Hammond Express

The Profile

Hammond Express is an Italian project centered on the Hammond organ, associated with Francesco Gazzara. Their 2003 album Rendez-vous leans into vintage-toned lounge/nu jazz with a jazz-funk touch.

Album: Rendez-vous (2003, Scenario Music). Lineup cited in review: Francesco Gazzara (Hammond), Massimo Sanna (bass), Eduardo Piloto Barreto (flutes), Mirtao (percussion), Giovanni di Cosimo (flugelhorn), Sir Blofeld (double bass). Referenced tracks: "Cuban Breeze", "Everybody In The Sauna", "Modern City Blues", "Shocking Beat", "Doo Doo Cha", "Mexico 70".

One review covers Hammond Express’s 2003 album Rendez-vous: pleasant, vintage Hammond-driven nu jazz/lounge with solid execution and fluent solos. The critic notes enjoyable ideas and background-friendly vibes but finds the music unoriginal and short on verve. References include tracks like Cuban Breeze, Everybody In The Sauna, and Mexico 70, and a lineup featuring Francesco Gazzara.