Jeff’s image graces the cover of another prestigious drum magazine! For over 15 years Classic Drummer Magazine has been chronicling the important contributions of music’s great drummers. Our mission is to help assure that the backbeat that has fueled the music of generations will not fade from memory, and that[…]
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Don’t miss this chance to hear Jeff Hamilton play his Hammertone collection at a SABIAN Hand Select Boutique near you! Complete List of Appearance Dates To learn more about the Hammertone collection from Crescent, please visit: www.sabian.com/crescent
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Sabian is proud to announce a continued commitment to old-world cymbal excellence with the relaunch of Crescent Cymbals – a series of traditionally-crafted instruments that are thin, dark, complex and always musical. Starting June 1, 2016, the new Sabian Crescent line will include Hammertone, Stanton Moore and Elements models, available for purchase exclusively[…]
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It’s purely coincidental that drum master Jeff Hamilton and tenor sax star Scott Hamilton share the same last name. But the eventual teaming of their swinging sympatico seemed destined. As early as 1979, when both artists were on Concord Records, the label yearned to arrange the pairing but it never[…]
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Co-owner of Crescent Cymbals, Jeff Hamilton, is excited about the sale of Crescent to Sabian Cymbals. In 2015, Jeff spent two separate weeks in Meductic, Canada to assist Andy Zildjian, Mark Love and the entire Sabian staff while perfecting his “Hammertone Series”. He is currently playing these new prototypes and is[…]
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The Jeff Hamilton Trio achieved a “first” in Dec. 2015 when two cds they recorded were tied at #3 on the Jazz Radio Charts. The cds are Scott Hamilton & The Jeff Hamilton Trio – Live In Bern and This Happy Madness – Cory Weeds & The Jeff Hamilton Trio.
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2015 marked the 40th anniversary of the trio consisting of Monty Alexander, John Clayton and Jeff. Their first gig was in Annapolis, MD in June of 1975. In July of 1976, they recorded “Montreux Alexander”, live at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The three will re-unite for more “anniversary” gigs this[…]
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The Jeff Hamilton Trio’s “Great American Songs-Through The Years” was recognized by Cadence and Downbeat Magazines lists of Best CDs for 2015. The trio, with Tamir Hendelman and Christoph Luty, begins their 16th year in 2016. New material for a recording is in the works for a release this year.
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Co-owner of Crescent Cymbals, Jeff Hamilton, is excited about the sale of Crescent to Sabian Cymbals. In 2015, Jeff spent two separate weeks in Meductic, Canada to assist Andy Zildjian, Mark Love and the entire Sabian staff while perfecting his “Hammertone Series”. He is currently playing these new prototypes and is[…]
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To truly grasp the progress of jazz is to hear how the music changed through its rhythmic component: from the phrasing of soloists, to the beats and grooves favored by the drummers. Many times it’s the drummers who understand best of where the music came from, and where it is[…]
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