Hammond, Johnny
Gamblers Life
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Hammond, Johnny

Gamblers Life
1974 Us Original Santa Maria Press, Still In Shrink. Small Corner Blemish. Vinyl Has Light Bag Rash.

"Gamblers Life" Is A Jazz-funk Album By Johnny Hammond, Also Known As Johnny "Hammond" Smith, Released In 1974. It Was Produced By Larry And Fonce Mizell, Who Also Worked With Other Jazz Artists Such As Donald Byrd And Bobbi Humphrey. The Album Features Hammond's Signature Organ Playing Along With Some Funky Beats And Grooves.

Hammond Started His Career In The 1950s As A Jazz Pianist And Later Switched To Playing The Organ. He Recorded Many Albums Throughout The 1960s And 1970s, Including "Talk That Talk," "Breakout," And "Gambler's Life." He Became Known For His Soulful And Funky Approach To Jazz, Incorporating Elements Of R&B And Funk Into His Music.

"Gamblers Life" Was One Of Hammond's Most Successful Albums, Featuring The Hit Single "Gambler's Life" Which Reached Number 15 On The Billboard R&b Chart.

Overall, "Gamblers Life" Is Considered A Classic Of The Jazz-Funk Genre And A Highlight Of Johnny Hammond's Career.

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  • Artist: Hammond, Johnny
  • Genre: Jazz
  • Type: Used - LP
  • Label: Salvation
  • Catalog ID: SAL 702 S1
  • Condition:
    Vinyl:
    Very Good Plus (VG+)
    Sleeve:
    Near Mint (NM or M-)
  • Country ID: USA
  • SKU: 161353

Track List

A1 Gambler's Life 5:45
A2 Rhodesian Thoroughfare 6:06
A3 This Year's Dream 6:19
A4 Star Borne 7:51
B1 Back To The Projects 5:36
B2 Yesterday Was Cool 6:50
B3 Virgo Lady 6:41
B4 Call On Me 4:30