groups and socioeconomic levels.” Originally, the site states, the Brooklyn Four Plus One, Inc. “was a band organized by drummer and educator Wade Barnes in the mid 1990s. The band was comprised of native Brooklynites deeply rooted in America’s musical culture. The ensemble conducted performances, clinics and symposia for a variety of audiences.” The group was later renamed the Brooklyn Repertory Ensemble (B.R.E.) and is now comprised of 17 members and plays for schools and arts organizations, particularly in under-served communities. Barnes, who received multiple music degrees from colleges and universities, is credited, according to his official biography, with “facilitating a holistic conception which incorporates the entire history of American music.” He led Wade Barnes and the Bottom Line (a 10-member ensemble) and Wade Barnes and Unit Structures. During his career he also performed with “Doc” Cheatham, Earle Warren, Dicky Wells, Howard McGhee; Jimmy Garrison, Bob Cranshaw, Archie Shepp, Sonny Fortune; Jon Faddis and others. In addition, Barnes created clinics, workshops and curricula for the New York City Public Schools. Barnes appeared on numerous recordings with several ensembles. — with Bob Cunningham at Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 AFM The Latest Prank From TSA Airport Inspectors -- Ha Hah Ha, very funny! I traveled yesterday with my instrument in a very special case made by Gator company that has the latest TSA approved lock which I do not use, I never lock my cases ever since 9/11. Often the TSA people do not close the latches properly - 4 latches on the case, I get it back from a flight and 1, 2, or even 3 have not been latched properly, so I have taken to putting green gaffers tape over the latches and I put a very friendly respectful letter inside the case to the TSA to ask them kindly to be careful to close the latches properly. Last night I got home with my case, the TSA Agent decided to lock the case up with his TSA Key, I am not carrying the key since I routinely do not lock the case. No other key will work and I have a lot of keys - New York NY -- God bless the B&H people for letting me use one of their TSA keys to unlock my flight case that the smart-aleck TSA agent locked up when he inspected it, so I didn't have to break it open. Thank you B&H...B&H Photo Rules! Jon Hammond — at B&H Photo Video Pro Audio http://www.bhphotovideo.com New York NY -- It's a little bit blurry the image, but here is the National Panasonic tube table radio that I hand-carried from California to my friend Mike's Cupcake Cafe on Ninth Avenue NYC, now installed and rockin' the cafe! My girlfriend wrapped it good with bubble-wrap and TLC, it made the trip fine - Vintage National Panasonic RE-784A AM FM Tube Radio - this radio is from the California Historical Radio Society / CHRS. Mike is an avid radio listener, I'm sure he'll have "The Blues Hour" from WBGO 88.3 FM blaring over it at 3PM tomorrow and I'll drop in for a cup of coffee and enjoy the sound and good strong coffee! Next stop after: Local 802 Monday Night Jazz Session - Jon Hammond — at Cupcake Cafe http://www.cupcakecafe-nyc.com 545 9th Avenue (btw 40th & 41st Street) New York NY -- Aston Martin coupe parked out in front of Uncle Jack's Steakhouse sighted on Ninth Avenue - Jon Hammond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_Rapide 19 Broadway - Jon Hammond Band Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-7_DphmfV0 10,005 *WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Agora Stage Jam Of The Year http://archive.org/details/LegendaryJamOfTheYearBand2012MusikmesseAgoraStage Legendary Jam Of The Year Band 2012 Musikmesse Agora Stage Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxS2lkIjFQQ Led by Guitarist Musical Director Tommy Denander - Legendary Jam Of The Year Band jamming on a Jimi Hendrix tune Little Wing on the Agora Stage. Chuck Plaisance sings this one with Jekko S. on bass, Jimmy Kresic keys, Pi TTi Hecht percussion, Jon Hammond Sk1 Hammond organ, Ricky Lawson drums, Sky Dangcil harpejji - Bobby Kimball seen at beginning announcing, just sang song before - http://www.HammondCast.com Blip TV http://blip.tv/jon-hammond/legendary-jam-of-the-year-band-2012-musikmesse-agora-stage-6299337 Vimeo http://vimeo.com/47311151 San Lorenzo California -- Lydia Pense of Cold Blood interview with Jon Hammond on HammondCast http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-561051 — with Lydia Pense at Starbucks San Lorenzo owner "Jack" cruising in the 1955 T-Bird - Jon Hammond (Jack owns series 1955, 1956 and 1957 T-Birds) very cool! JH Jane Dornacker, Tubes, NBC, Helicopter Crash, Jon Hammond Show, Comeddienne, Joey Reynolds, Traffic Reporter, Jazz, Blues, Rock Band, Don't touch me there

Agora Stage Jam Of The Year and Jon Hammond Journal August 12, 2012

*WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Agora Stage Jam Of The Year http://archive.org/details/LegendaryJamOfTheYearBand2012MusikmesseAgoraStage Legendary Jam Of The Year Band 2012 Musikmesse Agora Stage Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxS2lkIjFQQ Led by Guitarist Musical Director Tommy Denander - Legendary Jam Of The Year Band jamming on a Jimi Hendrix tune Little Wing on the Agora Stage. Chuck Plaisance sings this one with Jekko S. on bass, Jimmy Kresic keys, Pi TTi Hecht percussion, Jon Hammond Sk1 Hammond organ, Ricky Lawson drums, Sky Dangcil harpejji - Bobby Kimball seen at beginning announcing, just sang song before - http://www.HammondCast.com Blip TV http://blip.tv/jon-hammond/legendary-jam-of-the-year-band-2012-musikmesse-agora-stage-6299337 Vimeo http://vimeo.com/47311151 San Lorenzo California -- Lydia Pense of Cold Blood interview with Jon Hammond on HammondCast http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-561051 — with Lydia Pense at Starbucks San Lorenzo owner "Jack" cruising in the 1955 T-Bird - Jon Hammond (Jack owns series 1955, 1956 and 1957 T-Birds) very cool! JH http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Thunderbird The Thunderbird ("T-Bird"), is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States over eleven model generations from 1955 through 2005. When introduced, it created the market niche eventually known as the personal luxury car. Evoking the mythological creature of indigenous peoples of North America, the Thunderbird entered production for the 1955 model year as a sporty two-seat convertible. Unlike the Chevrolet Corvette, it was not marketed as a sports car. Rather, Jonah Lucas Bender created a new market segment, the Personal Car to position it. In 1958, the Thunderbird gained a second row of seats. Succeeding generations became larger until the line was downsized in 1977, again in 1980, and once again in 1983. Sales were good until the 1990s, when large 2-door coupes became unpopular; production ceased at the end of 1997. In 2002 production of the Thunderbird started again, a revived 2-seat model was launched, which was available through the end of the 2005 model year. From its introduction in 1955 to its most recent departure in 2005, Ford has produced over 4.4 million Thunderbirds.[1] [edit]Convertible models The Second to Fourth Generation Thunderbird convertibles were similar in design to the Lincoln convertible of the time and borrowed from earlier Ford hardtop/convertible designs. While these Thunderbird models had a true convertible soft top, the top was lowered to stow in the forward trunk area. This design reduced available trunk space when the top was down. The trunk lid was rear-hinged; raised and lowered via hydraulic cylinders during the top raising or lowering cycle. The forward end of the trunk lid contained a metal plate that extended upward to cover the area that the top is stowed in. With the top down and the trunk lid lowered, there is no sight of the soft top. The overall appearance was a sleek look with no trace of a convertible top at all. No cover boot was needed. However, this design could present a challenge to one who is troubleshooting a convertible top malfunction. The system consists of a spiderweb of solenoids, relays, limit switches, electric motors, a hydraulic pump/reservoir, hydraulic directional valves and cylinders. While the hydraulics are not often a cause for trouble, the electrical relays are known to fail. Failure of any of the relays, motors or limit switches will prevent the convertible system from completing the cycle. Unlike hardtop models that utilized a conventional key-secured, forward hinged design, the convertibles combined the trunk opening and closing within the convertible top operating system. As a result of this design, the trunks of convertible models were notorious for leaking. [edit]Genesis A smaller two-seater sports roadster was created at the behest of Henry Ford II in 1953 called the Vega. The completed one-off generated interest at the time, but had meager power, European looks, and a correspondingly high cost, so it never proceeded to production. The Thunderbird was similar in concept, but would be more American in style, more luxurious, and less sport-oriented. The men and their teams generally credited with the creation of the original Thunderbird are: Lewis D. Crusoe, a retired GM executive lured out of retirement by Henry Ford II; George Walker, chief stylist and a Ford vice-president; Frank Hershey, chief stylist for Ford Division; Bill Boyer, designer Body Development Studio who became manager of Thunderbird Studio in spring of 1955, and Bill Burnett, chief engineer. Ford Designer William P. Boyer was lead stylist on the original 1955 two-seater Thunderbird and also had a hand in designing the future series of Thunderbirds including the 30th Anniversary Edition. Hershey's participation in the creation of the Thunderbird was more administrative than artistic. Crusoe and Walker met in France in October 1951. Walking in the Grand Palais in Paris, Crusoe pointed at a sports car and asked Walker, 'Why can’t we have something like that?' Some versions of the story claim that Walker replied by telling Crusoe, "oh, we're working on it"...although if anything existed at the time beyond casual dream-car sketches by members of the design staff, records of it have never come to light. Walker promptly telephoned Ford's HQ in Dearborn and told designer Frank Hershey about the conversation with Crusoe. Hershey took the idea and began working on the vehicle. The concept was for a two-passenger open car, with a target weight of 2525 lb (1145 kg), an Interceptor V8 engine based on the forthcoming overhead-valve Ford V8 slated for 1954 model year introduction, and a top speed of over 100 mph (160 km/h). Crusoe saw a painted clay model on May 18, 1953, which corresponded closely to the final car; he gave the car the go-ahead in September after comparing it with current European trends. After Henry Ford II returned from the Los Angeles Auto Show (Autorama) in 1953 he approved the final design concept to compete with the then new Corvette. The name was not among the thousands proposed, including rejected options such as Apache (the original name of the P-51 Mustang), Falcon (owned by Chrysler at the time),[2] Eagle, Tropicale, Hawaiian, and Thunderbolt.[3] Rather, it was suggested to the designer and, in the hurry-up mood of the project, accepted.[3] [edit]Generations [edit]First generation (1955–1957) Main article: Ford Thunderbird (first generation) 1957 Ford Thunderbird The Ford Thunderbird began life in February 1953 in direct response to Chevrolet's new sports car, the Corvette, which was publicly unveiled in prototype form just a month before. Under rapid development, the Thunderbird went from idea to prototype in about a year, being unveiled to the public at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954. Like the Corvette, the Thunderbird had a two-seat coupe/convertible layout. Production of the Thunderbird began later on in 1954 on September 9 with the car beginning sales as a 1955 model on October 22, 1954. Though sharing some design characteristics with other Fords of the time, such as single, circular headlamps and tail lamps and modest tailfins, the Thunderbird was sleeker and more athletic in shape, and had features like a faux hood scoop and a 150 mph (240 km/h) speedometer hinting a higher performance nature that other Fords didn't possess. Mechanically though, the Thunderbird could trace its roots to other mainstream Fords. The Thunderbird's 102.0 inches (2,591 mm) wheelbase frame was mostly a shortened version of that used in other Fords while the car's standard 292 cu in (4.8 L) Y-block V8 came from Ford's Mercury division.[4] Though inspired by, and positioned directly against, the Corvette, Ford billed the Thunderbird as a personal luxury car, putting a greater emphasis on the car's comfort and convenience features rather than its inherent sportiness.[4] Designations aside, the Thunderbird sold exceptionally well in its first year. In fact, the Thunderbird outsold the Corvette by more than 23-to-one for 1955 with 16,155 Thunderbirds sold against 700 Corvettes.[5] With the Thunderbird considered a success, few changes were made to the car for 1956. The most notable change was moving the spare tire to a continental-style rear bumper in order to make more storage room in the trunk, and an optional porthole in the removable roof was offered and often selected by buyers. However, the addition of the weight at the rear caused steering issues. The spare was moved back to the trunk in 1957 when the trunk was restyled and made slightly larger. Among the few other changes were new paint colors, the addition of circular porthole windows as standard in the fiberglass roof to improve rearward visibility, and a 312 cu in (5.1 L) Y-block V8 making 215 horsepower (160 kW) when mated to a 3-speed manual transmission or 225 horsepower (168 kW) when mated to a Ford-O-Matic 2-speed automatic transmission; this transmission featured a "low gear", which was accessible only via the gear selector. When in "Drive", it was a 2-speed automatic transmission (similar to Chevrolet's Powerglide). The Thunderbird was revised for 1957 with a reshaped front bumper, a larger grille and tailfins, and larger tail lamps. The 312 cu in (5.1 L) V8 became the Thunderbird's standard engine, and now produced 245 horsepower (183 kW). Other, even more powerful versions of the 312 cu in (5.1 L) V8 were available including one with two four-barrel Holley carburetors and another with a Paxton supercharger delivering 300 horsepower (220 kW). Though Ford was pleased to see sales of the Thunderbird rise to a record-breaking 21,380 units for 1957, company executives felt the car could do even better, leading to a substantial redesign of the car for 1958. [edit]Second generation (1958–1960) Main article: Ford Thunderbird (second generation) HAMMONDCAST 20 JOURNAL JON HAMMOND AUGUST 10, 2012 *LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE: HammondCast 20 http://archive.org/details/HammondCast_20 http://hammondcast.twoday.net/stories/hammondcast-20-journal-jon-hammond-august-10-2012/ San Francisco California -- Skyline of SF CA seen from upper deck of San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge at dusk - Jon Hammond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_San_Francisco The U.S. city of San Francisco, California, is the site of over 410 high-rises,[1] 44 of which stand taller than 400 feet (122 m). The tallest building in the city is the Transamerica Pyramid, which rises 853 ft (260 m) and is currently the 31st-tallest building in the United States.[2] Another famous San Francisco skyscraper is 555 California Street, which is the city's second tallest building. It is also known as Bank of America Center.[3] Many of San Francisco's tallest buildings, particularly its office skyscrapers,[4] were completed in a massive building boom that occurred from the late 1960s until the late 1980s.[5] This boom was dubbed a "Manhattanization wave" by residents of the city, and led to local legislation passed that set in some of the strictest building height limit requirements in the country.[6] This led to a slowdown of skyscraper construction during the 1990s, but construction of taller buildings has resumed recently as the building height requirements have been relaxed and overlooked in light of recent economic activity. The city is currently going through a second boom, with 34 buildings over 400 feet (122 m) proposed, approved, or under construction in the city. San Francisco boasts 21 skyscrapers that rise at least 492 feet (150 m) in height. Overall, San Francisco's skyline is ranked (based upon existing and under construction buildings over 492 feet (150 m) tall) second in the Pacific coast region (after Los Angeles) and seventh in the United States, after New York City, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, and Dallas.[A] Due to a housing shortage and the subsequent real estate boom, the city's strict building height code has been relaxed over the years, and there have been many skyscrapers proposed for construction in the city; some, such as the One Rincon Hill South Tower, have already been completed. Several other taller buildings are proposed in connection with the Transbay Terminal redevelopment project. The San Francisco Transbay development consists of 10 skyscrapers set to rise over 400 feet (122 m) tall, with three of the towers scheduled to rise over 1,000 feet (305 m).[7] If constructed, these towers would be the first buildings in San Francisco to qualify as supertalls, and would be among the tallest in the United States. Many other tall proposals have been submitted as well, including the Sun Tower, which is planned to rise on Treasure Island. *WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: In Memory of David Fathead Newman as seen on The Jon Hammond Show http://archive.org/details/JonHammondInMemoryofDavidFatheadNewmanasseenonTheJonHammondShow Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeJFr7DxtCo From Jon Hammond's archives as seen on long-running NYC cable TV show The Jon Hammond Show - 1990 appearance in Zanzibar and Grill featuring the late great saxophonist David Fathead Newman with drummer Bernard Purdie, Jon Hammond at the B3 organ, George Naha gtr. - playing a classic Purdie Shuffle opening number J&W Blues - camera by Joe Berger - with thanks and also in memory of Eric Fuchsman - and thanks to Kelli Grant former manager of Zanzibar for keeping the spirit on FaceBook Friends of Zanzibar - Jon Hammond - May 17, 1990 http://www.jonhammondband.com Category: Music Tags: david fathead newman, saxophonist, bernard purdie, shuffle blues, jon hammond Blip TV http://blip.tv/jon-hammond/in-memory-of-david-fathead-newman-as-seen-on-the-jon-hammond-show-6298168 Anaheim California -- Jon Hammond, Joe Berger, Tony Arambarri http://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/joe-berger Fort Myers Florida -- Lou Colombo and Jon Hammond http://hammondjazz.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/lou-colombo-movie-part-2-by-jon-hammond/ jam of the year, agora, musikmesse, david fathead newman, saxophonist, lou colombo, trumpet, jon hammond, sk1 organ, tv radio, jazz, blues, heavy rock, hendrix

In Memory of David Fathead Newman as seen on The Jon Hammond Show

*WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: In Memory of David Fathead Newman as seen on The Jon Hammond Show http://archive.org/details/JonHammondInMemoryofDavidFatheadNewmanasseenonTheJonHammondShow Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeJFr7DxtCo From Jon Hammond's archives as seen on long-running NYC cable TV show The Jon Hammond Show - 1990 appearance in Zanzibar and Grill featuring the late great saxophonist David Fathead Newman with drummer Bernard Purdie, Jon Hammond at the B3 organ, George Naha gtr. - playing a classic Purdie Shuffle opening number J&W Blues - camera by Joe Berger - with thanks and also in memory of Eric Fuchsman - and thanks to Kelli Grant former manager of Zanzibar for keeping the spirit on FaceBook Friends of Zanzibar - Jon Hammond - May 17, 1990 http://www.jonhammondband.com Category: Music Tags: david fathead newman, saxophonist, bernard purdie, shuffle blues, jon hammond Blip TV http://blip.tv/jon-hammond/in-memory-of-david-fathead-newman-as-seen-on-the-jon-hammond-show-6298168 Vimeo http://vimeo.com/47278149

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Legendary Jam Of The Year Band 2012 Musikmesse Agora Stage Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxS2lkIjFQQ Led by Guitarist Musical Director Tommy Denander - Legendary Jam Of The Year Band jamming on a Jimi Hendrix tune Little Wing on the Agora Stage. Chuck Plaisance sings this one with Jekko S. on bass, Jimmy Kresic keys, Pi TTi Hecht percussion, Jon Hammond Sk1 Hammond organ, Ricky Lawson drums, Sky Dangcil harpejji - Bobby Kimball seen at beginning announcing, just sang song before - http://www.HammondCast.com Category: Music Tags: musikmesse legendary jam of the year band agora stage hendrix tommy denander WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Legendary Jam Of The Year Band 2012 Musikmesse Agora Stage http://archive.org/details/LegendaryJamOfTheYearBand2012MusikmesseAgoraStage David Fathead Newman, Zanzibar, Bernard Purdie, Musikmesse, Tommy Denander, Jon Hammond, Sk1 Organ, Agora Stage, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Jimi Hendrix, New York, Frankfurt

HammondCast 20 Journal Jon Hammond August 10, 2012

*LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE: HammondCast 20 Downloaded 2,082 times http://archive.org/details/HammondCast_20 HammondCast 20 Broadcasting today from Las Vegas Nevada in the Mirage Hotel, 2 ballads from my new recordings at NDR Radio Studio 1: "Skylark" and "Easy Living" with LUTZ BUCHNER (alto sax), JOE GALLARDO (trombone), HEINZ LICHIUS (drums) and myself JON HAMMOND on the new XK-3 Hammond Organ, mixed by NDR Engineer RUDY GROSSER. From there we go to San Francisco County Jail #8 "Pod E" where the ladies in CJ8 joined us during my song "Pocket Funk" with a chorus of: "Funky Stuff...In Your Pocket"! And 2 original selections from my album Late Rent, my theme song "Late Rent" and the original studio version of "Pocket Funk" and the story of how I recorded them in the same studio John Lennon had been recording in in winter 1983 at Intergalactic Studios in New York City. HammondCast 20 for KYOU Radio, San Francisco California-1550 on the AM dial http://www.HammondCast.com Anaheim California -- Jon Hammond, Joe Berger, Tony Arambarri http://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/joe-berger Happy to announce that my long-time colleague and friend Joe Berger has been specially interviewed and archived for keeps in the NAMM Oral History, congratulations Joe! and very special thanks to Tony Arambarri NAMM Archivist and Dan Del Fiorentino NAMM Historian, sincerely Jon Hammond "Joe Berger knows sound! Joe has been mixing sound for over 30 years and he stopped counting at 35,000 bands! Also a virtuoso guitar player with his own definitive, unique playing style and “ear”, Joe has jammed with the likes of John Entwistle and Jack Bruce. He has also been a fixture at music trade shows for decades as a guitar demonstrator, having set a record for most hours played at a single trade show." Joe Berger Interview Date: January 20, 2012 Job Title: Musician, Product Endorser Fort Myers Florida -- Lou Colombo and Jon Hammond http://hammondjazz.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/lou-colombo-movie-part-2-by-jon-hammond/ Lou Colombo Movie Part 2 by Jon Hammond *WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Lou Colombo Movie Part 2 by Jon Hammond http://www.archive.org/details/LouColomboMoviePart2ByJonHammond http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcVNnbM2RjQ *Update with very sad news, Folks, just a few days after I visited my good friend and bandleader, the greatest – Lou Colombo in Fort Myers Florida, I received an email on my cell phone just before going on a hospital gig from Lou’s trombonist Nelson Foucht telling me that Lou was killed on the next gig driving home the night before, on March 3rd just 4 blocks from his Daughter’s restaurant where he had just played. I am totally devastated and heart broken, sending my deepest condolences to the Colombo Family and all his musicians and extended family and friends. Rest in Peace Lou Colombo, the greatest trumpet player who ever lived…you will seen and hear on this film I shot just days ago. In Lou’s memory, thanks for everything Big Lou! Sincerely, Jon Hammond *written before Lou’s passing: Jon Hammond here…I just came back from visiting my main man Lou Colombo the great trumpet player bandleader and former Pro Baseball player in Fort Myers Florida. I played on Lou’s band for 2.5 years in the late 70′s in house band at the Wychmere Harbor Club in Cape Cod... — in Fort Myers, FL Anaheim California -- Tam Carroll & Tom Carroll (both fine trumpet players) with Jon Hammond and Bernard Purdie at Winter NAMM Show first NAMM for Tam & Tom! — with Bernard Purdie at The NAMM Show Frankfurt Germany -- Bandstand shot from my organ of Bobby Kimball, Tommy Denander, Pi TTi Hecht on Agora Stage Frankfurt Musikmesse - Bobby drinks copious amounts of water onstage and sings his ass off daily! Jon Hammond Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcy1arOJrRQ 2012 Frankfurt Musikmesse backstage at the big Agora Stage just seconds before going on the bandstand in concert with Tommy Denander's Allstar band, with footage from the concert of Hendrix tribute playing Little Wing with these great musicians: "The legendary Jam-of-the Year Band" with Bobby Kimball (TOTO), Tommy Denander (guitar player, e.g. for Michael Jackson), Bruce Gaitsch (guitar player, e.g. for Richard Marx), Chuck Plaisance vocals, Curt Bisquera (drummer, e.g. for Tina Turner) und Jekko S. Jon Hammond at the Sk1 Hammond organ, Zlatko Jimmy Kresic keys, Pi TTi Hecht percussion... — with Tommy Denander and 2 others at Musikmesse Frankfurt New York NY -- Bill Cunningham photographer staking out 57th & Fifth Avenue, he was slinking around me getting shots and trying to stay out of view of my camera but I got him *Bill Cunningham who shoots almost daily on corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th St. This is a guy who shoots people candidly, yet he has an aversion to being on-camera himself. He is quite adept at slinking away and moving in back of you anytime your lens levels off in his direction. I've seen the man for years and he has always done that, my first shots of him date back to 1985. Here I got him on-camera just this morning - Bill Cunningham shot by Jon Hammond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cunningham_(photographer) William J. Cunningham (born March 13, 1929) is a fashion photographer for The New York Times, known for his candid and street photography. Cunningham dropped out of Harvard University in 1948 and moved to New York, where he initially worked in advertising. Not long after, he quit his job and struck out on his own, making hats under the name "William J." After being drafted (causing his business to fold) and serving a tour in the U.S. Army, he returned to New York and got a job writing for the Chicago Tribune. During his years as a writer, he contributed significantly to fashion journalism, introducing American audiences to Azzedine Alaïa and Jean-Paul Gaultier. While working at the Tribune and at Women's Wear Daily, he began taking photographs of fashion on the streets of New York. As the result of a chance photograph of Greta Garbo, he published a group of his impromptu pictures in the Times in December 1978, which soon became a regular series.His editor, Arthur Gelb, has called these photographs "a turning point for the Times, because it was the first time the paper had run pictures of well-known people without getting their permission." Cunningham photographs people and the passing scene in the streets of Manhattan every day. Most of his pictures, he has said, are never published. Designer Oscar de la Renta has said, "More than anyone else in the city, he has the whole visual history of the last 40 or 50 years of New York. It's the total scope of fashion in the life of New York."Though he has made a career out of unexpected photographs of celebrities, socialites, and fashion personalities, many in those categories value his company. According to David Rockefeller, Brooke Astor asked he be invited to her 100th birthday party, the only member of the media so honored.[3] In 2008 he was awarded the title Officier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. In 2010, filmmaker Richard Press and Philip Gefter of The Times produced Bill Cunningham New York a documentary about Cunningham, including his trademark bicycle and camera,.The film was released on March 16, 2011. It reveals various of Cunningham's eccentricities: he was living in a tiny, apparently one-room, apartment in the Carnegie Hall building, filled with filing cabinets and boxes of his photographs. He does not have a wardrobe, a kitchen or even his own bathroom. Despite his interest in fashion, his clothes are few and purely utilitarian. He was featured on The Culture Show in March 2012. On the Street, Cunningham's weekly slideshow for the Times online "Capturing the Elusive Bill Cunningham", New York Times story about Bill Cunningham New York The movie "Bill Cunningham New York" — with Bill Cunningham at Louis Vuitton 57th St NYC Pedro Rafael Rosado I sit next to Bill and I can confirm that he does not like being the focus of attention. Wonderfully nice man! Jon Hammond Glad to hear Bill Cunningham is a nice cat Pedro! Jon Berkeley CA -- My friend Tam's 1959 Sunbeam sports car - Jon Hammond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunbeam_(car_company) "There was one more model of the Sunbeam-Talbot that appeared in 1953 in the form of an Alpine, a two seater sports roadster which was initially developed by a Sunbeam-Talbot dealer George Hartwell in Bournemouth as a one-off rally car that had its beginnings as a 1952 drophead coupé. It was named supposedly by Norman Garrad, (works Competition Department) who was heavily involved in the Sunbeam-Talbot successes in the Alpine Rally in the early 1950s using the Saloon model. The Alpine Mark I and Mark III (a Mark II was never made) were hand built like the Drophead Coupé at Thrupp & Maberly coachbuilders from 1953 to 1955 when production ceased after close to 3000 were produced. It has been estimated that perhaps only 200 remain in existence today. The Talbot name was dropped in 1954 for the Sunbeam Alpine sports car, making Sunbeam the sports-performance marque. In 1955 a Sunbeam saloon won the Monte Carlo Rally. Production ceased in 1956 and replaced by the sporty Sunbeam Rapier. In 1959 a totally new Alpine was introduced, and the 1955 Rapier (essentially a badge-engineered Hillman Minx) was upgraded. After several successful series of the Alpine were released, director of US West-Coast operations, Ian Garrad, became interested in the success of the AC Cobra, which mounted a small-block V-8 engine in the small AC Ace frame to create one of the most successful sports cars of all time. Garrad became convinced the Alpine frame could also be adapted the same way, and contracted Carroll Shelby to prototype such a fit with a Ford engine. The result was the Sunbeam Tiger, released in 1964, which went on to be a huge success." Tam with his 1959 Sunbeam Sports Car at dusk Hofheim am Taunus -- Jon Hammond's annual Musikmesse-Session - Jon Hammond Trio *became a Trio after Harry (Petersen) walked off the gig. The last thing he told me was he thought the sound man was trying to 'sabotage his sound' (Actually the sound was fantastic, we love the sound at Jazzkeller Hofheim!) t was the first night Harry used a wireless mic with a belt pack - Joe Berger guitar, Heinz Lichius drums, Jon Hammond Organ / bass http://www.jonhammondband.com/ — with Joe Berger at Jazzkeller Hofheim Frankfurt Germany -- Jon Hammond is playing the famous tri-color Excelsior electric midi accorion colors of Italy - built in Castelfidardo, viva Italia / Excelsior! - Jon Hammond at Frankfurt Musikmesse http://www.accordionradio.com/ Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l4-fQyqCd8 First-time ever Midi Accordion controlling Hammond Organ in March of 1992, played with bass lines on the buttons by JON HAMMOND Blues Band at JAZZKELLER Frankfurt. Jon Hammond managed to get sponsorship from Philip Morris to fly BARRY FINNERTY in from New York for the show which was the very first of Jon's annual "Jon Hammond's Musikmesse Warm Up Party" with all-star band. On the band with Jon also was DERRICK JAMES alto sax, ALAIN NAU drums from Forbach, UWE GEHRING aka WESLEY G guitar from Kaiserslautern. JOE BERGER Mixed this recording live under the piano with a guy blowing cigar smoke in his face (smoking was legal then). - JH Frankfurt Germany -- Heavy Metal Bagpipe Band at Sennheiser Stand Musikmesse Larry Coryell didn't know quite what to think of this group, memorable comment from Larry! - Jon Hammond — at Musikmesse Frankfurt Hofheim am Taunus -- We love Hofheim! Jon Hammond's annual Musikmesse-Session at Jazzkeller Hofheim, many friends in the house - Jon Hammond with Joe Berger and Neil Witchard at Jazzkeller Hofheim Hofheim am Taunus -- Harry Petersen tenor sax reading down Jon Hammond's Book 13 on Jon's annual Musikmesse-Session in Jazzkeller Hofheim - Jon Hammond Band http://www.jonhammondband.com/ — with Harry Petersen Hofheim am Taunus -- Jon Hammond with AFN's Bill Hickman at Jon's annual Musikmesse-Session in Jazzkeller Hofheim with Bill Hickman at Jazzkeller Hofheim Hofheim am Taunus -- Jon Hammond Band annual Musikmesse-Session in Jazzkeller Hofheim, Joe Berger aka The Berger-Meister guitar, Heinz Lichius drums, Harry Petersen tenor saxophone, Jon Hammond organ/bass http://www.jonhammondband.com/ — with Joe Berger and Harry Petersen. Frankfurt Germany -- Jon Hammond jamming down with Italian lady accordion star / prodigy Silvia Pagni with the super fantastic hand-built Excelsior accordions from Castelfidardo Italy at Frankfurt Musikmesse with Silvia Pagni at Musikmesse Frankfurt Frankfurt Germany -- Excelsior Accordion Jam Session with super fantastic Silvia Pagni & Jon Hammond and main man Nello Gabrielloni at Frankfurt Musikmesse at Musikmesse Frankfurt HAMMOND SOUND CARAVAN 2012 九州公演　出演者 Jon Hammond Cast - http://www.suzuki-music.co.jp/hammond/topics/063_kyusyu_performer.html We are currently studying the second year of senior high school Kajiki Kagoshima Prefecture. Hammond organ from the age of five, but under the guidance of Professor Tamiko Yamaguchi. I plan to continue even though the university. Thank you. Music Kumamoto Junior College Graduation: (now College of Music, 2003). Studied with Messrs. Fujiko Takemoto, Jun Wakiyama. Grand Prize at the National Convention of Hammond Festival 2004. JAZZ contest finals played the same year in Asakusa, solo players fighting-spirit award department. Living in Tosu. Begin under the guidance of Mr. Hammond organ Tamiko Yamaguchi from childhood... San Francisco California -- The Golden Gate Bridge as seen today from China Beach - Jon Hammond at China Beach San Francisco California -- Lombard Street crookedest street in the world - Jon Hammond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombard_Street_(San_Francisco) Lombard Street is an east–west street in San Francisco, California. It is famous for having a steep, one-block section that consists of eight tight hairpin turns. Lombard Street begins at Presidio Boulevard inside The Presidio and runs east through the Cow Hollow neighborhood. For twelve blocks, between Broderick Street and Van Ness Avenue, it is a principal arterial road that is co-signed as U.S. Route 101. Lombard Street then continues through the Russian Hill neighborhood and onto the Telegraph Hill neighborhood. At Telegraph Hill it breaks off to the south, becoming Telegraph Hill Boulevard, leading to Pioneer Park and Coit Tower. Lombard Street starts again at Winthrop Street and finally terminates at The Embarcadero as a collector road.[1] Lombard Street is best known for the one-way section on Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, in which the roadway has eight sharp turns (or switchbacks) that have earned the street the distinction of being the crookedest [most winding] street in the world (though this title is contested - see "See Also" links). The switchback's design, first suggested by property owner Carl Henry[citation needed] and instituted in 1922,[2] was born out of necessity in order to reduce the hill's natural 27% grade,[3] which was too steep for most vehicles. It is also a serious hazard to pedestrians, who are accustomed to a more reasonable sixteen-degree incline[clarification needed]. The crooked section of the street, which is about 1⁄4 mile (400 m) long, is reserved for one-way traffic traveling east (downhill) and is paved with red bricks. The speed limit in this section is 5 mph (8 km/h). In 1999, a Crooked Street Task Force was created to try to solve traffic problems in the neighborhoods around the winding section of Lombard Street. In 2001, the Task Force decided that it would not be legal to permanently close the block to vehicular traffic. Instead, the Task Force decided to institute a summer parking ban in the area, to bar eastbound traffic on major holidays, and to increase fines for parking in the area. The Task Force also proposed the idea of using minibuses to ferry sightseers to the famous block, although residents debated the efficiency of such a solution, since one of the attractions of touring the area is driving along the twisting section of the street. The Powell-Hyde cable car line stops at the top of this block. San Francisco California -- Spaceship sighted - Jon Hammond at The Embarcadero Sidecar bike sighted - Jon Hammond San Francisco California -- Bryce Bryce Clark Piano Tuning on Tour - Live in North Beach San Francisco! Jon Hammond with Bryce Bryce Clark at Green Tortoise Hostel San Francisco Frankfurt Germany -- Saray Pastanesi Baeckerei & Konditorei Bakery rocks! They baked my birthday cake (59th year b'day) incredible cake my friends, dankeschoen! Jon Hammond http://vimeo.com/39567504 et Back In The Groove Jon Hammond Band in Jazzkeller Musikmesse Frankfurt 2012 Annual Musikmesse Warm Up Party hosted by Jon Hammond Band in Jazzkeller Frankfurt "Get Back In The Groove" / Tribute to 9/11 by Jon Hammond with Tony Lakatos tenor sax, Joe Berger guitar, Giovanni Gulino drums, Jon Hammond at the Hammond Sk1 organ, special guest Lee Oskar harmonica. This performance marks 26 years consecutive attending Musikmesse Frankfurt and it was also on the birthday of Jon Hammond March 20th, 2012 with a big chocolate on chocolate cake baked by Saray Pastanesi Baeckerei & Konditorei bakery.. — at Mainzer Landstrasse New York NY -- That tape recorder is my ReVox A700 'the poor man's Studer' - I bought it in 1976 and cut my first radio play releases on it. Still a great machine! Jon Hammond *Recorded on ReVox A700: http://www.amazon.com/The-Sidewinder/dp/B0014NVNSA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344431282&sr=8-1&keywords=Sidewinder+Jon+Hammond ReVox http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revox ReVox is a brand name of Swiss audio equipment created by Studer on March 27, 1951. The ReVox brand name was spun off into Studer Revox AG in 1990. During Studer's acquisition by Harman International Industries, Revox was sold separately to a group of private investors. The "V" in the current company logo is a larger capital than the other letters, and in mixed case the spelling "ReVox" is sometimes used, but in all older and most newer references the name is shown as "Revox". Many consider ReVox open-reel tape recorders to be high-end audio equipment. The most famous of these are the G36 (valve type), A77 (solid state with relay controls) and B77 (solid state with logic control and direct-drive). The A700 was the top of the line 1970s machine with 3-speed quartz PLL capstan, or, like the B77 which appeared in 1979, variable tape speed from 2.5 to 22.5 inches per second. Mountain View California -- Thank you Bill Graham Presents Hospitality Team for the fully stocked catered and highly air conditioned dressing room when I played at The Shoreline Amphitheatre! Sandwiches, beverages, candy bars, merci beaucoup! Jon Hammond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoreline_Amphitheatre Shoreline Amphitheatre is an outdoor amphitheater, in Mountain View, California, USA, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Inside the venue it has a capacity of 22,500, with 6,500 reserved seats and 16,000 general admission on the lawn. When the parking lot is utilized for festival stages the total capacity of the venue can reach 30,000. The amphitheatre was built from 1985–1986, by the city of Mountain View, in cooperation with local promoter Bill Graham, as part of the Shoreline Park project. Graham designed the amphitheatre to resemble The Grateful Dead's "steal your face" image. Each row of fixed seating at the amphitheatre has a pitch of three feet, providing ample legroom and space for dancing. The premiere season was during the Summer of 1986; it was planned to open with a concert by The Grateful Dead, who had to cancel, due to Jerry Garcia's coma. They returned and performed on October 3, 1987 and June 16, 1990, these shows were recorded and later released as a live album, entitled View from the Vault, Volume Three. Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe performed and recorded their live album, entitled An Evening of Yes Music Plus, here on September 9, 1989. The Dave Matthews Band performed and recorded their show, on July 6, 1997, which was later released as a live album, entitled Live Trax Vol. 17. The amphitheatre has also played host to music festivals, including The Vans Warped Tour, The Mayhem Festival, The Area:One and Area2 Festival, Lollapalooza, H.O.R.D.E., Projekt Revolution, Ozzfest and Lilith Fair. In its opening year, a fan attending a Steve Winwood concert flicked a cigarette lighter and ignited methane that had been leaking from a landfill underneath the theatre. Several small fires were reported that season. After those incidents the city of Mountain View commissioned methane testing studies, to define the locus of methane vapors emanating from the soil within the amphitheater.[1] These tests were used in developing a design for improved methane monitoring and more efficient methane extraction to assure the amphitheater became safe as an outdoor venue. Ultimately, the lawn was removed, a gas barrier and better methane removal equipment was installed, and then the lawn was re-installed. — at Shoreline Amphitheatre At Mountain View New York NY -- Rest In Peace Art Jenkins (Arnold Jenkins) the great innovative vocalist with Sun Ra Arkestra for 36 years, and leader of his own quartet. This picture I shot of Art was at our Local 802 Monday Night Jazz Sessions - seen here with bassist Alex Layne and off camera it was Billy Kaye on drums - R.I.P. Art! Jon Hammond Obit: http://www.weirdomusic.com/2012/04/17/vocalist-art-jenkins-has-left-the-planet/ Youtube http://youtube.com/watch?v=nHNCJN8dxTk Art (Arnold) Jenkins, a member of the Sun Ra Arkestra for 36 years, left the planet on April 13, 2012, a mere five days before his 79th birthday. He was a vocalist, lyricist, composer, poet, percussionist, and a deeply valued and respected member of the Sun Ra Arkestra. Art’s vocals ranged from the classic big band variety to the avant-garde outer space offerings that he did using a space megaphone, which Art referred to as his “secret weapon”. Art Jenkins first joined the Sun Ra Arkestra in 1960 and his first recording as a member of the Arkestra was “Secrets of the Sun” in 1962. He was on 7 more recordings with the Arkestra through 1971. Art then took a break from the rigors of rehearsing and touring with Sun Ra, but he returned to the Arkestra again in 1988 and never looked away again from the creative and omniversal challenges of being an active Sun Ra Arkestra member. He recorded 7 more times with the Arkestra during his second stint, the last two being “A Song for the Sun” and “Music for the 21st Century” (both on the El Ra Records label). Beyond the Arkestra, Art Jenkins self-produced the “Under the Sun” CD showcasing the quartet that he led between Arkestra engagements. He also demonstrated his lyrical skills with his moving composition on the “King” chart dedicated to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, which was recorded by the Brooklyn Repretory Ensemble on the “Pragmatic Optimism” CD (on the 360 Music label). During a lifetime devoted to jazz, Art Jenkins performed at jazz festivals, concert halls, dance halls, night clubs, and on radio and TV shows. His energy and creativity will not be forgotten, but his presence will surely be missed by the legions of Sun Ra Arkestra fans and by the remaining members of the Sun Ra Arkestra. — with Alex Layne at Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 AFM Analog Central Control Folks, still a tapehead! Jon Hammond http://kernelpanichammondcast.blogspot.com/2012/08/hammondcast-26-and-jon-hammond-journal.html *LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE: HammondCast 26 http://archive.org/details/JonHammondHammondCast26 HammondCast 26 from New York based Organist/Accordionist JON HAMMOND, this show’s special guests: EDDIE MONEY, Jon’s friend for many years debuting the new Breakout Single “You Don’t Know Me” from Eddie’s new album “WANNA GO BACK” on the Big Deal Productions label, available on CD Baby.com and Apple iTunes. Also exclusive interview with BARRY MELTON original founding member of COUNTRY JOE and the FISH, guitarist and practicing Attorney of Law in Yolo County CA Lou Colombo, Silvia Pagni, Accordion, Jon Hammond, Fort Myers, Castelfidardo, Bobby Kimball, Tommy Denander, Musikmesse, NAMM Show, Oral History, Joe Berger, Radio TV