Jan Hammer

Jan Hammer
Born: Apr 17, 1948 in Prague, Czech Republic
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Genre: Jazz
Styles: Fusion, Television Music, Pop/Rock, TV Soundtracks, Crossover Jazz
Biography: To pop music fans, keyboardist Jan Hammer is best known for his work on the soundtrack of the stylish '80s cop series Miami Vice. But Hammer also achieved considerable success in the jazz fusion world, both on his own and as a charter member of John McLaughlin's legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra. Though ...Read full biography
Like Children
Released: 1975
Label: Wounded Bird
Critics' Rating:
Keyboardist and violinist Jerry Goodman away from Mahavishnu. They play all instruments (overdubbed). "Country and Eastern Music" and "Steppings Tones" were high-water marks for this new breed (at the ...Read full review
Oh Yeah?
Released: 1976
Label: Wounded Bird
Critics' Rating:
This is an album of fusion at its best. "Magical Dog" and "Red & Orange" are definitive statements. This was the first exposure for violinist Steve Kindler. David Earle Johnson is on congas. ~ Michael ...Read full review
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