September 24 marks the 50th anniversary of the world premiere of Jon Lord's most famous work - Concerto for Group and Orchestra - at London's Royal Albert Hall. With new performances across Europe, in Canada and elsewhere, the work continues to captivate and enthrall audiences the world over. Its unique combination of orchestra and band … Continue reading Concerto celebrates 50th anniversary
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At first there's a low rumble. Accelerating quickly it becomes that sadly missed signature run up the Hammond keys. The flourishing flow of notes escalates and builds into a crescendo and the band joins in. Back at the Chicken Shack is the opening track and we’re obviously in warm and friendly bluesrock territory here. Bubbly, … Continue reading Review: Jon Lord Blues Project, vinyl edition
Cherry Red Records have released the definitive CD reissue of Jon Lord's excellently eloquent 1982 solo album Before I Forget. The album warrants reappraisal not just for featuring a slew of very familiar friends of Jon's, but also for being a very versatile album - including its five bonus tracks - which sees Jon exhibit … Continue reading Before I Forget, expanded CD reissue
The Jon Lord Blues Project live album has been released on double vinyl. The album was recorded live in Rottweil, Germany on May 14, 2011 with the following lineup: Jon Lord – Hammond organ Miller Anderson – vocals, guitar Maggie Bell – vocals Zoot Money – keyboard, vocals Colin Hodgkinson – bass, vocals Pete York – … Continue reading Jon Lord Blues Project now on vinyl
Over the years, we've been able to share a lot of different footage of Jon Lord and his music. This playlist is our selection. Sit back and enjoy both informal and official footage of Jon in rehearsal and onstage all over the world. Surfing Youtube and other video platforms, what are your favorites videos featuring … Continue reading JonLord.org’s video archive
Jon Lord’s 1970 work Gemini Suite is scheduled for reissue on CD this December. Remastered from the original stereo mixes at Abbey Road, it marks the start of a new Jon Lord reissue series on earMUSIC. Gemini Suite was first performed in September 1970 at London’s Royal Festival Hall with the rest of Deep Purple … Continue reading Gemini Suite reissued in December
An exclusive new version of Jon Lord's Zarabanda Solitaria will feature on a brand new series of CDs titled Music For My Love. Released by London-based label Toccata Classics, the series will ultimately comprise more than 100 new works for string orchestra composed and recorded in the honour of a young woman whose life ended much … Continue reading New Jon Lord work celebrates life and love
Classic tunes, lots of jamming and good times amongst old friends. Jon Lord Blues Project was one of Jon's final touring commitments, visiting the sweaty blues clubs of Germany. Consisting of colleagues from Jon's musical past, who had previously toured as the Olympic Rock and Blues Circus in the 1980s, each one of them had also played with Jon in other projects: Miller … Continue reading Jon Lord’s blues project
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