Making synthesizers look daft… In this fascinating half hour video, Jon Lord discusses Hammond organs with session player and composer Malc Deakin. They recount Jon Lord's invention of the glorious Hammond beast and how he came to meet one in Outer Mongolia. Filmed at Jon Lord's home studio, they also discuss Lord's next musical plans, … Continue reading Jon Lord talks Hammond shop with Malc Deakin
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Among his many upcoming projects, Jon Lord has been commissioned to compose a concerto for Hammond organ and orchestra and with special parts for tympani. The piece will be premiered with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra with Tom Vissgren on tympani in Oslo, Norway in the Spring of 2012. - It is basically a concerto for … Continue reading Jon Lord to compose concerto for Hammond and tympani
Jon Lord and Rick Wakeman recently joined forces to educate and inspire keyboard players and fans alike at London's Tech Music School. At first, Jon Lord opened the school's Hammond Lab and took in the all new setup of digital Hammond organs. Later, Jon was joined by Rick Wakeman for a Q&A session. On his … Continue reading The Maestro meets The Wizard
Jon Lord is set to cut the ribbon and officially open the new Hammond Keyboard Lab at London's Tech Music Schools on November 28 2009. Joining him will be renowned Hammond player James Taylor. Tech Music Schools says they are honoured to have such influential figures present for the opening of the all new premises. … Continue reading Jon Lord to open Hammond Lab in London
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