The Hammond Organ: Beauty in the B
Mark Vail
The Hammond Organ: Beauty in the B
Mark Vail
Now fully updated EThe Hammond Organ: Beauty in the BE traces the technological and artistic evolution of the B-3 and other tonewheel organs as well as the whirling Leslie speakers that catapulted the Hammond sound into history. You’ll discover the genius that went into the development of Hammond’s tonewheel generator drawbar harmonics percussion scanner vibrato and other innovations as well as the incredible assistance Don Leslie provided for Hammond by creating his famous rotating speaker system. Plus a B-3 legends including soul-jazzman Jimmy McGriff and progressive rocker Keith Emerson share their playing techniques; technical experts offer tips on buying restoring and maintaining Hammonds and Leslies; and over 200 photos illustrate historic Hammond organs Leslie cabinets and B-3 masters at work.
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