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5.0 out of 5 stars
Hammer Moogs + Elvin Thunder = Killer Stuff, March 8, 2001
This review is from: On the Mountain With Jan Hammer (Audio CD)
To me this is the finest example of the short collaboration of the trio with Elvin Jones, Gene Perla and Jan Hammer. Elvin's group before had involved two screaming chromatic saxes and no harmony instrument (check out "Live at the Lighthouse") and with Jan Hammer things really did change. Hammer has overdubbed several keyboard parts such as the Fender Rhodes and the Minimoog. His notorious soon-to-be-a-trademark pitch-bend technique can be heard here for the very first of times and his Rhodes playing is awesome. Most people remember him only from "Crocket's theme" and are not aware of the fact that he was a killer piano player as well. In the first tune "Thorn of a White Rose" he plays Chick Corea-like modal piano and it is evident that he is one of the most underrated pianists in modern jazz. The combination of Elvin's powerhouse drumming, acoustic bass and Hammer's screaming synth leads is a truly unique blend. In my personal preference, this record stands out as a sound I honestly can say I have not heard elsewhere - a rare occurence.
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