The Hammond organ was first manufactured in 1935. In 1954, the now famous Hammond B3 model was introduced with additional harmonic percussion feature. When the company went out of business in 1985, around two million of Various models of the Hammond organ have been produced. The Hammond B3 was originally marketed to churches as a lower-cost alternative to the wind-driven pipe organ. It quickly became popular with professional jazz musicians in organ trios. Jimmy Smith's use of the Hammond B3 inspired a generation of organ players, and it's use became more widespread in the 1960s and 1970s in rhythm and blues, rock, reggae, and progressive rock. This collection is centered on the exciting and dynamic sounds of the Hammond B3 organ!Tracklisting:A1. Rainbow Crutch - Lookin' Back (4:44)A2. The Black River Circus - A Ritual Melody (2:26)A3. The Cherry Fogg - Nervous Conclusion (2:36)A4. Timmy Sims feat. His Organ Combo - Corporation (3:32)A5. The Tears - A Soulful Feeling (2:44)B1. The Young Ones - Harbor Melon (2:49)B2. Kurrt Watkins feat. Soul Sister 7 - Theme for Billy (2:59)B3. Ron Anthony feat. Classiques - Just Funky (1:36)B4. Soul Brothers - Miss Delores Funk (2:38)B5. The Group Solo - Beware of the Dog (2:18)B6. Earnie feat. The Soul Shakers - Soul Shakin' (2:43)
