Mention Syracuse to blues veteran John Hammond, and he's ready to talk about his connection. "I have history in Syracuse going way back," the singer, guitarist and leader of The John Hammond Quartet ...

The latest renderings from Bear’s Sonic Journal have arrived. Dubbed You’re Doin’ Fine by John Hammond, the 3-CD set leans into a so-called “classic document of American music,” live performances ...

John Hammond's long career — 31 albums, a Grammy, and countless hundreds of performances — ranges from the coffeehouses of the 1960s to grand concert halls to the joyful "endless tour" that is his ...

March 9 -- "I don't have the words to describe what went down," veteran blues singer and guitarist John Hammond says of the recording of his new album, Wicked Grin, which will be released on ...

It stands to reason that a musical performer who has been entertaining for 46 years, and in that time has 32 recordings under his belt, would have an extremely vast repertoire. John Hammond fits the ...

CD 1: Wang Dang Doodle; Gambling Blues; I Can't Be Satisfied; Hitchhiking Woman; Shake For Me; Honeymoon Blues; Rag Mama; Sweet Home Chicago; I Wish You Would; King Bee; Help Me; Death Bells; ...

Celebrated bluesman John Hammond was playing a regular New York City gig when he met Jimi Hendrix. He was already friends with Eric Clapton. He somehow ended up playing a string of '60s-era shows with ...