John Henry Hammond (December 15, 1910–July 10, 1987) was a record producer, musician and music critic from the 1930s to the early 1980s. In his service as a talent scout, Hammond became one of the most influential figures in 20th Century popular music. December 15 is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... July 10 is the 191st day (192nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 174 days remaining. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... The 1930s (years from 1930-1939) were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known in Europe as the World Depression. ... The 1980s refers to the years of 1980 to 1989. ...

Born to great wealth as the great-grandson of William Henry Vanderbilt in New York City, Hammond showed great interest in music at an early age. At age four he began studying the piano, only to switch to the violin at age eight. In 1928 Hammond entered Yale University, where he continued to play the violin and, later, viola. Eventually he dropped out of school and became a correspondent in England for Melody Maker. Upon returning to the states, Hammond self-funded the recording of pianist Garland Wilson. The record sold well and marked the beginning of a long string of artistic successes as record producer. He also played a role in organizing his brother-in-law Benny Goodman's first band (and later persuading him to hire Charlie Christian). While listening to the radio, he heard the Count Basie orchestra broadcasting from Kansas City and personally brought it to the East Coast where it began to receive national attention. William H. Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 – December 8, 1885) was a businessman and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. ... Nickname: Big Apple, Gotham, NYC Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs The Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island Settled 1613  - Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area    - City 1,214. ... Yale redirects here. ... The viola (in French, alto; in German Bratsche) is a string instrument played with a bow which serves as the middle voice of the violin family, between the upper lines played by the violin and the lower lines played by the cello and double bass. ... Melody Maker, published in the United Kingdom, was (until its closure) the worlds oldest weekly music newspaper. ... Benny Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz musician, known as King of Swing, Patriarch of the Clarinet, The Professor, and Swings Senior Statesman. He was one of the most important performer of popular music in the twentieth century. ... Charlie Christian (29 July 1916 – 2 March 1942) was an American jazz guitarist. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

After serving in the military during World War II, Hammond felt unmoved by the changing jazz (especially bebop jazz) scene of the mid-1940s; his tour of duty prevented him from remaining aware of American music developments. BOP or bop may refer to: bleeding on probing (used by Captain Jack) balance of payments an organised party or club night at the universities of Cambridge and Oxford Bebop, an early modern jazz developed in the 1940s Blowout preventer used in oil and gas drilling acronym for bird of...

He received a Grammy Trustees Award for his lifetime achievements in 1971, in recognition of having launched and/or developed the careers of such artists as: The Grammy Trustees Award is awarded by the Recording Academy to individuals who, during their careers in music, have made significant contributions, other than performance, to the field of recording [1]. Through 1983, performers could also receive this award. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ...

• Count Basie
• George Benson
• Michael Bloomfield
• Leonard Cohen
• Bob Dylan
• Aretha Franklin
• Benny Goodman
• Lionel Hampton
• Carolyn Hester
• Billie Holiday
• Robert Johnson (musician)
• Meade Lux Lewis
• Babatunde Olatunji
• Pete Seeger
• Bruce Springsteen
• Big Joe Turner
• Stevie Ray Vaughan

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Bibliography

• Dunstan Prial (2006) The Producer: John Hammond and the Soul of American Music, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, ISBN 0-374-11304-1