Hello again, A belated thank-you for posting this album. It sounds fantastic. A totally different sound from Vol 2.. They were recorded in such different ways those 2 albums.. The vol 2 if im not mistaken used a later model Hammond with 2 Leslies instead of 1 . If you know your Hammonds, there was a significant difference in the sound from models BC to BV to B2 to B3 . Im sure the studio setup was just as big of a factor as well. I like them both. There will never be a sound like this again , so dynamic , so full of life. Even thru computer speakers, you can still experience almost all of it.. The younger generation today with their MP3 players have totally missed out on a great era of music.
Jackie has been a fan of mine for many years! He really defines a song and gives it a life of its own! These recordings are probably analog, the hammond used tube amplifiers until 1974 I understand, the analog recordings sound great on solid state amplifiers! One day i will get a tube amplifier to listen to my music as most purists prefer.My mom told me that a Hammond didnt need to be tuned as other brands of organs, they did need oiling.The volume was controlled by the lower pedal, my mom referred to it as the expression pedal. Love the Hammond period.Did you know Jackie Davis made a Gospel album and so did Earl Grant and I own them both of them excellent!
"Hi-Fi HAMMOND" - Jackie Davis (1956, mono, LP): Side 1: 1. Time Was ........................................................................... (00:00) 2. It All Comes Back to Me Now ........................................ (02:56) 3. For Heaven's Sake ........................................................... (05:40) 4. Would You Like to Take a Walk .................................... (08:28) 5. I Hear a Rhapsody ............................................................ (10:51) 6. Taking a Chance on Love ............................................... (13:51) Side 2: 1. I'll Close My Eyes .................................................................... (16:36) 2. The Night is Young and You're So Beautiful .................... (19:40) 3. Sleepy Head ............................................................................. (22:34) 4. Beau Night in Hotchkiss Corners ........................................ (25:11) 5. It's the Talk of the Town ....................................................... (28:30) 6. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea ....................... (31:37) Capitol Records T-686 [mono,1956]
@HARDWIRED to SELF DESTRUCTION Yes, "Jackie Davis - Jumping Hi-Fi Hammond", double CD comprises 4 LP's, Hi-Fi Hammond, Chasing Shadows, Jumpin' Jackie, Most happy Hammond. Jasmine JASCD 472 mono. Don't know if still available, bought it in 2008. Greetings.
I imagine they had great tube compressors at the studio where Capitol Records had this recorded. The dynamic range of music has shrunk considerably over time. This has been compressed. Probably even more dramatic on an old mono record from the 50's. He's definitely all over that expression pedal.
Riskteven yeah the Hammond has one of the most notoriously wide dynamic ranges of any instrument and compressing it over much really handicaps the players ability to be expressive. Also it was 1956... It could have been an artistic choice to leave the dynamic peaks in, or a technical limitation. It's hard to say without firsthand experience.
Wonderful!
Have listened to this great organist since I was 12. Sad he is gone. One of his songs, Frenisee(sp) is my favorite.
Hello again, A belated thank-you for posting this album. It sounds fantastic. A totally different sound from Vol 2.. They were recorded in such different ways those 2 albums.. The vol 2 if im not mistaken used a later model Hammond with 2 Leslies instead of 1 . If you know your Hammonds, there was a significant difference in the sound from models BC to BV to B2 to B3 . Im sure the studio setup was just as big of a factor as well. I like them both. There will never be a sound like this again , so dynamic , so full of life. Even thru computer speakers, you can still experience almost all of it.. The younger generation today with their MP3 players have totally missed out on a great era of music.
I had never heard of this great organist until I stumbled on your posting. thanks. This man is a very strong player, no doubt.
I love Jimmy Smith, Milt Buckner, Jack Mc Duff and Jimmy Mc Griff but...Jackie and his namesake Wild Bill are my two favourites organists...
Beautiful music! Thank you!!
Didn't know Mono could sound that good! Impressive!!
Mono is seriously underrated.
I find that mono has more depth than stereo. In fact the most impressive recordings I have heard have been 78 RPM.
Yes ,the guitar and the drums could have been paned left and right but you have to consider that, the Hammond organ is a mono instrument anyways....
Jackie was a good organist and a great guy. Lots of fun and full of life. Last I saw him was in Ft Lauderdale when he lived in Miami.
I grew up listening to this album until it finally wore out!
I didn't have too. My father played the organ all the time
Me too! My parents played always at the best moments of my Nicaragua house. Thanks for the memories. I’ll love to buy it. Where?
Oh, Man! Listening too "Time Was" was a real step back in time. I wore this album out.
This album was one of the favorites in my house back in Nicaragua . Because the war we lost it, thanks for post this exited album.
this is great organ player
Jackie has been a fan of mine for many years! He really defines a song and gives it a life of its own! These recordings are probably analog, the hammond used tube amplifiers until 1974 I understand, the analog recordings sound great on solid state amplifiers! One day i will get a tube amplifier to listen to my music as most purists prefer.My mom told me that a Hammond didnt need to be tuned as other brands of organs, they did need oiling.The volume was controlled by the lower pedal, my mom referred to it as the expression pedal. Love the Hammond period.Did you know Jackie Davis made a Gospel album and so did Earl Grant and I own them both of them excellent!
Sounds like delicious food Super good
"Hi-Fi HAMMOND" - Jackie Davis (1956, mono, LP):
Side 1:
1. Time Was ........................................................................... (00:00)
2. It All Comes Back to Me Now ........................................ (02:56)
3. For Heaven's Sake ........................................................... (05:40)
4. Would You Like to Take a Walk .................................... (08:28)
5. I Hear a Rhapsody ............................................................ (10:51)
6. Taking a Chance on Love ............................................... (13:51)
Side 2:
1. I'll Close My Eyes .................................................................... (16:36)
2. The Night is Young and You're So Beautiful .................... (19:40)
3. Sleepy Head ............................................................................. (22:34)
4. Beau Night in Hotchkiss Corners ........................................ (25:11)
5. It's the Talk of the Town ....................................................... (28:30)
6. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea ....................... (31:37)
Capitol Records T-686 [mono,1956]
@HARDWIRED to SELF DESTRUCTION Yes, "Jackie Davis - Jumping Hi-Fi Hammond", double CD comprises 4 LP's, Hi-Fi Hammond, Chasing Shadows, Jumpin' Jackie, Most happy Hammond. Jasmine JASCD 472 mono. Don't know if still available, bought it in 2008. Greetings.
other worldly
has anyone listened to Mike Reed versions on Jackie Davis' tunes and styles???? superb ...
" Hey Jackie is that the New Hammond B3?"
" Yessir...GZSHHHHHHHWOIIIITttsssssss TRRrr TRRrr TRRrroonnnnnnn....."
Jackie finally hits PERC tab at 32:05. lol
I am sorry, but Jackie played on a model B here, without vibrato and percussion, only Leslie fast-stop. lolol
I have that album.. know anyone who wants to buy it? I have another also
Oh porterhouse
The changes in volume make it unlistenable
Bad Man that's how organs work my man
On a Hammond organ, slapping the volume pedal was half the fun. Two hands, two feet. What a feat!!!
@cindykrista ok :)
god damn! they must not have had compressors back then
Riskteven
I was talking about an electronic audio compressor to taper the explosive volume changes on the recording.
I imagine they had great tube compressors at the studio where Capitol Records had this recorded. The dynamic range of music has shrunk considerably over time. This has been compressed. Probably even more dramatic on an old mono record from the 50's. He's definitely all over that expression pedal.
This makes my old Magnavox want to spit up it's voice coils, I love it.
Riskteven yeah the Hammond has one of the most notoriously wide dynamic ranges of any instrument and compressing it over much really handicaps the players ability to be expressive. Also it was 1956... It could have been an artistic choice to leave the dynamic peaks in, or a technical limitation. It's hard to say without firsthand experience.
The volume changes are the special thing for rotary organs and church organs.
this is great organ player