HammondCast

JON HAMMOND Instruments: Organ, Accordion, Piano, Guitar Attended: Berklee College of Music 1974 Languages: English, German *Jon is currently Host of daily CBS radio program HammondCast on KYOU & KYCY 1550 AM, 7 days a week at 4AM PST.

Saturday, December 29, 2007

JAZZKELLER Organ Sax Funk HEAD PHONE Breakdown Frankfurt


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

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Friday, December 28, 2007

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sunday, December 23, 2007

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


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

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


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

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