Man Jumps Over Car in NYC on HammondCast

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Incredible street footage of Man Jumping Over Car with flip in NYC *as seen on Jon Hammond Show TV show and HammondCast! This is a Must-See! Jon Hammond's official site: http://www.HammondCast.com

Man Jumps Over Car NYC on HammondCast

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Incredible street footage of Man Jumping Over Car with flip in NYC *as seen on Jon Hammond Show TV show and HammondCast! This is a Must-See! Jon Hammond's official site: http://www.HammondCast.com

Studio:"You Are Too Beautiful" on HammondCast

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Studio session of beautiful Jazz Ballad "You Are Too Beautiful" covered by JOE LEE WILSON-voc., BRUNO CARR-drms., LEROY VINNEGAR-bs, JIMMY PONDER-gtr.
JON HAMMOND - Director/Camera
JOE BERGER - Audio Eng.
on HammondCast
*spcl. thanks: Kampo Cultural Studios, Teruo Nakamura 4/26/1988 New York http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006
Jon Hammond is currently Host/Producer of daily CBS Radio show HammondCast M-F 3PM PST KYCY/KYOU 1550AM
*Tags: Jazz, Ballad, JON HAMMOND Show, HammondCast, MCTV, Time Warner, CBS Radio

"You Are Too Beautiful" Studio Doc. on HammondCast

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Studio session of beautiful Jazz Ballad "You Are Too Beautiful" covered by JOE LEE WILSON-voc., BRUNO CARR-drms., LEROY VINNEGAR-bs, JIMMY PONDER-gtr.
JON HAMMOND - Director/Camera
JOE BERGER - Audio Eng.
on HammondCast
*spcl. thanks: Kampo Cultural Studios, Teruo Nakamura 4/26/1988 New York http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006
Jon Hammond is currently Host/Producer of daily CBS Radio show HammondCast M-F 3PM PST KYCY/KYOU 1550AM
*Tags: Jazz, Ballad, JON HAMMOND Show, HammondCast, MCTV, Time Warner, CBS Radio

Liberated Brother JON HAMMOND Band

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JON HAMMOND Band performing "Liberated Brother" a Latin style composition by Horace Silver at New York's FIVE SPOT CLUB in the famous HOTEL WOLCOTT where BUDDY HOLLY stayed while recording with Phil Everly and some of the Survivors of The Titanic in the elegant hotel in the shadow of the EMPIRE STATE Building at 4 W.31st St. On the band: ALEX FOSTER-tenor sax, CHUGGY CARTER-perc., GRAHAM HAWTHORNE-drms., BARRY FINNERTY-gtr., JON HAMMOND-organ/bass *As Seen on the long-running Jon Hammond Show TV Show and HammondCast http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006

*Tags: Five Spot Club, Hotel Wolcott, Buddy Holly, Phil Everly, Abraham Lincoln, 1862, Emancipation! , HammondCast

Liberated Brother JON HAMMOND Band

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JON HAMMOND Band performing "Liberated Brother" a Latin style composition by Horace Silver at New York's FIVE SPOT CLUB in the famous HOTEL WOLCOTT where BUDDY HOLLY stayed while recording with Phil Everly and some of the Survivors of The Titanic in the elegant hotel in the shadow of the EMPIRE STATE Building at 4 W.31st St. On the band: ALEX FOSTER-tenor sax, CHUGGY CARTER-perc., GRAHAM HAWTHORNE-drms., BARRY FINNERTY-gtr., JON HAMMOND-organ/bass *As Seen on the long-running Jon Hammond Show TV Show and HammondCast http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006

*Tags: Five Spot Club, Hotel Wolcott, Buddy Holly, Phil Everly, Abraham Lincoln, 1862, Emancipation! , HammondCast

JOE BERGER on HammondCast

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Guitarist/Audio Engineer JOE BERGER on HammondCast *as seen on Jon's TV show The Jon Hammond Show 23rd Year in New York USA. This clip includes Video by LORI and live footage personally shot by Mr. Hammond of Joe jamming with JAMES BUCK and COLD BLUE STEEL blues band in Dallas TX with TONY DUKES on very old Fender bass.
Enjoy! http://www.HammondCast c)2006

*Tags: Dallas Antique Guitar Show, Cold Blue Steel, Jon Hammond Show, MCTV, Video by LORI, HammondCast, Fender, Blues, KYCY, KYOU, CBS Radio

Mayor ED KOCH on HammondCast DiamondVision NYC

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An incredible Press Conference with NY Mayor ED KOCH as seen on The Jon Hammond Show HammondCast in Times Square NYC on Mitsubishi DiamondVision!
Jon made a deal with Mitsubishi to have his TV show with Video by LORI on the big DiamondVision Times Sq. screen (First big-screen outdoor TV!) for 1 and half years, 80-times-a-day including the famous New Years Countdown seen on Dick Clark's ABC Broadcast 2 consecutive years *with commentary by Jon Hammond..AND a cameo appearance in the crowd with Nikon! *Info: http://www.HammondCast.com this is a must-see!

*Tags: Police Commisioner Ben Ward, Mayor Ed Koch, Mitsubishi DiamondVision, Jon Hammond Show, HammondCast, Video by LORI, Milk Cartons, Freddie "The Utter", Press Conference, MCTV, KYCY, KYOU, CBS Radio, Gas, Big Lunch!

Mayor ED KOCH on HammondCast DiamondVision NYC

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An incredible Press Conference with NY Mayor ED KOCH as seen on The Jon Hammond Show HammondCast in Times Square NYC on Mitsubishi DiamondVision!
Jon made a deal with Mitsubishi to have his TV show with Video by LORI on the big DiamondVision Times Sq. screen (First big-screen outdoor TV!) for 1 and half years, 80-times-a-day including the famous New Years Countdown seen on Dick Clark's ABC Broadcast 2 consecutive years *with commentary by Jon Hammond..AND a cameo appearance in the crowd with Nikon! *Info: http://www.HammondCast.com this is a must-see!

*Tags: Police Commisioner Ben Ward, Mayor Ed Koch, Mitsubishi DiamondVision, Jon Hammond Show, HammondCast, Video by LORI, Milk Cartons, Freddie "The Utter", Press Conference, MCTV, KYCY, KYOU, CBS Radio, Gas, Big Lunch!

John Entwistle "Summertime Blues" HammondCast

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The late great JOHN ENTWISTLE (of The WHO) performing "Summertime Blues" Mixed by JOE BERGER with popular NY cover band RAT RACE CHOIR *MARK HITT-gtr., STEVE LUONGO-drms., JACK HOTOP-keys, DAVE CHMELA-voc. Camera Documentation: JON HAMMOND
Fall 1987 at Bottom Line NY Blood Drive Concert promoted by K-ROCK 92.3 HOWARD STERN, Meg Griffin annc.
*This is the famous concert that led to WHO Reunion Tour after WHO's Manager BILL CURBISHLEY reported back to PETE TONWSHEND (who at that time was not on speaking terms with Entwistle) how good they sounded. Then Pete sent the famous TELEGRAM to John informing him that if he continued to perform their music with the "American Blokes" then there would never be a reunion. 2 weeks later they were in rehearsal and subsequent Who Reunion Tour. *Note: JOE BERGER introduced JOHN ENTWISTLE to Rat Race Choir (Chicago) then traveled to London with Hammond and the film from Chicago where they encouraged John to come to America to play together with the very competent original members of RRC known for their WHO covers (Also TULL & ZEP) therefore Joe Berger is directly responsible for WHO "REUNION 1987" *More Info: http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006 *As seen on Jon Hammond Show TV Show (23rd year).

*Tags: John Entwistle, Joe Berger, Jon Hammond, HammondCast, Howard Stern, K-ROCK 92.3, Rat Race Choir, Mark Hitt, MCTV, Jack Hotop, Dave Chmela, Steve Luongo, Chicago, NAMM, London, British Music Fair, Norbert Hilbich, Sennheiser, Dorian Gray, Highland Express, First Officer Tony May, Disfunctional Band, King's Cross Bed and Breakfast, Remy Cognac

Flight Deck of HIGHLANDER 747-123 Jon Hammond

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Special thanks to First Officer and part owner Tony May and the Crew of this elegant bird the HIGHLANDER of HIGHLAND EXPRESS. *As seen on The Jon Hammond Show 23rd year New York USA. Ham-Berger Productions, Jon Hammond & Joe Berger flew the Highlander to meet with John Entwistle (RIP) of The WHO in beginning of Feb. 1987. These shots would not be possible today. Enjoy!
Thank you for the wonderful service and for helping us accomplish our mission Crew of Highland Express HIGHLANDER, Jon Hammond http://www.HammondCast.com

*Tags: Highland Express, Old Bell Inn, Prestwick, Highlander, Birmingham, Aberdeen, EWR, 747-100 Series, Elegant, Aviation, John Entwistle, Ham-Berger Productions, HammondCast, MCTV

Flight Deck of HIGHLANDER 747-123 Jon Hammond

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Special thanks to First Officer and part owner Tony May and the Crew of this elegant bird the HIGHLANDER of HIGHLAND EXPRESS. *As seen on The Jon Hammond Show 23rd year New York USA. Ham-Berger Productions, Jon Hammond & Joe Berger flew the Highlander to meet with John Entwistle (RIP) of The WHO in beginning of Feb. 1987. These shots would not be possible today. Enjoy!
Thank you for the wonderful service and for helping us accomplish our mission Crew of Highland Express HIGHLANDER, Jon Hammond http://www.HammondCast.com

*Tags: Highland Express, Old Bell Inn, Prestwick, Highlander, Birmingham, Aberdeen, EWR, 747-100 Series, Scottish Airline, Elegant, Aviation, John Entwistle, Ham-Berger Productions, HammondCast, MCTV

JOHN ENTWISTLE w/Rat Race Choir Ham-Berger Productions as on HammondCast

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The late great JOHN ENTWISTLE (of The WHO) performing "Summertime Blues" Mixed by JOE BERGER with popular NY cover band RAT RACE CHOIR *MARK HITT-gtr., STEVE LUONGO-drms., JACK HOTOP-keys, DAVE CHMELA-voc. Camera Documentation: JON HAMMOND
Fall 1987 at Bottom Line NY Blood Drive Concert promoted by K-ROCK 92.3 HOWARD STERN, Meg Griffin annc.
*This is the famous concert that led to WHO Reunion Tour after WHO's Manager BILL CURBISHLEY reported back to PETE TONWSHEND (who at that time was not on speaking terms with Entwistle) how good they sounded. Then Pete sent the famous TELEGRAM to John informing him that if he continued to perform their music with the "American Blokes" then there would never be a reunion. 2 weeks later they were in rehearsal and subsequent Who Reunion Tour. *Note: JOE BERGER introduced JOHN ENTWISTLE to Rat Race Choir (Chicago) then traveled to London with Hammond and the film from Chicago where they encouraged John to come to America to play together with the very competent original members of RRC known for their WHO covers (Also TULL & ZEP) therefore Joe Berger is directly responsible for WHO "REUNION 1987" *More Info: http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006 *As seen on Jon Hammond Show TV Show (23rd year).

*Tags: John Entwistle, Joe Berger, Jon Hammond, HammondCast, Howard Stern, K-ROCK 92.3, Rat Race Choir, Mark Hitt, MCTV, Jack Hotop, Dave Chmela, Steve Luongo, Chicago, NAMM, London, British Music Fair, Norbert Hilbich, Sennheiser, Dorian Gray, Highland Express, First Officer Tony May, Disfunctional Band, King's Cross Bed and Breakfast, Remy Cognac

John Entwistle "My Generation" HammondCast

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The late great JOHN ENTWISTLE (of The WHO) performing "My Generation" Mixed by JOE BERGER with popular NY cover band RAT RACE CHOIR *MARK HITT-gtr., STEVE LUONGO-drms., JACK HOTOP-keys, DAVE CHMELA-voc. Camera Documentation: JON HAMMOND
Fall 1987 at Bottom Line NY Blood Drive Concert promoted by K-ROCK 92.3 HOWARD STERN, Meg Griffin annc.
*This is the famous concert that led to WHO Reunion Tour after WHO's Manager BILL CURBISHLEY reported back to PETE TONWSHEND (who at that time was not on speaking terms with Entwistle) how good they sounded. Then Pete sent the famous TELEGRAM to John informing him that if he continued to perform their music with the "American Blokes" then there would never be a reunion. 2 weeks later they were in rehearsal and subsequent Who Reunion Tour. *Note: JOE BERGER introduced JOHN ENTWISTLE to Rat Race Choir (Chicago) then traveled to London with Hammond and the film from Chicago where they encouraged John to come to America to play together with the very competent original members of RRC known for their WHO covers (Also TULL & ZEP) therefore Joe Berger is directly responsible for WHO "REUNION 1987" *More Info: http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006 *As seen on Jon Hammond Show TV Show (23rd year).

*Tags: John Entwistle, Joe Berger, Jon Hammond, HammondCast, Howard Stern, K-ROCK 92.3, Rat Race Choir, Mark Hitt, MCTV, Jack Hotop, Dave Chmela, Steve Luongo, Chicago, NAMM, London, British Music Fair, Norbert Hilbich, Sennheiser, Dorian Gray, Highland Express, First Officer Tony May, Disfunctional Band, King's Cross Bed and Breakfast, Remy Cognac

Lionel Hampton/Al Jazzbeaux Collins/HammondCast

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Priceless footage from live broadcast with broadcasting legend AL JAZZBEAUX COLLINS and the late great LIONEL HAMPTON *as heard on Jon Hammond's tv show and radio show HammondCast, as Lionel gets his vibraphone set up and Jazzbeaux adlibs in his classic style as it is being broadcasted live. Finally Lionel begins playing and all-star ensemble join in, including: RONNIE CUBER, JOHN HICKS, DAVE FINK, TOM HARRELL, URBIE GREEN and more. From Jon Hammond's personal archive. *More info: http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006 JON HAMMOND International, Inc.USA

*Tags: Lionel Hampton, Al Jazzbeaux Collins, John Hicks, Jon Hammond, Urbie Green, HammondCast, Ronnie Cuber, Dave Fink, Jazz, WNEW, Radio, KYCY, KYOU, MCTV, Time Warner, Jon Hammond Show, Arthur Prysock, Panama Francis, Vibraphone, Vibes, Woody Herman

Lionel Hampton/Al Jazzbeaux Collins/HammondCast

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Priceless footage from live broadcast with broadcasting legend AL JAZZBEAUX COLLINS and the late great LIONEL HAMPTON *as heard on Jon Hammond's tv show and radio show HammondCast, as Lionel gets his vibraphone set up and Jazzbeaux adlibs in his classic style as it is being broadcasted live. Finally Lionel begins playing and all-star ensemble join in, including: RONNIE CUBER, JOHN HICKS, DAVE FINK, TOM HARRELL, URBIE GREEN and more.
From Jon Hammond's personal archive. *More info: http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006 JON HAMMOND International, Inc.USA

*Tags: Lionel Hampton, Al Jazzbeaux Collins, John Hicks, Jon Hammond, Urbie Green, HammondCast, Ronnie Cuber, Dave Fink, Jazz, WNEW, Radio, KYCY, KYOU, MCTV, Time Warner, Jon Hammond Show, Arthur Prysock, Panama Francis, Vibraphone, Vibes

Uptempo LATE RENT Lift Off! 1989 Mikell's TV: JON HAMMOND Combo

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Uptempo LATE RENT Lift Off! 1989 Mikell's TV: JON HAMMOND Combo Lifting Off at Mikell's NYC powered by the top-shelf Rhythm Section of BERNARD "PRETTY PURDIE drums & CHUGGY CARTER percussion, ALEX FOSTER sax, BARRY FINNERTY guitar and JON HAMMOND at his 1959 Hammond B3 Organ/bass. This highly uptempo rendition of "LATE RENT", Jon Hammond's theme song from his long-time TV and Radio show is cooking so hard that you won't believe it. Bernard's 2 children, Henry & Phyllis were there to hear their father on Hammond's band and make a cameo appearance. This film was previously shown on Jon's TV show "The Jon Hammond Show" now in it's 23rd year on Time Warner and RCN TV in New York City USA. Get ready for Lift Off! c)2006 JON HAMMOND International, Inc. NY, NY, USATags: Lift Off, Hammond B3 Organ, Leslie Speaker, Jon Hammond, Bernard Purdie, HammondCast, Alex Foster, Chuggy Carter, Mikell's, Hugh Masakela, King Curtis, Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, Stuff, Concorde Jet, Star Alliance, KYCY, KYOU, CBS Radio, NDR Radio, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Oslo Norway, Time Warner, Psychedelic, Billboard Magazine, MIDEM, Ahmet Ertegun, Nesuhi Ertegun, Roberta Flack, Atlantic Records, Hank Crawford, Cornell Dupree, Sons of Champlin, James Preston, Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, I left my CAR, ASCAP, American Federation of Musicians Union Local 802 & Local 6

Uptempo LATE RENT Lift Off! 1989 Mikell's TV: JON HAMMOND Combo

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Uptempo LATE RENT Lift Off! 1989 Mikell's TV: JON HAMMOND Combo Lifting Off at Mikell's NYC powered by the top-shelf Rhythm Section of BERNARD "PRETTY PURDIE drums & CHUGGY CARTER percussion, ALEX FOSTER sax, BARRY FINNERTY guitar and JON HAMMOND at his 1959 Hammond B3 Organ/bass. This highly uptempo rendition of "LATE RENT", Jon Hammond's theme song from his long-time TV and Radio show is cooking so hard that you won't believe it. Bernard's 2 children, Henry & Phyllis were there to hear their father on Hammond's band and make a cameo appearance. This film was previously shown on Jon's TV show "The Jon Hammond Show" now in it's 23rd year on Time Warner and RCN TV in New York City USA. Get ready for Lift Off! c)2006 JON HAMMOND International, Inc. NY, NY, USA

Tags: Lift Off, Hammond B3 Organ, Leslie Speaker, Jon Hammond, Bernard Purdie, HammondCast, Alex Foster, Chuggy Carter, Mikell's, Hugh Masakela, King Curtis, Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, Stuff, Concorde Jet, Star Alliance, KYCY, KYOU, CBS Radio, NDR Radio, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Oslo Norway, Time Warner, Psychedelic, Billboard Magazine, MIDEM, Ahmet Ertegun, Nesuhi Ertegun, Roberta Flack, Atlantic Records, Hank Crawford, Cornell Dupree, Sons of Champlin, James Preston, Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, I left my CAR, ASCAP, American Federation of Musicians Union Local 802 & Local 6

No X-Cess Baggage Blues/Mercy! JON HAMMOND Combo 1989

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The Ultimate Soul-Blues-Funk perfomance by JON HAMMOND Combo All-Stars BERNARD PURDIE drums, ALEX FOSTER sax, CHUGGY CARTER percussion, BARRY FINNERTY guitar, and fearless Leader JON HAMMOND B3 Organ/Bass at legendary NY night spot MIKELL'S Aug. 28 1989 playing Jon's composition "No X-Cess Baggage Blues" segued spontaneously in to "Mercy Mercy Mercy"! This historic film documents the explosive force of the power house rhythm section of Purdie & Chuggy kicking the front line of Alex Foster (Saturday Night Live Band), Barry Finnerty (Crusaders, Joe Cocker, Miles Davis) & Jon Hammond, Host/Producer of NY late night TV show The Jon Hammond Show (23rd year now) and currently Hosting CBS Radio show "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" heard M-F 3PM PST on KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM in San Francisco CA and streaming around the world. Jon's official site: http://www.HammondCast.com *Member American Federation of Musicians Union Local 802 & Local 6/ASCAP: http://www.ascap.com/audioportraits/hammond2006.html *Attention lovers of Soul Music! JH says: "The FINGERS...are the SINGERS!" c)2006 JON HAMMOND International, Inc. New York, NY USA

*Tags: Hammond B3 Organ, HammondCast, Bernard Purdie, CBS Radio, Time Warner TV, MCTV, Fried Chicken, Soul Music, Mikell's, KYCY, KYOU, 1550 AM, Leslie Speaker, Mike & Pat Mikell, Hugh Masakela, Jazz, Wynton Marsalis, King Curtis, Cornell Dupree, Billy Preston, Fillmore, Aretha Franklin, Salmon Pink Drums, Sonor, Sabian Cymbals, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Sunburst, Blues, Unified, Jazz Ambassador, Columbia University, Lick Wilmerding California School Mechanical Industrial Arts, Culture, Late Rent, Must Watch

Mikell's "Late Rent" time 1989! JON HAMMOND Band w/Purdie

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Yes it's year 1989, August 28th here at Mikell's jazz club in New York (now defunct legendary club) some highlights from JON HAMMOND'S All-Star night including Hammond's theme song "Late Rent" with BERNARD PURDIE-drums, ALEX FOSTER-tenor sax, BARRY FINNERTY-gtr., CHUGGY CARTER-perc. and JON HAMMOND at his 1959 B3 Organ playing all bass lines as well. Late Rent is the theme song for Jon Hammond's Broadcasts on Radio & TV *Currently Host of "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" on CBS Radio KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM. Excellent rhythm break followed by Late Rent which was a perfect fit for Bernard's "Purdie Shuffle", enjoy! *For more info: http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006*Tags: Hammond B3 Organ, HammondCast, Bernard Purdie, Funk, Blues, Fried Chicken Shuffle, MCTV, Time Warner Cable TV, "The FINGERS...are the SINGERS!

Mikell's-"Late Rent" time 1989 JON HAMMOND Band w/Purdie

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Yes it's year 1989, August 28th here at Mikell's jazz club in New York (now defunct legendary club) some highlights from JON HAMMOND'S All-Star night including Hammond's theme song "Late Rent" with BERNARD PURDIE-drums, ALEX FOSTER-tenor sax, BARRY FINNERTY-gtr., CHUGGY CARTER-perc. and JON HAMMOND at his 1959 B3 Organ playing all bass lines as well. Late Rent is the theme song for Jon Hammond's Broadcasts on Radio & TV *Currently Host of "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" on CBS Radio KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM. Excellent rhythm break followed by Late Rent which was a perfect fit for Bernard's "Purdie Shuffle", enjoy! *For more info: http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006*Tags: Hammond B3 Organ, HammondCast, Bernard Purdie, Funk, Blues, Fried Chicken Shuffle, MCTV, Time Warner Cable TV, "The FINGERS...are the SINGERS!"

"Head Phone" (iPod Song) 1st time performed at Mikell's NY 1989 JON HAMMOND Band w/BERNARD PURDIE drms.

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Watch Video *Here: Jon must have known in 1989 that everybody would be walking around with Head Phone on! (iPod) 1st performance ever of Jon Hammond original with all-star studio band: ALEX FOSTER-tenor sax, BARRY FINNERTY-gtr., CHUGGY CARTER-perc., BERNARD PURDIE-drums & JON HAMMOND at his 1959 B3 Organ in the now defunct but legendary club MIKELL'S that was located at corner Columbus & W.97th St. Mikell's was the studio musicians' hang until it sadly closed. It lasted from 1969-1991 run by Mike and Pat Mikell. Mike died one year ago Nov. 22, 2005 at age 80 of Lou Gehrig's Disease. Many well-known musicians felt at home there including Paul Schaffer of David Letterman's Late Night TV show. The night of this film Hugh Masakela came and hung out the entire night. Cornell Dupree came later and sat in with Jon's band that was known then as JON HAMMOND'S LATE RENT SESSION MEN, featured weekly on Manhattan Cable TV/Time Warner's JON HAMMOND SHOW late night TV Show now in it's 23rd year. Bernard Purdie's first time on the band this night and his 2 children Henry and Phyllis came to listen after hearing about it on the radio. Enjoy! *More info: http://www.HammondCast.com ASCAP JON HAMMOND Intl. Inc. c)2006

"Head Phone" (iPod Song) 1st time performed at Mikell's NY 1989 JON HAMMOND Band w/BERNARD PURDIE drms.

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Jon must have known in 1989 that everybody would be walking around with Head Phone on! (iPod) 1st performance ever of Jon Hammond original with all-star studio band: ALEX FOSTER-tenor sax, BARRY FINNERTY-gtr., CHUGGY CARTER-perc., BERNARD PURDIE-drums & JON HAMMOND at his 1959 B3 Organ in the now defunct but legendary club MIKELL'S that was located at corner Columbus & W.97th St. Mikell's was the studio musicians' hang until it sadly closed. It lasted from 1969-1991 run by Mike and Pat Mikell. Mike died one year ago Nov. 22, 2005 at age 80 of Lou Gehrig's Disease. Many well-known musicians felt at home there including Paul Schaffer of David Letterman's Late Night TV show. The night of this film Hugh Masakela came and hung out the entire night. Cornell Dupree came later and sat in with Jon's band that was known then as JON HAMMOND'S LATE RENT SESSION MEN, featured weekly on Manhattan Cable TV/Time Warner's JON HAMMOND SHOW late night TV Show now in it's 23rd year. Bernard Purdie's first time on the band this night and his 2 children Henry and Phyllis came to listen after hearing about it on the radio. Enjoy! *More info: http://www.HammondCast.com ASCAP JON HAMMOND Intl. Inc. c)2006

Party Is Forbidden Here HAMMOND/PURDIE Mikell's NY 1989

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Based on a TRUE story, Hammond wrote this song first performed Aug. 28th 1989 at Mikell's NYC: PARTY IS FORBIDDEN HERE! This film features drummers Bernard Purdie & Chuggy Carter, the Power-House Rhythm Section getting down! Jon Hammond at his 1959 B3 organ along with Alex Foster-sax & Barry Finnerty-guitar *PV-930 cam-Joe Berger. A night to remember! *More info: http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006

Party Is Forbidden Here HAMMOND/PURDIE Mikell's NY 1989

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Based on a TRUE story, Hammond wrote this song first performed Aug. 28th 1989 at Mikell's NYC: PARTY IS FORBIDDEN HERE! This film features drummers Bernard Purdie & Chuggy Carter, the Power-House Rhythm Section getting down! Jon Hammond at his 1959 B3 organ along with Alex Foster-sax & Barry Finnerty-guitar *PV-930 cam-Joe Berger. A night to remember! *More info: http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006

HAMMOND/PURDIE = SUGAR/ONIONS

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This remarkable music documentary clip captures the first-time sponaneous combustion of Mr. Hammond's organ combo at Mikell's (RIP) with powerful rhythm section of BERNARD PURDIE-drums, CHUGGY CARTER-perc., BARRY FINNERTY-gtr., ALEX FOSTER-sax & JON HAMMOND at the B3 Organ/bass playing Sugar and Hammond's shuffle "White Onions" on Aug. 28th 1989. *PV-930 Cam: Joe Berger. Jon Hammond is currently host of daily CBS Radio program "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM *More info: http://www.HammondCast.com

HAMMOND/PURDIE = SUGAR/ONIONS

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This remarkable music documentary clip captures the first-time sponaneous combustion of Mr. Hammond's organ combo at Mikell's (RIP) with powerful rhythm section of BERNARD PURDIE-drums, CHUGGY CARTER-perc., BARRY FINNERTY-gtr., ALEX FOSTER-sax & JON HAMMOND at the B3 Organ/bass playing Sugar and Hammond's shuffle "White Onions" on Aug. 28th 1989. *PV-930 Cam: Joe Berger. Jon Hammond is currently host of daily CBS Radio program "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM *More info: http://www.HammondCast.com

HAMMOND/PURDIE = SUGAR/ONIONS

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This remarkable music documentary clip captures the first-time sponaneous combustion of Mr. Hammond's organ combo at Mikell's (RIP) with powerful rhythm section of BERNARD PURDIE-drums, CHUGGY CARTER-perc., BARRY FINNERTY-gtr., ALEX FOSTER-sax & JON HAMMOND at the B3 Organ/bass playing Sugar and Hammond's shuffle "White Onions" on Aug. 28th 1989. *PV-930 Cam: Joe Berger. Jon Hammond is currently host of daily CBS Radio program "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM *More info: http://www.HammondCast.com

RUG TIME Osaka - JON HAMMOND at B3 Organ

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There wasn't any carpets in Rug Time, when JON HAMMOND arrived he said: "Everybody break out your carpets...because it's RUG TIME!" (famous Organ Lounge in Osaka...they must have meant "Ragtime") A MUST SEE when you're in Osaka KIX Japan! accompanied by Hidefumi Nose (guitar) and Kengo Komae (drums). *Special thanks OSAMU YAMAMOTO YS Corp. & MIDORI ONO. Bossa Nova version of "Shadow Of Your Smile" *Jon is Host of CBS Radio KYCY/KYOU "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" M-F 3PM PST 1550 AM on the dial in San Francisco CA. *More Info: http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006 http://jonhammond.blip.tv *Tags: Hammond B3, Organ, Osaka Japan, HammondCast, KIX, United Airlines, RUG TIME, Midori Ono, Osamu Yamamoto, Kengo Komae, Hidefumi Nose, Jazz, Bossa Nova, Organ Lounge

Lord Mayor of Oslo Norway PER DITLEV-SIMONSEN on HammondCast

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A special visit with Lord Mayor of Oslo PER DITLEV-SIMONSEN in Oslo Norway on Jon Hammond's HammondCast Show for CBS' KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM! Mayor Simonsen fondly recalls attending Stanford University in Palo Alto CA and speaks with Jon about the history and rich cultural tradition of 1000-year-old Oslo, home of the Nobel Peace Prize and numerous annual music festivals! *Special Thanks: Kevin Gallagher & Jan Grindheim of Oslo Teknopol http://www.oslo.teknopol.no Jon's official site: http://www.HammondCast.com , as heard M-F 3PM PST on 1550 AM in San Francisco CA c)2006

Aage D?nhaupt-LUFTHANSA Technik AG on HammondCast

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Aage D?nhaupt, Director of International Communications for LUFTHANSA Technik AG in Hamburg Germany speaks with Jon Hammond of HammondCast KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM about the specialized work they are doing maintaining the fleet and custom interior building for VIP Clients including special features such as flying emergency room hospitals and luxury interiors. Challenger 850 Corporate Jets, 747 and now the Airbus A380 are all being expertly outfitted at HAM Lufthansa Technik, established in year 1954. *excerpt from HammondCast on CBS Radio KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM in San Francisco CA http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006

Pocket Funk LIVE JON HAMMOND Band w/BERNARD PURDIE at Mikell's NY

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This classic film/Jazz Funk Movie from August 28, 1989 shot at the legendary Mikell's in New York City at Columbus & W.97th St. of JON HAMMOND Band playing first time with the great studio drummer BERNARD "Pretty" PURDIE on drums along with ALEX FOSTER on sax, CHUGGY CARTER percussion, BARRY FINNERTY guitar and JON HAMMOND at his mint 1959 Hammond B3 Organ (& bass). Playing Jon's funky composition: "Pocket Funk" featuring this fine rhythm section. This film SMOKES! Musicians playing FOR Muisicians..in the house was HUGH MASAKELA all night long. Mikell's was the traditional "Hang" for NY Studio Musicians. Enjoy! Jon Hammond's official site: http://www.HammondCast.com He is now Host of daily CBS Radio show "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" on KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM 3PM PST *Tags: Pat & Mike Mikell, Hugh Masakela, Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, Hammond B3 Organ, Fried Chicken. Salmon Pink Sonor Signature Drums, Sabian Cymbals, 1959 Les Paul Sunburst, JON HAMMOND Show MCTV Time Warner TV **Special thanks: JOE BERGER & SCOTT COOPER

SIDEWINDER-JON HAMMOND Band w/BERNARD PURDIE drums 1989

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This outstanding 1989 film clip captures the excitement and up-close look at the very-first pairing up of organist JON HAMMOND'S combo with studio drummer BERNARD PURDIE playing the Lee Morgan classic "SIDEWINDER" including solo by Bernard. Bernard's 2 children were in the house that night along with musicians including HUGH MASAKELA at MIKELL'S on Columbus & W.97th St. which was the traditional "musicians hang" in those days. Jon broke out his mint 1959 Hammond B3 for the occasion, enjoy! *More Info: http://www.HammondCast.com Musicians: JON HAMMOND-B3 organ, ALEX FOSTER-sax, BARRY FINNERTY-gtr., CHUGGY CARTER-perc., BERNARD PURDIE-drums *Note: Jon Hammond is Host of CBS Radio daily program "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" M-F 3PM PST KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM, 23rd year TV Show and touring world wide.

SIDEWINDER-JON HAMMOND Band w/BERNARD PURDIE drums 1989

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This outstanding 1989 film clip captures the excitement and up-close look at the very-first pairing up of organist JON HAMMOND'S combo with studio drummer BERNARD PURDIE playing the Lee Morgan classic "SIDEWINDER" including solo by Bernard. Bernard's 2 children were in the house that night along with musicians including HUGH MASAKELA at MIKELL'S on Columbus & W.97th St. which was the traditional "musicians hang" in those days. Jon broke out his mint 1959 Hammond B3 for the occasion, enjoy! *More Info: http://www.HammondCast.com Musicians: JON HAMMOND-B3 organ, ALEX FOSTER-sax, BARRY FINNERTY-gtr., CHUGGY CARTER-perc., BERNARD PURDIE-drums *Note: Jon Hammond is Host of CBS Radio daily program "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" M-F 3PM PST KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM, 23rd year TV Show and touring world wide.

SIDEWINDER-JON HAMMOND Band w/BERNARD PURDIE drums 1989

Watch the video

This outstanding 1989 film clip captures the excitement and up-close look at the very-first pairing up of organist JON HAMMOND'S combo with studio drummer BERNARD PURDIE playing the Lee Morgan classic "SIDEWINDER" including solo by Bernard. Bernard's 2 children were in the house that night along with musicians including HUGH MASAKELA at MIKELL'S on Columbus & W.97th St. which was the traditional "musicians hang" in those days. Jon broke out his mint 1959 Hammond B3 for the occasion, enjoy! *More Info: http://www.HammondCast.com Musicians: JON HAMMOND-B3 organ, ALEX FOSTER-sax, BARRY FINNERTY-gtr., CHUGGY CARTER-perc., BERNARD PURDIE-drums *Note: Jon Hammond is Host of CBS Radio daily program "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" M-F 3PM PST KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM, 23rd year TV Show and touring world wide.

Pocket Funk LIVE JON HAMMOND Band w/BERNARD PURDIE at Mikell's NY

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This classic film/Jazz Funk Movie from August 28, 1989 shot at the legendary Mikell's in New York City at Columbus & W.97th St. of JON HAMMOND Band playing first time with the great studio drummer BERNARD "Pretty" PURDIE on drums along with ALEX FOSTER on sax, CHUGGY CARTER percussion, BARRY FINNERTY guitar and JON HAMMOND at his mint 1959 Hammond B3 Organ (& bass). Playing Jon's funky composition: "Pocket Funk" featuring this fine rhythm section. This film SMOKES! Musicians playing FOR Muisicians..in the house was HUGH MASAKELA all night long. Mikell's was the traditional "Hang" for NY Studio Musicians. Enjoy! Jon Hammond's official site: http://www.HammondCast.com He is now Host of daily CBS Radio show "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" on KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM 3PM PST *Tags: Pat & Mike Mikell, Hugh Masakela, Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, Hammond B3 Organ, Fried Chicken. Salmon Pink Sonor Signature Drums, Sabian Cymbals, 1959 Les Paul Sunburst, JON HAMMOND Show MCTV Time Warner TV **Special thanks: JOE BERGER & SCOTT COOPER

Pocket Funk LIVE JON HAMMOND Band w/BERNARD PURDIE at Mikell's NY

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This classic film/Jazz Funk Movie from August 28, 1989 shot at the legendary Mikell's in New York City at Columbus & W.97th St. of JON HAMMOND Band playing first time with the great studio drummer BERNARD "Pretty" PURDIE on drums along with ALEX FOSTER on sax, CHUGGY CARTER percussion, BARRY FINNERTY guitar and JON HAMMOND at his mint 1959 Hammond B3 Organ (& bass). Playing Jon's funky composition: "Pocket Funk" featuring this fine rhythm section. This film SMOKES! Musicians playing FOR Muisicians..in the house was HUGH MASAKELA all night long. Mikell's was the traditional "Hang" for NY Studio Musicians. Enjoy! Jon Hammond's official site: http://www.HammondCast.com He is now Host of daily CBS Radio show "Jon Hammond's Afternoon Slide" on KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM 3PM PST

*Tags: Pat & Mike Mikell, Hugh Masakela, Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, Hammond B3 Organ, Fried Chicken. Salmon Pink Sonor Signature Drums, Sabian Cymbals, 1959 Les Paul Sunburst, JON HAMMOND Show MCTV Time Warner TV
**Special thanks: JOE BERGER & SCOTT COOPER

JON HAMMOND Show (Vintage)

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JON HAMMOND Show *as seen for 23 years on Time Warner & MCTV in New York City. This classic clip includes Jon's signature tune "Late Rent" with Video by LORI and old footage of original members of Jefferson Airplane and Terry Haggerty of Sons of Champlin. Enjoy! http://www.HammondCast.com *Tune in HammondCast on CBS Radio M-F 3PM PST c)2006

*Tags: KYCY, KYOU, CBS Radio, HammondCast, Sons of Champlin, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Hammond Organ, Video by LORI, American Federation of Musicians Union Local 802 & Local 6/ASCAP "The FINGERS...are the SINGERS!"

Lord Mayor of Oslo PER DITLEV-SIMENSON on HammondCast Show

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A special visit with Lord Mayor of Oslo PER DITLEV-SIMENSON in Oslo Norway on Jon Hammond's HammondCast Show for CBS' KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM!
Mayor Simenson fondly recalls attending Stanford University in Palo Alto CA and speaks with Jon about the history and rich cultural tradition of 1000-year-old Oslo, home of the Nobel Peace Prize and numerous annual music festivals!
*Special Thanks: Kevin Gallagher & Jan Grindheim of Oslo Teknopol http://www.oslo.teknopol.no
Jon's official site: http://www.HammondCast.com , as heard M-F 3PM PST on 1550 AM in San Francisco CA c)2006

Aage Dünhaupt-LUFTHANSA Technik on HammondCast with Jon Hammond

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Aage Dünhaupt, Director of International Communications for LUFTHANSA Technik AG in Hamburg Germany speaks with Jon Hammond of HammondCast KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM about the specialized work they are doing maintaining the fleet and custom interior building for VIP Clients including special features such as flying emergency room hospitals and luxury interiors. Challenger 850 Corporate Jets, 747 and now the Airbus A380 are all being expertly outfitted at HAM Lufthansa Technik, established in year 1954. *excerpt from HammondCast on CBS Radio KYCY/KYOU 1550 AM in San Francisco CA http://www.HammondCast.com c)2006