Oh Yeah

Jan Hammer | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 7, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Wounded Bird Records
• ASIN: B000IHYXE4
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,708 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Editorial Reviews

First time worldwide CD release for this 1976 Jazz Fusion album by keyboardist/songwriter Jan Hammer. Featuring musical assistance from bassist Fernando Saunders, drummer Tony Smith and violinist/guitarist Steve Kindler. The album reached #22 on the Billboard Jazz Album charts. Wounded Bird. 2006.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Important Recording, November 8, 2006

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J. Brow "full-spectrum reader" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oh Yeah (Audio CD)

I ordered this to replace my vinyl, have been waiting years for this to be released on CD and highly recommend this CD for many reasons. First, this is one of those "important" records of the Fusion era. "Magical Dog," the opening track, is written and brilliantly improvised in 11/8 time at a very fast tempo. This was ground-breaking in the 1970's and other tracks are written in odd time signatures. Second, Jan Hammer's use of lead synthesizer and unusual instrument line-up. This is fresh to listen to even now. All the musicians are on this recording are top-notch, extremely technical and talented--and went on to work with many other important musicians. It's very difficult to classify this as anything but "Fusion" and even then that's a stretch with pop-type songs inserted.

I have followed Jan Hammer's career ever since I heard "Led Boots" by Jeff Beck and found out about it was he who played on Jeff Beck's "Wired" album. Always a fun album to listen to!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical!!!, January 1, 2007

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Star Thrower - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oh Yeah (Audio CD)

Listening to this album is pure joy! Jan Hammer is one of the most brilliant and inventive keyboard soloists in modern music. His enthusiasm and personality transcend his chosen instrument (the moog synthesizer)to inspire the listener and accompanying musicians. Equally brilliant are guitarist/violinist Steve Kindler, and bassist Fernando Saunders. Included are a few of Hammer's ingenious compositions Magical Dog, Bambu Forest, and Red and Orange. My personal favorite is Rick Laird's lyrical tune Evolove. The beautiful melody and infectious rhythms keep me coming back for more of this tune after 25 years. It's impossible to sit still while listening to this piece and the funky title track. This album obtains a perfect balance of progressive compositional sensibilities and r&b earthiness. Recommended!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of those flashbacks they always promised..., January 8, 2007

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Phil Watkins "wadcorp" (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oh Yeah (Audio CD)

Yes, I still have my original vinyl copy. "Oh, Yeah?" got constant play when first released back in 1976. Tight, with amazing time changes & incredible hooks, this one wins over everyone who hears it.

Jan Hammer is backed by Jerry Goodman on violin (with whom he did the album "Like Children" earlier), and had worked with during his stint with The Mahavishnu Orchestra. Also on board are Fernando Saunders on bass, and Tony Smith on drums, who are currently working with Lou Reed (!).

A precurser to Hammer's work on "Miami Vice", this proves that he was no one-hit (or one soundtrack) wonder.

If you are a fan of electronic keyboards, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, or in-your-face beats, this is a must-have.