Great sounds of Vibraphone-based Jazz by Hammond Beat Records. Hammondbeat On Vibes is a new series started with fellow Oregon resident Thomas Mackay who kicks things off with 2 volumes of infectious laid back vibraphonic grooves. You are listening to volume 1: Jackson [HBV-001] which will be available in a limited edition CD or from Hammondbeat Digital - available everywhere on June 21, 2013.

Thomas Mackay (vibes), Paul Turnipseed {guitar), John Zalabak (bass), Kelvin Underwood (drums)


'Thomas owes an obvious debt to the great Bobby Hutcherson. With a clear tone, strong chops and good ideas he is also reminiscent of modern vibes masters Bryan Carrott and Joe Locke. A fine debut from a fellow Oregonian.' ~ Rob Scheps

Next up from Hammondbeat:

Here's That Rainy Day [HBV-002], a collection of standards by The Thomas Mackay Quintet.

Trans-mission [HBR-015] by Blaxound

Hotel Constellation [HBR-016] by The Link Quartet featuring Miss Modus

In a collection of fast-paced Hammond Funk to make you envision scenes from obscure Euro cinema of the 70's, Hammond Beat Records presents a best-of series which features selected tunes from their extensive catalog. Be on the look out for this collective of musicians to create sounds to boost your adrenaline like a high speed movie chase in 2013 and beyond.

Hammondbeat Records presents their collective of musicians who combine to bring excellence in a revival of late 60's to mid 70's Hammond organ sound on the HBL Limited Series Sampler. From mellow Jazz to funky Soul grooves, each artist presents a variety of moods and styles in Hammond-based Jazz and Soul. For enthusiasts of funky Hammond music, this compilation will probably remind you of a great period where artists used the hammond organ to make wonderful music which is relaxing. Here is a review from the label:

"The Hammondbeat Limited series services those ep's, side-projects, one-offs, and off-beat styles that we dig but weren't quite right for the main album series at the time they got our attention. In hindsight we think we got it mostly right.

Initially we set out with a trio of EPs (which predates our vinyl series by a few years), the first of which was the recording debut of world renowned The Dansettes, now conquering the world as The Sweet Divines.

Then we ventured into some very strange territory with the baritone sax led Baron Samedi Ecstatic Soul Quintet. Probably the most un-Hammondbeat record we've produced, but jazz and fusion fans should take notice of this now retired band.

In conjunction with The Link Quartet's "Evolution" which saw the re-release of all of their pre-Hammondbeat catalog on one CD, we caught up with their European compilation-only appearances that followed on the bonus disc "Decade".

Nick Rossi Set will probably be our only truly jazz record and was recorded with the spirit of Blue Note and the Lou Donaldson crew in mind. We are very proud of this record but learned a few lessons about the jazz market in the U.s.

Paolo's "Applecore" was to be this little tribute EP that quickly evolved into a massive debut album called "A Bigger Tomorrow". So big in fact, that a bonus disc version was produced with the 2nd disc called "Building A Bigger Tomorrow" and as such "Applecore" only made it out digitally so that it could be included on the special edition of the album.

Paolo returns in the duo "Low Fidelity Jet-Set Orchestra" that is library music run amok. Fans of Shawn Lee should check this one out.

Modus' "Sounds From The Kitten Casino" broke the rules of Hammondbeat being primarily an instrumental label. That combined with being a finished production offered to us post mastering meant we missed out on the process necessary to it being a true Hammondbeat series title. We have mixed feelings about that as the record is really fantastic and certainly does feel like it belongs here. As such, it is the only HBL series title that got a minimix too, so be sure to check that out.

And finally, Flyjack's second EP got the golden touch from Paolo mid-production (don't ask), and was a project that came on the heels of our performance at SxSW in Austin with Flyjack backing Paolo Apollo Negri's SxSW Odyssey (check out that album in the Hammondbeat Booleg Series HBB). Flyjack took sometime off after this release, but are now back in the clubs again, so here's hoping that album will come into being."

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Here is a mini-mix released by Hammondbeat Records to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of their album "Beat It" by The Link Quartet, one which marks the beginning of the now established label which features a roster of talented organ players, backed by tight bands and vocalists. I highly recommend the fast-paced, funky Hammondbeat sound of The Link Quartet, one review I saw describes their sound as "Booker T on steroids".

If you're a fan of European Funk and Soul music, then you might already sense you're in for a treat when seeing the name of this talented group of musicians. Euro Cinema presents a sampler for their album "Ten-4" on Hammondbeat Records. This band's raw jazz/funk sound is rooted in late 60s organ funk as well as the anonymous "library music" soundtracks to 70s movies. With a simple quartet, Euro Cinema provides the essence of fast-paced Hammond Funk with unmistakable detail and style.

Grab your copy of Euro Cinema's "Ten-4" album now at Amazon | iTunes


Produced by Phil Martin.

Rob Schepens (organ)
Tim den Heijer (guitar)
Dennis Orsel (bass)
Niels Piay (drums)