Want to learn how to get a rich sound on the Hammond organ? Check out this video series by master gospel organist Sue Hampton! Watch part one below, then click here to check out the full series: http://bit.ly/1ySh5Rp | Jazz Academy

Before Jimmy Smith, the electric organ had been nearly a novelty in jazz; it was he who made it an important instrument in the genre and influenced nearly every subsequent notable organist in jazz and rock, including Jimmy McGriff, Jack McDuff, Larry Young, Shirley Scott, Al Kooper and Joey DeFrancesco. By 1955 -- which coincidentally was the year Hammond introduced its most popular model, the Hammond B3, he had an organ trio with a new sound. His appearances at Birdland and the 1957 Newport Jaz

This HAMMOND made hits! 🎹🎵 this legendary organ has been the driving force behind some of the most iconic tracks in music. Its rich, soulful sound transforms songs into unforgettable anthems, giving them that extra spark of magic. Whether it’s adding depth to Robbie’s pop masterpieces or injecting Elton’s classics with unmatched flair, the Hammond isn’t just an instrument, it’s the heartbeat of music that stays with you long after the last note fades. 🎶 #HammondOrgan #RobbieWilliams #EltonJoh