Organist, Brian Charette discusses Hammond Organ History and Techniques

Published 2024-04-08
In depth clinic about the Hammond Organ from Indiana University. Filmed by Tom Walsh. On guitar is Dave Stryker and on drums is Jordan Young


Topics discussed: drawbar settings, playing pedals, bass lines, squabbling, percussion, and history of Laurens Hammond and Don Leslie


filmed Oct 10, 2023


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All Comments (20)
  • @dmac0473
    Go on and preach "The Gospel Of Jazz Organ" to the next generation of organists, Brian! Thanks for sharing this footage from your clinic @ Indiana University.
  • @squawkback
    Stunning info! I've been a Jimmy Smith fan for over 50 years and got to see him in person several times. Thanks!
  • @dmcgwhisper5945
    Love to hear these go out and play. Dave Strykers sound and playing is wonderful.
  • @PJRII
    Fantastic! Thanks so much...
  • @CoryKent1997
    This is incredible, Brian. One of the most helpful overviews I've seen online.
  • @BigHairyCrank
    Very comprehensive run-through of Hammond basics. Great stuff. I just ordered your book...definitely will share and recommend to students.
  • @P42P3
    Brian, thank you so much for this video!!! I always look forward to this, it's very interesting to me...
  • @steveha2865
    Lots of great information in this video. Thanks for putting this out on the internet.
  • @emuhanna
    So great. Thanks for sharing, Brian.
  • @klavier1us
    Ethel Smith- Queen of the Hammond… don’t forget Jesse Crawford- Poet of the Organ and possibly Hammonds earliest rep. Ethel Smith worked in South America and absorbed the tunes of the day with a “Latin tinge” which she mastered. Tico-Tico really shows off her exceptional skills.
  • I would love to see you explain how to get the sound of Oscar Peterson's organ from 1958 on the "This Is Ray Brown" album. He really goes to town on his solo in "Cool Walk". Do you know that one Mr. Charette? Check it out on here if you haven't heard.
  • dear brian, what is the name of the gospel organ player, who has some stuff online? I don´t understand the name. thank you!