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Born: April 17, 1948 in Prague, Czech Republic
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
To pop music fans, keyboardist Jan Hammer is best known for his work on the soundtrack of the stylish '80s cop series Miami Vice. But Hammer also achieved considerable success in the jazz fusion world, both on his own and as a charter member of John McLaughlin's legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra. Though jazz purists often decry major portions of his s... Continue Bio >>

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Miami Vice Theme

Discography:
2008 Live in New York
2008 Cocaine Cowboys
1994 Drive
1983 Here to Stay
1980 Hammer
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Filmography:
1999 Ultimate DVD: Gold
Moogfest 2006: Live
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Member Of: Mahavishnu Orchestra More >> Similar Artists: Lyle Mays Joe Zawinul Pat Metheny Patrice Rushen Barbara Dennerlein More >>

Influenced By: George Duke Jimi Hendrix John Coltrane Elvin Jones The Beatles More >> Followers: Glen Moore Kevin Jasper Walter Afanasieff Lindstrom & Christabelle Zombi More >>

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