The Groove Merchant - Chris Hazelton on Hammond Organ

Here’s a quick version of one of my favorite tunes “The Groove Merchant” by Jerome Richardson and often associated with the Thad Jones - Mel Lewis Big Band. I recorded this tune on my latest album “After Dark” on Cellar Music: chrishazelton.bandcamp.com/al...
By request, this one was filmed from an overhead view. Enjoy!
1963 Hammond A-100 and Leslie 142
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[@Micleb34]

Quel swing !!!!!! ❤

[@nathanbrown816]

I have a '62-63 A100 as well, they seem to make the best B3's out there. This song in particular really gives me vibes of someone walking down a street to go to their favorite shop.

[@kevinslover100]

There’s a good reason why the Hammond sound is timeless, and this is a great example why. Thank you for such a lovely swinging groove. You’re definitely a master of this instrument.

[@ChrisHazeltonB3]

Thank you! This year marks 20 years since I first encountered the Hammond organ, and I’m still in love!!!

[@mihasyaplay8658]

amazing. I haven't heard such a groove for a long time. I'm tired of monotonous songs and tired beats. I was lucky to find this video. great job!

[@Geab12]

Its 7 o clock in the morning, enjoying a coffe and listening I can groove into the week 🎉 Thx Chris

[@ChrisHazeltonB3]

Cheers!

[@obivandings3845]

Hey, I'm in the South of Germany and have an A100 from 1963 too: I love how you play and how great our instruments sound! Best wishes ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@deantiquisetnovis]

Grooooooovy! I love the Leslie coming in!

[@davida.gilmore271]

YOu are a BAAAAD man!💯

[@ChrisHazeltonB3]

Thanks Rev!!!

[@jazziejackie]

Great playing Chris!!!!

[@sthulander1]

Real, real nice, Chris. WoW !!

[@JR-nl3mh]

Jazzy and funky

[@PepperWilliamsMusicBlend]

I use to play this song in my jazz band in college (Thad Jones/Mel Lewis/Jerome Richardson). Great job! Jerome Richardson use to come and 'sit in' with y band back in the 80's when I was just doing bebop. His Mother lived down the street from me in Berkeley, CA and I would see him all the time.

[@garys8990]

Great playing and sound!!! I love my 1963 B-3!!!!

[@nicolozanotti4730]

great instrument, great player

[@adnjazz]

love this tune

[@Dolores5000]

Super!

[@FishKungfu]

Fantastic!

[@ModestNeophyte]

i love the warm tone of your tonebar setting, and like.. theres this cushy gummybear sort of sound that sorta rings, somewhere in there.. love it!

[@kamelghozlani3895]

Wow ! Bravo 👏👏👏 !

[@callejohansson3140]

DAMN!!!! About as good as it gets!

[@GingerNinjaJazz]

love your stuff! A great groove, wonderfully played!

[@connelljacintorealestate4361]

Amazing ❤

[@russellmyers2179]

Seriously nice groove Chris! I'm also an organ player and had to start snapping my fingers on the 2 and 4! Not overplayed, very melodic and tasteful, thanks.

[@ChrisHazeltonB3]

Thank you!

[@florencelingaynemusic]

so modestly groovy

[@ChrisHazeltonB3]

Thank you!

[@paulrhodesquinn]

Great playing and wonderful groove!

[@musicdev]

Amazing stuff as always, Chris!

[@cimerej]

Amen

[@wdilks]

Sweet

[@MetaverseAdventures]

Feels like a level in a Mario game :-) Very pleasent.

[@paulrhodesquinn]

Oh dear 😢

[@bristevenson]

Almost sounds like there are some brushes and a ride going on in the background, seriously swinging!

[@rumblef1sh]

Lovely playing, thanks. Am slightly amazed that the tremolo isn't on a footswitch.

[@ChrisHazeltonB3]

I tried the switch on the side of the swell pedal some years ago, but just couldn’t get with it. Half moon on the rail for life!!

[@PeterMayer]

I did simple swells on my song. But there was nothing like a full size Leslie blazing behind you.

[@kenschreiner9466]

When I went to pappys with Mrs places they brought ham and scalloped potatoes down

[@kenschreiner9466]

Mrs Placek

[@geldo7921]

great playing and sound 👍🎹 What did you use for recording the audio?

[@ChrisHazeltonB3]

Just my iPhone 13 mini on a mic stand!

[@geldo7921]

@@ChrisHazeltonB3 sometimes less is more...

[@Franz_Kreimer_Keys]

Great. Are you tapping only the 2 and 4 ?

[@ChrisHazeltonB3]

Nope, all 4 beats. Specific places are accented by actually playing pedal notes too.

[@inversemedia]

Awesome playing Chris! Is that a ‘63 a100 through a 142? Who’s your Ham tech in KC, it’s dialed in! Wax caps, Red Mylar, or aftermarket?

[@ChrisHazeltonB3]

This rig was maintained by the late Steve Santee. The A-100 is a 1963 and fairly stock overall with wax caps still. The Leslie is actually a 145 that he swapped in a modded 22H amp for 3-speed operation. I love it! After Steve passed a few years ago, his protege Nate Evans (Revival Audio) took up the mantle, and he does incredible work! He just completely redid my 1969 B-3 and 122. Defoamed the manuals, recapped the AO28 and 122, replaced the crossover network, and a few other things. It is a dream now!

[@inversemedia]

@@ChrisHazeltonB3 The A-100 sounds great with its wax caps intact, every Hammond/leslie combo has such a unique sound, I love those early CV/BV ones too for their unique grit! I’m sure the ‘69 has a brighter tone with those elements rebuilt, the AO28 is often neglected but does soo much taking that tiny millivolt signal from the TG and producing a hot signal…. I love the sound Dick Sims would get on Clapton albums! Such a great player!

[@inversemedia]

I forgot why they switched to Foam instead of Felt, hard to believe it was a cost savings and oh man what a killer that was, glad you have a patient tech and you invested to saving your ‘69

[@andyward8062]

Why do you have the 1' drawbar pulled out. It doesn't work with the percussion on ?

[@ChrisHazeltonB3]

Correct. I just leave it pulled out in case I want that texture (888000008). That way it’s just flicking off the percussion rocker tab, and I’m there!

[@PeterMayer]

As a guitarist, I played keyboards, and I got to play a Hammond Oregon on my song called "Playing it Up." You can hear it on my youtube channel by clicking my profile. It was like riding a chopper!