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Jan Hammer

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Czech-American pianist, keyboardist, drummer, composer and bandleader. Owner of the Red Gate Studio, Kent, NY and Red Gate Studio.


Born April 17, 1948 in Prague (former Czechoslovakia). Son of Czech jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer [a=Jan Hammer (2)] and jazz vocalist Vlasta Průchová. U.S. resident since 1968. Best known for his soundtrack work, notably on the television series "Miami Vice", and Czechoslovak pop-art fairytale "Šíleně smutná princezna" (The Incredibly Sad Princess, 1968).

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Jan Hammer has released 28+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Seasons Pt. 2, Seasons Pt. 1, Seasons Pt. 1. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Jan Hammer's most popular tracks include Crockett's Theme, Miami Vice Theme, Crockett's Theme - From "Miami Vice II" Soundtrack, Crockett's Theme - Miami Vice/Soundtrack Version, Original Miami Vice Theme. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

Czech-American pianist, keyboardist, drummer, composer and bandleader. Owner of the Red Gate Studio, Kent, NY and Red Gate Studio. Born April 17, 1948 in Prague (former Czechoslovakia). Son of Czech j... Read the full biography on this page.

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