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Johnny Hammond: Breakout
ByHammond turned the keyboard into his personal "singing" machine. Relying on a powerful rhythm section, he wailed loud and clear. Soul-jazz like this appealed to a wide audience. Still does. At the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, Hammond mesmerized with his 16-minute edition of "It's Too Late." Guest George Benson seems to be drawing his energy from Hammond. At one point, the organist enthuses like a wild man. The audience reaction matches ours. No wonder they were clapping on 2 and 4. Powerful percussion highlights from Billy Cobham and Airto drive the message home. It was a memorable night, and the added track simply increases the album's unquestioned value. Like most of the other CTI jazz treasures being reissued this year, Johnny Hammond's Breakout is a don't-miss affair.
Track Listing
It's Too Late, Workin' On A Groovy Thing, Never Can Say Goodbye, Blues Selah, Breakout, It's Too Late (live).
Personnel
Johnny "Hammond" Smith
organ, Hammond B3Hank Crawford
saxophone, altoAirto Moreira
percussionEric Gale
guitar, electricGrover Washington, Jr.
saxophoneJohnny Williams
bassDanny Moore
trumpetBilly Cobham
drumsJohn Williams: keyboards.
Album information
Title: Breakout | Year Released: 2002 | Record Label: CTI Records
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