| Contents |
Foreword / by Dominic Milano -- Introduction: When you say "B-3," you've said it all -- All hail the king! B-3 basics -- Down and dirty: The Hammond B-3's unbeatable mechanical soul -- Laurens Hammond: synchronous clocks to organ stops -- Hammonds you may have known -- Buying and maintaining a B-3: what to look for, what you can fix -- Don Leslie: the whirl to success -- Tips from the stars: legends share their playing techniques -- B-3 wannabes and Leslie simulators: digital, electronic, and electro-acoustic stand-ins -- Support: prophets, saviors, experts, and others who can make your life happier ; Contacts -- Hammondography: must-hears -- Glossary. |
| Abstract |
The music of Jimmy Smith, Booker T. Jones, Gregg Allman, Billy Preston, Jon Lord, Sly Stone, and so many others ignites with the unmistakable purrs, growls, and screams of the Hammond B-3 organ. In fact, the B-3 has been grinding its way through gospel, R&B, rock, blues, and jazz since 1954--and even today, young artists continue to invent new ways of featuring it in their music. Now fully updated, this book traces the technological and artistic evolution of the B-3 and other tonewheel organs, as well as the whirling Leslie speakers that catapulted the Hammond sound into history. You'll discover the genius that went into the development of Hammond's tonewheel generator, drawbar harmonics, percussion, scanner vibrato, and other innovations, as well as the incredible assistance Don Leslie provided for Hammond by creating his famous rotating speaker system. Plus, B-3 legends including soul-jazzman Jimmy McGriff and progressive rocker Keith Emerson share their playing techniques; technical experts offer tips on buying, restoring, and maintaining Hammonds and Leslies; and over 200 photos illustrate historic Hammond organs, Leslie cabinets, and B-3 masters at work. The second edition includes: Hands-on master classes--complete with full music notation--conducted with some of the most talented young Hammond players on the planet (Joey DeFrancesco, Mike Eppley, Larry Goldings, and Tony Zamagni); the renowned "25 Hammond licks you must know" by Dave Amels; additional performance tips from masters such as Tom Coster, John Medeski, Rosemary Bailey, Paul Shaffer, and Rod Argent; how to use your Hammond as a defensive weapon, as told by the incomparable Moe Denham; details and illustrations showing the best ways to mic a Leslie cabinet; a comprehensive overview of B-3 wannabes and Leslie simulators; an updated discography spotlighting the Hammond greats. |
