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The Groove Merchant - Chris Hazelton on Hammond Organ
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Күн бұрынHere’s a quick version of one of my favorite tunes “The Groove Merchant” by Jerome Richardson and often associated with the Thad Jones - Mel Lewis Big Band. I recorded this tune on my latest album “After Dark” on Cellar Music: chrishazelton....
By request, this one was filmed from an overhead view. Enjoy!
1963 Hammond A-100 and Leslie 142
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@kevinslover100 7 ай бұрын
There’s a good reason why the Hammond sound is timeless, and this is a great example why. Thank you for such a lovely swinging groove. You’re definitely a master of this instrument.
@ChrisHazeltonB3 7 ай бұрын
Thank you! This year marks 20 years since I first encountered the Hammond organ, and I’m still in love!!!
@nathanbrown816 5 ай бұрын
I have a '62-63 A100 as well, they seem to make the best B3's out there. This song in particular really gives me vibes of someone walking down a street to go to their favorite shop.
@hattrickjmr 14 күн бұрын
Or on the way to see their girl and feeling great!
@obivandings3845 7 ай бұрын
Hey, I'm in the South of Germany and have an A100 from 1963 too: I love how you play and how great our instruments sound! Best wishes ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@Geab12 7 ай бұрын
Its 7 o clock in the morning, enjoying a coffe and listening I can groove into the week 🎉 Thx Chris
@ChrisHazeltonB3 7 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@mihasyaplay8658 6 ай бұрын
amazing. I haven't heard such a groove for a long time. I'm tired of monotonous songs and tired beats. I was lucky to find this video. great job!
@russellmyers2179 5 ай бұрын
Seriously nice groove Chris! I'm also an organ player and had to start snapping my fingers on the 2 and 4! Not overplayed, very melodic and tasteful, thanks.
@ChrisHazeltonB3 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@garys8990 7 ай бұрын
Great playing and sound!!! I love my 1963 B-3!!!!
@deantiquisetnovis 6 ай бұрын
Grooooooovy! I love the Leslie coming in!
@sthulander1 7 ай бұрын
Real, real nice, Chris. WoW !!
@nicolozanotti4730 7 ай бұрын
great instrument, great player
@PepperWilliams_songcovers 6 ай бұрын
I use to play this song in my jazz band in college (Thad Jones/Mel Lewis/Jerome Richardson). Great job! Jerome Richardson use to come and 'sit in' with y band back in the 80's when I was just doing bebop. His Mother lived down the street from me in Berkeley, CA and I would see him all the time.
@JR-nl3mh 6 ай бұрын
Jazzy and funky
@davida.gilmore271 6 ай бұрын
YOu are a BAAAAD man!💯
@ChrisHazeltonB3 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Rev!!!
@kamelghozlani3895 7 ай бұрын
Wow ! Bravo 👏👏👏 !
@adnjazz 7 ай бұрын
love this tune
@jazziejackie 7 ай бұрын
Great playing Chris!!!!
@florencelingaynemusic 7 ай бұрын
so modestly groovy
@ChrisHazeltonB3 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@12JordiVentura 2 ай бұрын
Cool song. HQ & beautiful sounds 👍❤
@ModestNeophyte 7 ай бұрын
i love the warm tone of your tonebar setting, and like.. theres this cushy gummybear sort of sound that sorta rings, somewhere in there.. love it!
@GingerNinjaJazz 7 ай бұрын
love your stuff! A great groove, wonderfully played!
@FishKungfu 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic!
@Dolores5000 7 ай бұрын
Super!
@callejohansson3140 7 ай бұрын
DAMN!!!! About as good as it gets!
@connelljacintorealestate4361 7 ай бұрын
Amazing ❤
@pacocasanovas1605 2 ай бұрын
Dear Chris, I really enjoy your clip (so I went to bandcamp and brought your album). I'm a guitarist (not a pro) who recentely lost a friend who was a great organ player. 3 Weeks ago I had the idea to start playing the organ myself. Now I'm mostly doing finger excersice (on the piano to gain strenght and get dexterity in my hands, especially the right one ) and now transcribe a lot of basslines and bass parts with correct fingerings....and as soon as I get better independence on left to right hand, this will be big fun btw. I'm 45 but it's never too late :-) ...... much thanks for the clip and your music, greetings from far away switzerland
@musicdev 7 ай бұрын
Amazing stuff as always, Chris!
@paulrhodesquinn 6 ай бұрын
Great playing and wonderful groove!
@cimerej 7 ай бұрын
Amen
@wdilks 7 ай бұрын
Sweet
@MetaverseAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Feels like a level in a Mario game :-) Very pleasent.
@paulrhodesquinn 6 ай бұрын
Oh dear 😢
@kenschreiner9466 3 ай бұрын
When I went to pappys with Mrs places they brought ham and scalloped potatoes down
@kenschreiner9466 3 ай бұрын
Mrs Placek
@bristevenson 4 ай бұрын
Almost sounds like there are some brushes and a ride going on in the background, seriously swinging!
@rumblef1sh 7 ай бұрын
Lovely playing, thanks. Am slightly amazed that the tremolo isn't on a footswitch.
@ChrisHazeltonB3 7 ай бұрын
I tried the switch on the side of the swell pedal some years ago, but just couldn’t get with it. Half moon on the rail for life!!
@PeterMayer 7 ай бұрын
I did simple swells on my song. But there was nothing like a full size Leslie blazing behind you.
@Franz_Kreimer_Keys 6 ай бұрын
Great. Are you tapping only the 2 and 4 ?
@ChrisHazeltonB3 6 ай бұрын
Nope, all 4 beats. Specific places are accented by actually playing pedal notes too.
@geldo7921 4 ай бұрын
great playing and sound 👍🎹 What did you use for recording the audio?
@ChrisHazeltonB3 4 ай бұрын
Just my iPhone 13 mini on a mic stand!
@geldo7921 4 ай бұрын
@@ChrisHazeltonB3 sometimes less is more...
@inversemedia 7 ай бұрын
Awesome playing Chris! Is that a ‘63 a100 through a 142? Who’s your Ham tech in KC, it’s dialed in! Wax caps, Red Mylar, or aftermarket?
@ChrisHazeltonB3 7 ай бұрын
This rig was maintained by the late Steve Santee. The A-100 is a 1963 and fairly stock overall with wax caps still. The Leslie is actually a 145 that he swapped in a modded 22H amp for 3-speed operation. I love it! After Steve passed a few years ago, his protege Nate Evans (Revival Audio) took up the mantle, and he does incredible work! He just completely redid my 1969 B-3 and 122. Defoamed the manuals, recapped the AO28 and 122, replaced the crossover network, and a few other things. It is a dream now!
@inversemedia 7 ай бұрын
@@ChrisHazeltonB3 The A-100 sounds great with its wax caps intact, every Hammond/leslie combo has such a unique sound, I love those early CV/BV ones too for their unique grit! I’m sure the ‘69 has a brighter tone with those elements rebuilt, the AO28 is often neglected but does soo much taking that tiny millivolt signal from the TG and producing a hot signal…. I love the sound Dick Sims would get on Clapton albums! Such a great player!
@inversemedia 7 ай бұрын
I forgot why they switched to Foam instead of Felt, hard to believe it was a cost savings and oh man what a killer that was, glad you have a patient tech and you invested to saving your ‘69
@andyward8062 7 ай бұрын
Why do you have the 1' drawbar pulled out. It doesn't work with the percussion on ?
@ChrisHazeltonB3 7 ай бұрын
Correct. I just leave it pulled out in case I want that texture (888000008). That way it’s just flicking off the percussion rocker tab, and I’m there!
@PeterMayer 7 ай бұрын
As a guitarist, I played keyboards, and I got to play a Hammond Oregon on my song called "Playing it Up." You can hear it on my youtube channel by clicking my profile. It was like riding a chopper!