Jan Hammer

Born
April 17, 1948
in Prague, Czechoslovakia 
Active Decades
19001020304050607080902000 
 
by Steve Huey
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 solo work, Hammer has undeniably left his mark, both musically and commercially.



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