Specially dedicated to the memory of Klaus Maier Soul Music organ

*WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Specially dedicated to the memory of Klaus Maier Soul Music organ Jon's archive http://archive.org/details/MichaelFalkensteinAtFirstSk1Large540p Specially dedicated to the memory of my long-time dear friend Professor Klaus Maier - Soul Music with Main Man Michael Falkenstein Klaus' loving Son at the organ and some music from myself as well, Jon Hammond - an incredibly huge loss, all we can do is play music from the soul during this time of grieving - my very deepest condolences to Michael and his Family, Friends and so many pupils of Professor Klaus Maier on this day which I will never forget as long as I live, sincerely Jon *Note: I shot the footage of Michael playing at Headquarters of Hammond Suzuki Deutschland which Klaus is the Founder of, just before the best Pizza Party ever with Klaus, Michael and our super Jenny's - Jennifer Schiele and my Jennifer, thank you so much / dankeschön for alles and everything over the years Main Main Man Klaus! So greatly missed - enjoy this music and the images later in this clip of Michael and his Father Klaus with James Brown who also loved Klaus and Michael, miss you also - JH — with Michael Falkenstein and Klaus Maier in Langenau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Youtube http://youtu.be/QM4Hh3pMhUA It makes my heart ache to lose this great Man, Father, Teacher - Professor Klaus Maier !! It was a greatest honor to know him and that he called me his friend, I am so sorry for his Family the Maier Family and all his hundreds and thousands of pupils from Ulrich-von-Ensingen-Realschule Ulm especially heavy for Klaus' Son, now is the Main Man Michael Falkenstein - we cherish the memories and Spirit, his funeral was today, rest in peace Klaus! Jon Hammond — with Klaus Maier Shanghai China -- Music Messefrankfurt Music-China Kevin James Mauder (he plays louder) with Alex Ming-mann Hsieh playing for P Mauriat HQ Saxophones aka Kevin Saxophone Pmauriat Albest - Jon Hammond PMauriat Saxophones Jon Hammond Band — with Alex Mingmann Hsieh and Kevin Saxophone Folks, I'm really shook up by the loss of my long-time dear friend Klaus Maier, I wish I could attend his funeral which will take place in just a few hours - I'll be there in heart and spirit, my very deepest condolences going out to the Maier Family, Klaus' loving Son Michael Falkenstein is going to play the concert of his life when he plays Father Klaus up to heaven on the Hammond C2 organ (orgel) that he started the firm Hammond Germany with years ago - Michael told me tha...See More — with Klaus Maier in Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany Ulrich-von-Ensingen-Realschule Ulm, University, Professor, Rest In Peace, Michael Falkenstein, Hammond organ, Soul Music, Jon Hammond, Hammond Suzuki Deutschland, Local 802, Musicians Union

Cooking At The Auster Bar Hamburg Jon Hammond Band

*WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Cooking At The Auster Bar Hamburg Jon's archive http://archive.org/details/CookingAtTheAusterBarHD720p Cooking At The Auster Bar HD 720p (October 10, 2013) Jon Hammond Band Trio formation of Jon Hammond Band performing "Cooking At The Auster Bar" with Heinz Lichius drums, Joe Berger guitar, Jon Hammond organ on a very special day in Germany known as Tag der Deutschen Einheit - The Day of German Unity Many friends in the house, enjoy! Jon Hammond Organ Group http://www.jonhammondband.com/news.html Youtube http://youtu.be/Ya12_wZStSQ Blip TV http://blip.tv/jon-hammond/cooking-at-the-auster-bar-hamburg-jon-hammond-band-6659205 Cooking, Auster Bar, Blues, Hammond Organ, Joe Berger, Heinz Lichius, Jon Hammond, Band, Local 802, Musicians Union

Return to Auster Bar Hamburg Lydia's Tune by Jon Hammond

*WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Return to Auster Bar Hamburg Lydia's Tune by Jon Hammond Jon's archive http://archive.org/details/LydiasTuneInAusterBarJHTrioLarge540p L to R: Joe Berger, Heinz Lichius, Jon Hammond Jon Hammond Band returns to Auster Bar - Jon Hammond original "Lydia's Tune" with Heinz Lichius drums, Joe Berger guitar, Jon Hammond at the organ http://www.jonhammondband.com/news.html Jon Hammond Organ Group © JH INTL ASCAP Hamburg Germany -- Jon Hammond Band returns to Auster Bar on Germany Reunification Day Holiday L to R Joe Berger, Heinz Lichius, Jon Hammond Organ Group - Tag der Deutschen Einheit http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tag_der_Deutschen_Einheit October 3 Der 3. Oktober wurde als Tag der Deutschen Einheit im Einigungsvertrag 1990 zum gesetzlichen Feiertag bestimmt.[1] Als deutscher Nationalfeiertag erinnert er an das Wirksamwerden des Beitritts der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland am 3. Oktober 1990, mit dem zum selben Zeitpunkt Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt und Thüringen sowie Berlin als Ganzes Länder der Bundesrepublik Deutschland wurden[2] und die Wiedervereinigung Deutschlands vollendet wurde. English: The Day of German Unity (German: Tag der Deutschen Einheit) is the national day of Germany, celebrated on 3 October as a public holiday. It commemorates the anniversary of German reunification in 1990, when the goal of a unity of Germany that originated in the middle of the 19th century, was fulfilled. Therefore, the name addresses neither the re-union or union, but the unity of Germany. The Day of German Unity on 3 October has been a German national holiday since the reunification in 1990, when the German reunification was brought out in full force. 3 October is a legal holiday of the Federal Republic of Germany. An alternative choice to commemorate the reunification could have been the day the Berlin Wall came down—9 November 1989, which coincided with the anniversary of the proclamation of the German Republic in 1918 and the defeat of Hitler's first coup in 1923. However, 9 November was also the anniversary of the first large-scale Nazi-led pogroms against Jews in 1938 (Kristallnacht), so the day was considered inappropriate as a national holiday. (See November 9 in German history.) Therefore, 3 October 1990, the day of formal reunification, was chosen instead and replaced the "Day of German Unity" on June 17th, the national holiday of West Germany. — with Joe Berger and Heinz Lichius & Jon Hammond Folks, please send out your most powerful prayers and positive energy for dear long-time special friend Klaus Maier, Michael & Martina's Father (center) is in immediate need of divine intervention, in my prayers here in Germany, thank you - Jon Hammond Organ Group all of us - Jon Youtube http://youtu.be/vFTUAv9Tg_I North Germany - Blip TV http://blip.tv/jon-hammond/peter-and-siggi-s-house-party-concert-jon-hammond-band-6655398 L to R: Joe Berger, Nicolai Ditsch, Jon Hammond Peter and Siggi's House Party Concert in Germany - Jon Hammond Band plays "Get Back in The Groove" from Jon's album "Hammond's Bolero" - first time on the band on drums: Nicolai Ditsch, Joe Berger guitar, Jon Hammond Organ Group http://www.jonhammondband.com/news.html Lydia, Return To Hamburg, Auster Bar, Bossa Nova, Jazz, Hammond organ, Jon Hammond, Heinz Lichius, Joe Berger, Klaus Maier, Prayers, Local 802, Musicians Union

Peter and Siggi's Haus Party Concert Jon Hammond Band

*WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Peter and Siggi's Haus Party Jon's archive https://archive.org/details/PeterAndSiggisHousePartyConcertLarge540p Youtube http://youtu.be/5Ll-55UxJpw Published on Oct 7, 2013 Peter and Siggi's House Party Concert in Germany - Jon Hammond Band plays "Get Back in The Groove" from Jon's album "Hammond's Bolero" - first time on the band on drums: Nicolai Ditsch, Joe Berger guitar, Jon Hammond Organ Group http://www.jonhammondband.com/news.html Peter and Siggi's House Party Concert Jon Hammond Band, L to R: Joe Berger, Nicolai Ditsch, Jon Hammond Joe Berger and Peter at the special old flag of Hamburg generations old Joe Berger reading a feature article about The Jon Hammond Show TV Show, (now in 30th year on MNN TV and streaming worldwide) that came out in Billboard Magazine on flight to Germany - Jon Hammond Band - http://hammondcast.blogspot.de/ Nashville Tennessee -- standing outside the brand spankin' new Nashville Music City Center, the place is completely deserted not a taxi in sight. Long walk back to hotel past Nashville Spring Service was highly-interesting! Mr. Hammond on BalconyTV Nashville http://www.balconytv.com/v/jon-hammond-late-rent with Melissa Montgomery - Jon Hammond Organ Group PRESENTED BY MELISSA MONTGOMERY *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 and developed a lasting friendship with House Speaker Tip O'Neill. He also toured the Northeast and Canada with the successful show revue "Easy Living", and continued his appearances at nightclubs in Boston and New York. Subsequently Hammond lived and traveled in Europe, where he has an enthusiastic following. http://JONHAMMONDBAND.COM/ — at Nashville Music City Center House Party, Haus, North Germany, Hammond Organ, Groove, Soul Music, Jon Hammond, Concert, Nicolai Ditsch, drums, Joe Berger, guitar, Hammond's Bolero, Local 802, Musicians Union

Kings of Chitlin Circuit - Jon Hammond Band

*WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Kings of Chitlin Circuit - Jon Hammond Band Jon's archive http://archive.org/details/JonHammondKingsofChitlinCircuit-JonHammondBand/ Kings of Chitlin Circuit - David Fathead Newman (R.I.P.) Bernard Purdie, Jon Hammond Organ Group - as seen on The Jon Hammond Show - MNN TV 30th year 
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 Jon Hammond Band — with Jon Hammond Band and Jon Hammond Organ Group at 550 Third Avenue New York NY David Fathead Newman - tenor saxophone here on Jon Hammond Band R.I.P. Bernard Purdie on Jon Hammond Band Soulful Jon Hammond at B3 organ In this May 17th 1990 performance at Zanzibar And Grill NYC Jon Hammond at the organ in Jazzkeller Frankfurt - Annual Musikmesse Warm Up Party Jon Hammond Band Hosting celebrating 27 years Jon's Archive http://archive.org/details/JonHammondHeadPhone2013byJonHammond/ Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZeSXqt9-3w Blip TV http://blip.tv/jon-hammond/head-phone-2013-by-jon-hammond-6591842 Jon Hammond original funk composition "Head Phone" performed at Jon Hammond's annual Musikmesse Warm Up Party in Jazzkeller Frankfurt, kicking off the 2013 Musikmesse the night before with many special friends in the house - this cut from the 2nd set, Joe Lamond President & CEO of NAMM in the house with the NAMM Team and friends from all over the world, P.Mauriat Saxophones Team from Taipei Taiwan and Poland - Bernie of Bernies Music Land Australia - Japan, Hungary, USA, France - like a United Nations convention with a giant chocolate chocolate birthday cake! Celebrating 27 years Musikmesse and 60 years old birthday boy Jon Hammond at the organ with Tony Lakatos tenor saxophone, Totó Giovanni Gulino drums, Joe Berger guitar - special thanks to Thomas Eich for the super TecAmp bass rig with specially designed dual 12" Neodymium speaker cabinet and TecAmp head powering Jon's Sk1 Hammond organ - Jazzkeller Frankfurt Team, Messe Frankfurt - and the wonderful article with JH interview in Journal Frankfurt by Detlef Kinsler *in Deutsch: http://www.journal-frankfurt.de/journal_news/Kultur-9/My-home-away-from-home-Jon-Hammond-zum-27-Mal-auf-der-Musikmesse-18308.html?src=funkyjazz&id&rewrite_titel Kultur - JOURNAL FRANKFURTAlle NachrichtenKulturMy home away from home: on Hammond zum 27. Mal auf der Musikmesse Nomen est omen. Der Mann heißt Hammond und spielt eine Hammond. Der Organist aus New York freut sich auf Frankfurt und lädt zur Musikmesse Warm Up Party am 9.4. in den Jazzkeller ein. JOURNAL FRANKFURT: Was war für Sie zuerst da - die Frankfurter Musikmesse oder Auftritte im Jazzkeller? Jon Hammond: Die Musikmesse. Ich kam 1987 zum ersten Mal nach Frankfurt, zusammen mit Joe Berger, der auf der Messe für Engl Amplifiers spielte. Wir flogen mit der Lufthansa ein und teilten uns ein Zimmer im berühmten Prinz Otto Hotel am Hauptbahnhof. Schon in der ersten Nacht stellte mir Joe den großen John Entwistle, den Bassisten von The Who vor. Es wurde eine lange Nacht, in der wir Cognac tranken und Erdnüsse knabberten in eiern Suite des Marriott Hotels. Ich habe Joe bei einer Session mit John und Ringo Starrs Sohn Zak Starkey im Dorian Grey Club gefilmt bei einer Soundcheck Party. In den ersten paar Jahren spielte ich nicht oft live weil ich noch keine transportierbare Hammond Orgel hatte vor 1991 als ich den Prototyp einer XB-2 Hammond Orgel bekam mit der ich dann um die Welt reiste. Hauptsächliche dokumenierte ich aber die Messe für meine Cable TV Show in New York, die inzwischen im 29. Jahr als The Jon Hammond Show -- Music, Travel and Soft News präsentiert. Die harten Nachrichten überlasse ich CNN und den großen Networks (lacht). Vom ersten Jahr an fühlten wir uns der Musikmesse eng verbunden, haben seitdem eine tolle Zeit hier, kommen jedes Jahr wieder bis wir kleine, alte Männer sind. Das Jazzkeller-Konzert am Vorabend der Musikmesse ist zu einer netten Tradition geworden - wie kam es dazu, was bedeutet es Ihnen und wir werden Sie dieses Jahr diesen Abend im Jazzkeller zelebrieren? Ab 1991 lernte ich mehr und mehr Musikmesse-Menschen kennen und die mich und auch einiges von meiner Musik. Einige von ihnen ermunterten mich, doch auch für Auftritte nach Deutschland zu kommen weil es hier doch ein Interesse an Hammond-Orgel-Groove-Music gab. Mit der schon erwähnten, kleinen, kompakten aber sehr kraftvollen Orgel war das alles möglich. Zudem machte ich in New York gerade eine schwere Zeit durch, mein Vater war gestorben und ich hatte das Gefühl, einige Veränderungen könnten meinem Leben gut tun. Also kam ich nach Frankfurt mit meiner XB-2, allerdings mit einem Rückflugticket falls etwas schief gehen würde. Ich rief viele Musiker an, ließ sie wissen, ich bin jetzt da, lasst uns zusammen spielen. Das war für mich der Anfang einer langen, sehr speziellen Beziehung, vor allem zum Frankfurter Publikum nach ersten kleinen erfolgen im Jazzkeller und einer kurzen Auftritt im Hessen Report im Fernsehen. Beatrix Rief verdanke ich dieses "lucky light on me", eine tolle Erfahrung. Seitdem nenne ich Frankfurt "My Good Luck City" und im Jazzkeller begann auch alles für mich als Musiker. Deshalb liegt mir der Club auch so nah am Herzen, deshalb hatte ich auch die Idee, meine "Musikmesse Warm Up Party" dort zu realisieren, immer in der Nacht bevor die Messe startet was zu einer schönen Tradition wurde. Im ersten Jahr, in dem ich dann auch ein wenig Sponsoring von Philip Morris bekam, konnte ich damit einige Flugtickets für befreundete Musik bezahlen. Darüber war ich sehr glücklich. Dabei rauche ich selbst gar nicht. Wie würden Sie Ihr persönliches Verhältnis zu Deutschland und Frankfurt beschrieben? Lassen Sie es mich so sagen: ich liebe Frankfurt und die Frankfurter waren immer gut zu mir in all den Jahren. Ich könnte ein ganzes Buch über die Zeit schreiben, in der ich in Bornheim wohnte und Nacht für Nacht in der alten Jazzkneipe in der Berliner Straße auftrat. Das war der Treffpunkt, wo auch die Musiker der HR Bigband hinkamen und es gab eine generöse Chefin in der kleinen Kneipe. Auch Regine Dobberschütz und Eugen Hahn im Jazzkeller waren wahre Jazzengel für mich, die mir so vieles ermöglichten in der Zeit. Wir konnten auch in den Studios von AFN Radio spielen, waren die einzigen Musiker, die das - mit einer Sondergenehmigung des US Militärs - durften. Für ein wenig Promotion für die Musikmesse. Wir nannten das Programm für die AFN "Profile TV "-Show "Sound Police". Wir hatten viel Spaß. Kein Wunder also, dass ich Frankfurt als my home away from home begreife und ich mich jedes Mal wieder freue zur Musikmesse zu reisen, in diesem Jahr übrigens zum 27. Mal in Folge. Und ich bin diesmal besonders aufgeregt, heim nach Frankfurt zu kommen weil ich gerade 60 Jahre alt geworden bin. Wer wird in diesem Jahr zum Gelingen des Konzertes mit teils komponierter, teils improvisierter Musik, so nehme ich an, beitragen und was für einen Sound wird die Band präsentieren? Ich habe etwa 90% der Kompositionen geschrieben, die wir spielen werden. Es ist die Musik, die man auch in meiner New Yorker TV-Show hören kann und die mich mehrmals um die Welt getragen hat. Meinen Stil nenne ich "Swinging Funky Jazz and Blues" und featurert die ganz wunderbaren Solisten in meine Band: Tony Lakatos, den großen ungarischen Tenorsaxophonisten, der auch Mitglied in der hr Bigband ist, dann meinen alten Freund Giovanni Gulino, diesen tollen Schlagzeuger, der schon für fast alle Großen der Szene getrommelt hat. Ich liebe diese Jungs. Als Gitarrist ist mein alten Freund und Kollege Joe Berger dabei, den man auch als The Berger-Meister kennt. Auf diese Formation bin ich wirklich stolz. Werden Sie im Jazzkeller wieder eine Hammond Orgel spielen? Ja, sicher, das neueste Modell, eine Sk1, die exakt so klingt wie die legendäre B3. Ich liebe sie. Und sie wiegt nur noch sieben Kilo (Anm. des Autors: Das Original, ein echtes Möbel mit viel Holz, mussten immer zwei Menschen mit viel Muskelkraft die Treppen rauf und runter hieven), ein deutliches Indiz, dass wir in der Zukunft angekommen sind. Da stecken viele Jahre Forschung und Entwicklung drin, auch Bühnenerprobungen. Ich ziehe den Hut vor den Ingenieuren von Suzuki, ein unverwüstliches Instrument erschaffen zu haben. Und das unterziehe ich jetzt einen echten Härttest (lacht). 27. März 2013 Interview: Detlef Kinsler Web: http://www.HammondCast.com/ ALL RIGHTS JON HAMMOND International / ASCAP Dailymotion Motionmaker http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1055wa_head-phone-2013-by-jon-hammond-hd-1080p_music#.UZ4cEetAv6w Detlef Kinsler (Journal Frankfurt / Frankfurter Rundschau) and Jon Hammond in Jazzkeller Frankfurt David Fathead Newman, Kings of Chitlin Circuit, Jon Hammond Band, B3 organ, Soul Music, Local 802, Musicians Union

Really Incredible Danny Glover Interview On Jon Hammond's Radio Show HammondCast 81 (December 5, 2006)

*LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE: Really Incredible Danny Glover Interview On Jon Hammond's Radio Show Jon's archive https://archive.org/details/HammondCast81 Danny Glover Actor Activist visiting with Jon Hammond on Jon's radio program, touching on a whole range of topics of global importance and locally in San Francisco where the broadcast happened on 1550 AM KYCY and KYOU - revisiting concerts attended at Bill Graham's Fillmore, talking about the music that inspired him while attending San Francisco State University, Chambers Brothers, Aretha Franklin, John Coltrane a shout out to saxophonist Ron Stallings (R.I.P.) and more, a truly incredible in-depth interview covering his work in movies, the ACT Theatre Group, United Nations and works of Richard Wright and his wife at Bomani Gallery. Jon Hammond website http://www.HammondCast.com 45 minutes 16 seconds danny glover, san francisco, interview, radio, kycy, united nateions, jon hammond, jazz foundation, paris, bill graham, fillmore, san francisco state, university, john coltrane, be kind rewind, local 802, musicians union

Shedding With Myself On Excelsior Accordion - Jon Hammond HD 1080p

*WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Shedding With Myself On Excelsior Accordion - Jon Hammond Jon's archive http://archive.org/details/SheddingWithMyselfOnExcelsiorAccordionHD1080p Like my friend Dick Contino the great accordionist star once told me: "When I break out the accordion it's like saying hello to an old friend!" Here I'm playing a blues with my custom built Excelsior accordion made by hand by the good folks at Excelsior Accordions & Pigini in Castelfidardo Italy - I have electronics on this instrument, but what you hear here is the pure sound of the high quality steel reeds, I really love this instrument. Mostly I keep it at home because the airlines can be a little rough on the instruments, I was lucky to get it home in one piece from Italy. Always a pleasure to play, enjoy folks, Jon Hammond Band http://www.accordionradio.com/ *Note: for those of you who don't know, musicians use the term "Wood Shedding" for practicing at home. When a musician says he or she is shedding, that usually means they are home or in a hotel somewhere practicing with their instrument - JH Youtube http://youtu.be/r-LtNgU14Is Blip TV http://blip.tv/jon-hammond/shedding-with-myself-on-excelsior-accordion-jon-hammond-6647836 Lots of traffic around famous Alcatraz Island today, and Mount Tamalpais is looking good in Marin County! Jon Hammond Band http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatraz_Island Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) offshore from San Francisco, California, United States.[2] Often referred to as "The Rock", the small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison (1868), and a federal prison from 1933 until 1963.[5] Beginning in November 1969, the island was occupied for more than 19 months by a group of Aboriginal peoples from San Francisco who were part of a wave of Native activism across the nation with public protests through the 1970s. In 1972, Alcatraz became a national recreation area and received designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. Today, the island's facilities are managed by the National Park Service as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area; it is open to tours. Visitors can reach the island by ferry ride from Pier 33, near Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco. Hornblower Cruises and Events, operating under the name Alcatraz Cruises, is the official ferry provider to and from the island. Hornblower launched the nation's first hybrid propulsion ferry in 2008, the Hornblower Hybrid, which now serves the island, docking at the Alcatraz Wharf.[6] It is home to the abandoned prison, the site of the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States, early military fortifications, and natural features such as rock pools and a seabird colony (mostly Western Gulls, cormorants, and egrets). According to a 1971 documentary on the History of Alcatraz, the island measures 1,675 feet (511 m) by 590 feet (180 m) and is 135 feet (41 m) at highest point during mean tide.[7] However, the total area of the island is reported to be 22 acres (8.9 ha).[2] Landmarks on the island include the Main Cellhouse, Dining Hall, Library, Lighthouse, the ruins of the Warden's House and Officers Club, Parade Grounds, Building 64, Water Tower, New Industries Building, Model Industries Building, and the Recreation Yard... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Tamalpais Mount Tamalpais (/tæməlˈpaɪ.ɨs/;[3] known locally as Mount Tam) is a peak in Marin County, California, United States, often considered symbolic of Marin County. Much of Mount Tamalpais is protected within public lands such as Mount Tamalpais State Park and the Mount Tamalpais Watershed. Elevation 2,574 ft (785 m) NAVD 88[1] Prominence 2,451 ft (747 m)[1] Location Location Marin County, California, U.S. Range California Coast Ranges Coordinates 37°55′45″N 122°34′40″WCoordinates: 37°55′45″N 122°34′40″W[1] Topo map USGS San Rafael Mount Tamalpais is the highest peak in the Marin Hills, which are part of the Northern California Coast Ranges. The elevation at the East Peak, its highest point, is 2,574 feet (785 m). The West Peak, the mountain's second highest peak, where a radar dome currently stands, is at about 2,563 feet (781 m).[4] It stood over 2,600 feet (792 m) before the summit was flattened for the radar dome construction. The mountain is clearly visible from the city of San Francisco and the East Bay region. The majority of the mountain is contained in protected public lands, including Mount Tamalpais State Park, Muir Woods National Monument, and the Mount Tamalpais Watershed. It adjoins the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (which in turn adjoins Point Reyes National Seashore) as well as several Marin County Open Space Preserves. This provides nearly 40 miles (64 km) of continuous publicly accessible open space. Some of the lower slopes of Mount Tamalpais fall within several cities and unincorporated communities of Marin County, including Mill Valley, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Stinson Beach, and Kentfield. These areas are generally developed, consisting of mostly low-density single-family homes. Broadway musicals are performed outdoors, several times each summer, in the stone amphitheatre on the southern side of Mt. Tam. — at Alcatraz Island Vimeo http://vimeo.com/75627759 Jon Hammond Band Official FEED Hammond Cast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-hammond-product-sk1-88/id352184978?i=167174059&mt=2 Accordion, Excelsior, Pigini, Jon Hammond, Wood Shed, Castelfidardo, Italy, Handmade, Funky Jazz, Blues, Local 802, Musicians Union