Artist

Jan Hammer

Prague, Czech Republic · b. 1948

Jan Hammer is a musician from Prague, Czech Republic, active since 1948. Their discography on Gatefold includes 8 records. They also recorded with Mahavishnu Orchestra and Jan Hammer Group.

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19

Albums tracked

125

In collections

1948

Since

3 projects · 125 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

Czech-American pianist, keyboardist, drummer, composer and bandleader. Owner of the Red Gate Studio, Kent, NY and Redgate Studios, Holmes, NY.
Born April 17, 1948 in Prague (former Czechoslovakia). Son of Czech jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer Jan Hammer and jazz vocalist Vlasta Průchová. U.S. resident since 1968. Best known for his soundtrack work, notably on the television series "Miami Vice", and Czechoslovak pop-art fairytale "Šíleně smutná princezna" (The Incredibly Sad Princess, 1968).

Bio from Discogs

Jan Hammer — solo

Their records — most-collected first.

Mahavishnu Orchestra

A project Jan Hammer was part of. Former member.

Jan Hammer Group

A project Jan Hammer was part of.

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