Jon Hammond at the Organ and Microphone
*WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Blues In The Moscow White
Nights Downloaded 391 times http://archive.org/details/JonHammondBLUESINTHEMOSCOWWHITENIGHTSJONHAMMOND_1
Picture taken from our hotel room on
10th floor of Hotel Rossiya - Red Square in the Moscow White Nights 
Most of the day I stayed in the room practicing
my instrument and looking out at Red Square. Jennifer and I wanted to get to the club early so that we could get a sound check and settle in. Faina picked us up and we stuffed my organ and all our
equipment in her compact car and off we went to Le Club in the Taganka Theatre Building. When we arrived the big friendly doormen picked up my heavy cases like they were toothpicks and brought them
up the stairs for me! Vladimir the sound engineer for the club was very smooth and professional, and a very nice guy. We got a good sound on the organ and then came Eduard Zizak the great drummer! I
had already met Eduard in New York the week before when he was there performing with Igor's quartet at Birdland. Eduard is an incredible drummer and also a very nice guy. We made a little soundcheck
and right away I could tell that he had listened to my music and we would lock up with some very tight grooves...no problem! But where was Igor? I was hoping for a little mini-rehearsel with Igor but
when I saw the public coming in to have dinner I knew it was too late for that! Igor arrived with his entourage and it was great to see him...he told me not to worry and apologised for not coming
earlier. Igor is in big demand with a very busy schedule, so I am very lucky and honored that he could take the time to perform with me together even as his new cd album "Prophecy" was just released
on the Universal Label. We had time only for a 5 minute soundcheck and I showed Igor my book. This was going to be a very spontaneous performance, no doubt about it! We decided to record it, and
Vladimir did a fantastic job on the recording on their new digital recording console that they had just brought back from New York. From the first notes I knew that this would be one of those magic
nights I would never forget. The response from the audience was wonderful. I could only say in Russsian, "Ya LuBlu Vas"...which means, I love you all. And when I said the words to the people I got a
great feeling back from them. First set was just fine and then on the break I was introduced to many press people and some fantastic local musicians. I was very honored that they all came to greet
me. And then Igor proudly introduced me to 2 of the legendary jazz musicians of Moscow-accordionist Vladimir Danilin and guitarist Alexei Kuznezov. They said they had their instruments in the car and
so yes we decided right away to make a live session together. It was incredible from the first song on the 2nd set, playing together with these fantastic Moscow musicians! It felt like we had been
playing together for 20 years. These musicians are some of the greatest I have ever heard and played together with. The audience was loving every bit of it, just as much as I! I was so happy that
Vladimir was getting it all on tape and Jennifer was also running the video machine and taking pictures also. By the end of the night I was very satisfied with how everything went. Igor personally
drove Jennifer and I back to the hotel in his nice car with fantastic sound system. Great night! Story: http://community-4.webtv.net/GoldenPenMan/BLUESINTHEMOSCOW/ Youtube http://youtu.be/-34rP08PwrY 12,013 Organist JON HAMMOND in concert with saxophonist IGOR BUTMAN, ALEXEI KUZNETZOV (gtr.), VLADIMIR DANILIN (accordion) & ED ZIZAK
(drums) togehter for the first time in MOSCOW RUSSIA at LE CLUB in THEATRE TAGANKA *JENNIFER-Camera, *Special Thanks: FAINA COBHAM *Official Site: http://www.HammondCast.com Frankfurt Germany -- 2012 Annual Musikmesse Warm Up Party hosted by Jon Hammond Band in Jazzkeller Frankfurt - 
Youtube http://youtu.be/AD8I5axpmy8 "LATE RENT" Jon Hammond Show Theme Song as seen on MNN TV New York City Cable TV with Tony Lakatos tenor sax, Joe Berger guitar,
Giovanni Gulino drums, Jon Hammond at the Hammond Sk1 organ, special guest Lee Oskar harmonica. This performance marks 26 years consecutive attending Musikmesse Frankfurt and it was also on the
birthday of Jon Hammond March 20th, 2012 with a big chocolate on chocolate cake baked by Saray Pastanesi Baeckerei & Konditorei bakery on Mainzer Landstrasse 131. 60327 Frankfurt am Main http://www.jonhammondband.com/ SFO Airport Maintenance -- This is the Ground Support Crew for America's Pride The Blue Angels folks, they just finished pulling
this United Boeing 737 with a thick rope, you can see it in bottom left corner of photo - Jon Hammond 
Youtube http://youtu.be/2C3KtLtMVm8 Blue Angels 2012 Fleet Week Air Show at SFO with Music from Jon Hammond Band http://hammondcast.wordpress.com/2013/01/09/jons-journal-january-9-2013-americas-pride-blue-angels-us-army-blues/
Jon’s Journal January 9 2013 America’s Pride – Blue Angels – US Army Blues *WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Blue Angels SFO Fleet Week Family Day Music Get Back in the Groove Downloaded 88 times http://archive.org/details/BlueAngels2012FleetWeekAirShowAtSfoWithMusicFromJonHammondBand Youtube
http://youtu.be/2C3KtLtMVm8 Remembering the late great Max Roach on his birthday today...I can't say really Happy Birthday Max Roach because he is dead
unfortunately, but I can say to his very talented daughter Maxine Roach (cellist, member Local 802), Happy Birthday Wishes to your Family Maxine! I took this photo of Max Roach in 1981 when I
returned from Paris France - he is playing here at Keystone Korner Jazz Club in San Francisco http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_in_jazz Max
Roach Photograph by Jon Hammond 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Max_Roach_American_Jazz_Drummer_with_Odeon_Pope_saxophone_in_Keystone_Korner_photo_by_Jon_Hammond_1981.jpg
File:Max Roach American Jazz Drummer with Odeon Pope saxophone in Keystone Korner photo by Jon Hammond 1981 {{Information |Description={{en|1=Max Roach American Jazz Drummer with saxohonist Odeon
Pope at Keystone Korner San Francisco Tuesday February 22nd 1981 photo by Jon Hammond. *WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Joe Franklin Jon Hammond Movie http://archive.org/details/Jon_Hammond_Show_Podcast_HammondCast_wJOE_FRANKLIN 
Manhattan by Night -- Apple Store Fifth Avenue, the 24 hour store that never sleeps in the
City that never sleeps - photo by the organ player that never sleeps 
- Jon Hammond *cleaning the computers, from
all the people touching them with their germ fingers all day long - must be disinfected, especially with Flu Epidemic in progress! - JH — at Apple Store - Fifth Avenue Manhattan by Night -- Apple
Store Fifth Avenue - Jon Hammond 
http://www.apple.com/retail/fifthavenue/ Apple Store Fifth Avenue 767 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10153 Store hours: 24/7, 365 days a year Today, January
13, 2013 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Getting Started with a Mac Got a new Mac? Thinking about getting one? Learn how easy it is to use a Mac at this workshop. We’ll show you the basics of setting up
your... Read more Workshop is full1 1:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Getting Started with iCloud iCloud is a service from Apple that stores your music, photos, apps, and documents—and then wirelessly pushes
them to all your devices so yo... Read more Workshop is full1 2:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Daily Productivity At this workshop, we’ll show you how to get and stay organized every day using built-in
applications on your Mac. Learn how easy it is to ma... Read more Workshop is full 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Getting Started with iPad See why iPad is the best way to surf the web, check emails, read
books and more. Discover iOS 6, the foundation of iPad, with its easy-to-us... Read more Workshop is full2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Going Further with iPad You’ve mastered the basics of iPad and you’re
ready for more. Hear about some of the top features of iOS 6, as well as the benefits of using... Read more Workshop is full3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Getting Started with iMovie for Mac With iMovie on a
Mac, you can turn your home videos into your all-time favorite films. At this workshop, we’ll show you the basics of import... Read more Workshop is full — at Apple Store - Fifth Avenue The Mannequin
on the Right in image 1 is trying to copy Jon Hammond's original tailor made jacket, made for me by my friend William Hu the famous Designer Tailor in Shanghai - image 2, Hammond wearing jacket with
Bonnie 
- cool jacket! Manhattan by
Night -- Louis Vuitton Store Window du jour - Jon Hammond Louis' Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/louis-vuitton-new-york-2 and relaxation
wear are made with soft, luxurious… read more » 44 reviews for Louis Vuitton 
Elite '13 19 friends 154 reviews Tet
W. Portland, OR Compliment Send Message Follow This Reviewer 12/29/2012 Such a beautiful store with all the handbags, shoes, clothing you really can't get unless you're in Orange County. My friend
and I came in to looking at all the beautiful items including purses, shoes, clothing...you name it. They also had a pair or shades the actually looked great which I haven't had much luck in the
past. This is the ultimate store for all Louis Vuitton items. If you see it in a catalog, most likely they'll have it here. One big issue is getting the attention of the sales associates. There are
many tourist who gobble up many if not all the sales associates so you do need to flag them down if you want service. Customers are fairly aggressive with making themselves known, so you will need to
do your part and somewhat be aggressive with getting service. As long as you are patient yet persistent, you will get their attention. Also it helps to look the part and dress well. Was this review
…? Useful Funny Cool Bookmark Send to a Friend Link to This Review Flag this review Review from John H. 137 friends 269 reviews John H. Family man Chicago, IL Compliment Send Message Follow This
Reviewer 12/12/2012 1 Check-in Here Came in, could not get anyone to check us out and left. Must have been my after shave. Went back later and got what we needed, but whats up with that? The subway
at 5th and 60th is a jog away. Was this review …? Useful Funny Cool Bookmark Send to a Friend Link to This Review Flag this review Review from Yukio S. 0 friends 4 reviews Yukio S. Rye, NY Compliment
Send Message Follow This Reviewer 11/20/2012 Wonderful products don't need good service. Management of the company is very smart to know that. This particular shop is designed to serve foreign
tourists. You need to beg for a sales person to deal with you and have to make a line to pay. HORRIBLE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE. Was this review …? Useful (1) Funny Cool Bookmark Send to a Friend Link to
This Review Flag this review Review from Sonya F. 31 friends 13 reviews Sonya F. First impressions are everything... Brooklyn, NY Compliment Send Message Follow This Reviewer 5/14/2012 Horrible
customer service and snotty sales associates. It's not like I'd ever spend money on an ugly canvas bag with monogram letters all over it. My friend had bought a $1500 LV bag then decided the bag she
bought was a bit large. She wanted to exchange it 2 days later and the manager told her no because the bag had some imaginary scratches on it. I looked hard and didn't see a thing. I know my friend
had not wore the bag at all because she was staying at my house from out of town. She barely even touched the damn bag. The manager offered her no other accommodations. It's not like she wanted to
even return it for her money back, she just wanted a different bag. I don't understand how a company can be a so called luxury brand and it can't even provide basic retail service. Screw them and
their silly canvas bags. Was this review …? Useful (11) Funny (1) Cool Bookmark Send to a Friend Link to This Review Flag this review Review from Catherine F. 3 friends 24 reviews Catherine F. New
York, NY Compliment Send Message Follow This Reviewer 6/14/2012 If you call in: the service is exceptional. They're really great to talk to and try to be very helpful, and sometimes they are (it's
not their problem what I'm looking for is never in stock!) - but they're always very pleasant, very professional conversations. In person: that store is a ring of hell. The customer service is
non-existent, especially in comparison to other LV stores/boutiques in the city where they bend over backwards to help you in any way they can. (Seriously - why go to this flagship, unless you're a
tourist looking for the 'LV experience' when you can go seven blocks down to Saks which has SUPERIOR service?) Today the guy told me there is one of what I was looking for at Saks, so I call Saks on
the walk, and they didn't have it -- she asked if he called other locations, I say that he hadn't, she was shocked and made phone calls for me, knowing full well I wouldn't be buying it from her (or
Saks) if another store had it in stock. That is true customer service. Otherwise, the store is pretty, but the merchandise numbers seem low... and it is crawling with tourists, which comes with the
territory. Manhattan by Night -- Louis Vuitton Store at the power corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue - Jon Hammond 
Louis Vuitton Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Vuitton Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton (/ˈluːiː vwiːˈtɒn/; French: [lwi vɥi'tɔ̃]),
or shortened to LV, is a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label's LV monogram appears on most of its products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear,
shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses, and books. Louis Vuitton is one of the world's leading international fashion houses; it sells its products through standalone boutiques, lease
departments in high-end department stores, and through the e-commerce section of its website.[3][4] For six consecutive years (2006–2012) Louis Vuitton has been named the world's most valuable luxury
brand. Its 2012 valuation is 25.9 billion USD. Division of holding company (LVMH) Industry Retail Founded 1854 Founder(s) Lois Vuitton Headquarters Paris, France Key people yves carcelle[1] (Chairman
& CEO) Marc Jacobs (Artistic Director) Kim Jones (lead designer of menswear) Products Luxury goods Revenue €2.5 billion (2011)[2] Parent LVMH Website louisvuitton.com Founding to World War II See
also: Louis Vuitton (designer) The Louis Vuitton label was founded by Vuitton in 1854 on Rue Neuve des Capucines in Paris, France.[6] Louis Vuitton had observed that the HJ Cave Osilite[7] trunk
could be easily stacked and in 1858, Vuitton introduced his flat-bottom trunks with trianon canvas, making them lightweight and airtight.[6] Before the introduction of Vuitton's trunks, rounded-top
trunks were used, generally to promote water run off, and thus could not be stacked. It was Vuitton's gray Trianon canvas flat trunk that allowed the ability to stack with ease for voyages. Many
other luggagemakers imitated LV's style and design.[4] File:Famille-Vuitton. 1888.jpg In the courtyard of the Vuitton workshops in Asnières, Paris, c. 1888, Louis, Georges and Gaston L. Vuitton
(seated on a Bed trunk) In 1867, the company participated in the universal exhibition in Paris.[6] To protect against the duplication of his look, Vuitton changed the Trianon design to a beige and
brown stripes design in 1876.[4] By 1885, the company opened its first store in London on Oxford Street.[6] Soon thereafter, due to the continuing imitation of his look, in 1888, Vuitton created the
Damier Canvas pattern, which bore a logo that reads "marque L. Vuitton déposée", which translates into "L. Vuitton registered trademark". In 1892, Louis Vuitton died, and the company's management
passed to his son.[4][6] Advert for Louis Vuitton luggage, 1898. After the death of his father, Georges Vuitton began a campaign to build the company into a worldwide corporation, exhibiting the
company's products at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. In 1896, the company launched the signature Monogram Canvas and made the worldwide patents on it.[4][6] Its graphic symbols, including
quatrefoils and flowers (as well as the LV monogram), were based on the trend of using Japanese and Oriental designs in the late Victorian era. The patents later proved to be successful in stopping
counterfeiting. In this same year, Georges traveled to the United States, where he toured cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago, selling Vuitton products. In 1901, the Louis Vuitton
Company introduced the Steamer Bag, a smaller piece of luggage designed to be kept inside Vuitton luggage trunks. By 1913, the Louis Vuitton Building opened on the Champs-Elysees. It was the largest
travel-goods store in the world at the time. Stores also opened in New York, Bombay, Washington, London, Alexandria, and Buenos Aires as World War I began. Afterwards, in 1930, the Keepall bag was
introduced. During 1932, LV introduced the Noé bag. This bag was originally made for champagne vintners to transport bottles. Soon thereafter, the Louis Vuitton Speedy bag was introduced (both are
still manufactured today).[6] In 1936 Georges Vuitton died, and his son, Gaston-Louis Vuitton, assumed control of the company.[6] During World War II, Louis Vuitton collaborated with the Nazis during
the German occupation of France. The French book Louis Vuitton, A French Saga, authored by French journalist Stephanie Bonvicini and published by Paris-based Editions Fayard[8] tells how members of
the Vuitton family actively aided the puppet government led by Marshal Philippe Pétain and increased their wealth from their business affairs with the Germans. The family set up a factory dedicated
to producing artifacts glorifying Pétain, including more than 2,500 busts. Caroline Babulle, a spokeswoman for the publisher, Fayard, said: "They have not contested anything in the book, but they are
trying to bury it by pretending it doesn't exist."[9] Responding to the book's release in 2004, a spokesman for LVMH said: "This is ancient history. The book covers a period when it was family-run
and long before it became part of LVMH. We are diverse, tolerant and all the things a modern company should be."[9] An LVMH spokesman told the satirical magazine Le Canard Enchainé: "We don't deny
the facts, but regrettably the author has exaggerated the Vichy episode. We haven't put any pressure on anyone. If the journalists want to censor themselves, then that suits us fine." That
publication was the only French periodical to mention the book, LVMH is the country's biggest advertiser in the press.[9] [edit]1945 through 2000 See also: Louis Vuitton Cup, America's Cup, and LVMH
Louis Vuitton store in Nicosia, Cyprus During this period, Louis Vuitton incorporated its leather into most of its products, ranging from small purses and wallets to larger pieces of luggage. In
order to broaden its line, the company revamped its signature Monogram Canvas in 1959[6] to make it more supple, allowing it to be used for purses, bags, and wallets. It is believed that in the
1920s, counterfeiting returned as a greater issue to continue on into the 21st century.[4] In 1966, the Papillon was launched (a cylindrical bag that is still popular today). By 1977 with annual
revenue up to 70 million Francs ($14.27 million US$).[10] A year later, the label opened its first stores in Japan: in Tokyo and Osaka. In 1983, the company joined with America's Cup to form the
Louis Vuitton Cup, a preliminary competition (known as an eliminatory regatta) for the yacht race. Louis Vuitton later expanded its presence in Asia with the opening of a store in Taipei, Taiwan in
1983 and Seoul, South Korea in 1984. In the following year, 1985, the Epi leather line was introduced.[6] 1987 saw the creation of LVMH.[6] Moët et Chandon and Hennessy, leading manufacturers of
champagne and cognac, merged respectively with Louis Vuitton to form the luxury goods conglomerate. Profits for 1988 were reported to have been up by 49% more than in 1987. By 1989, Louis Vuitton
came to operate 130 stores worldwide.[6] Entering the 1990s, Yves Carcelle was named president of LV, and in 1992, his brand opened its first Chinese location at the Palace Hotel in Beijing. Further
products became introduced such as the Taiga leather line in 1993, and the literature collection of Voyager Avec... in 1994. In 1996, the celebration of the Centennial of the Monogram Canvas was held
in seven cities worldwide.[6] In 1997, Louis Vuitton made Marc Jacobs its Artistic Director.[11] In March of the following year, he designed and introduced the company's first "prêt-à-porter" line of
clothing for men and women. Also in this year products introduced included the Monogram Vernis line, the LV scrapbooks, and the Louis Vuitton City Guide.[6] The last events in the 20th century were
the release of the mini monogram line in 1999, the opening of the first store in Africa in Marrakech, Morocco in 2000, and finally the auction at the International Film Festival in Venice, Italy,
where the vanity case "amfAR" designed by Sharon Stone was sold with the proceeds going to The Foundation for AIDS Research (also in 2000).[6] [edit]2001 to present day The store on Manhattan's Fifth
Avenue. A Louis Vuitton boutique in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, in Milan, Italy. By 2001, Stephen Sprouse, in collaboration with Marc Jacobs, designed a limited-edition line of Vuitton bags[6]
that featured graffiti written over the monogram pattern. The graffiti read Louis Vuitton and, on certain bags, the name of the bag (such as Keepall and Speedy). Certain pieces, which featured the
graffiti without the Monogram Canvas background, were only available on Louis Vuitton's V.I.P. customer list. Jacobs also created the charm bracelet, the first ever piece of jewelry from LV, within
the same year.[6] In 2002, the Tambour watch collection was introduced.[6] During this year, the LV building in Tokyo's Ginza district was opened, and the brand collaborated with Bob
Wilson[disambiguation needed] for its Christmas windows sceneography. In 2003, Takashi Murakami,[6] in collaboration with Marc Jacobs, masterminded the new Monogram Multicolore canvas range of
handbags and accessories. This range included the monograms of the standard Monogram Canvas, but in 33 different colors on either a white or black background. (The classic canvas features gold
monograms on a brown background.) Murakami also created the Cherry Blossom pattern, in which smiling cartoon faces in the middle of pink and yellow flowers were sporadically placed atop the Monogram
Canvas. This pattern appeared on a limited number of pieces. The production of this limited-edition run was discontinued in June 2003. Within 2003, the stores in Moscow, Russia and in New Delhi,
India were opened, the Utah and Suhali leather lines were released, and the 20th anniversary of the LV Cup was held.[6] Louis Vuitton situated on the famous Champs-Elysées. Manhattan by Night -- Snow
Flake Star Light over Louis Vuitton Store 
at the power corner of 57th St. and Fifth Avenue - Jon Hammond Manhattan by
Night -- Bulgari Store on Fifth Avenue - Jon Hammond Bulgari Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgari Privately held società per azioni Industry
Luxury goods Founded 1884 Founder(s) Sotirios Voulgaris Headquarters Rome, Italy Key people Paolo Bulgari (Chairman), Francesco Trapani (CEO) Products Watches, jewellery, accessories, fragrances,
cosmetics Revenue €1.069 billion (2010)[1] Operating income €85.3 million (2010)[1] Profit €38.0 million (2010)[1] Total assets €1.490 billion (end 2010)[1] Total equity €934.0 million (end 2010)[1]
Owner(s) LVMH Employees 3,815 (end 2010)[1] Website bulgari.com 
Picture taken from our hotel room on
10th floor of Hotel Rossiya - Red Square in the Moscow White Nights 
Most of the day I stayed in the room practicing
my instrument and looking out at Red Square. Jennifer and I wanted to get to the club early so that we could get a sound check and settle in. Faina picked us up and we stuffed my organ and all our
equipment in her compact car and off we went to Le Club in the Taganka Theatre Building. When we arrived the big friendly doormen picked up my heavy cases like they were toothpicks and brought them
up the stairs for me! Vladimir the sound engineer for the club was very smooth and professional, and a very nice guy. We got a good sound on the organ and then came Eduard Zizak the great drummer! I
had already met Eduard in New York the week before when he was there performing with Igor's quartet at Birdland. Eduard is an incredible drummer and also a very nice guy. We made a little soundcheck
and right away I could tell that he had listened to my music and we would lock up with some very tight grooves...no problem! But where was Igor? I was hoping for a little mini-rehearsel with Igor but
when I saw the public coming in to have dinner I knew it was too late for that! Igor arrived with his entourage and it was great to see him...he told me not to worry and apologised for not coming
earlier. Igor is in big demand with a very busy schedule, so I am very lucky and honored that he could take the time to perform with me together even as his new cd album "Prophecy" was just released
on the Universal Label. We had time only for a 5 minute soundcheck and I showed Igor my book. This was going to be a very spontaneous performance, no doubt about it! We decided to record it, and
Vladimir did a fantastic job on the recording on their new digital recording console that they had just brought back from New York. From the first notes I knew that this would be one of those magic
nights I would never forget. The response from the audience was wonderful. I could only say in Russsian, "Ya LuBlu Vas"...which means, I love you all. And when I said the words to the people I got a
great feeling back from them. First set was just fine and then on the break I was introduced to many press people and some fantastic local musicians. I was very honored that they all came to greet
me. And then Igor proudly introduced me to 2 of the legendary jazz musicians of Moscow-accordionist Vladimir Danilin and guitarist Alexei Kuznezov. They said they had their instruments in the car and
so yes we decided right away to make a live session together. It was incredible from the first song on the 2nd set, playing together with these fantastic Moscow musicians! It felt like we had been
playing together for 20 years. These musicians are some of the greatest I have ever heard and played together with. The audience was loving every bit of it, just as much as I! I was so happy that
Vladimir was getting it all on tape and Jennifer was also running the video machine and taking pictures also. By the end of the night I was very satisfied with how everything went. Igor personally
drove Jennifer and I back to the hotel in his nice car with fantastic sound system. Great night! Story: http://community-4.webtv.net/GoldenPenMan/BLUESINTHEMOSCOW/ Youtube http://youtu.be/-34rP08PwrY 12,013 Organist JON HAMMOND in concert with saxophonist IGOR BUTMAN, ALEXEI KUZNETZOV (gtr.), VLADIMIR DANILIN (accordion) & ED ZIZAK
(drums) togehter for the first time in MOSCOW RUSSIA at LE CLUB in THEATRE TAGANKA *JENNIFER-Camera, *Special Thanks: FAINA COBHAM *Official Site: http://www.HammondCast.com Frankfurt Germany -- 2012 Annual Musikmesse Warm Up Party hosted by Jon Hammond Band in Jazzkeller Frankfurt - 
Youtube http://youtu.be/AD8I5axpmy8 "LATE RENT" Jon Hammond Show Theme Song as seen on MNN TV New York City Cable TV with Tony Lakatos tenor sax, Joe Berger guitar,
Giovanni Gulino drums, Jon Hammond at the Hammond Sk1 organ, special guest Lee Oskar harmonica. This performance marks 26 years consecutive attending Musikmesse Frankfurt and it was also on the
birthday of Jon Hammond March 20th, 2012 with a big chocolate on chocolate cake baked by Saray Pastanesi Baeckerei & Konditorei bakery on Mainzer Landstrasse 131. 60327 Frankfurt am Main http://www.jonhammondband.com/ SFO Airport Maintenance -- This is the Ground Support Crew for America's Pride The Blue Angels folks, they just finished pulling
this United Boeing 737 with a thick rope, you can see it in bottom left corner of photo - Jon Hammond 
Youtube http://youtu.be/2C3KtLtMVm8 Blue Angels 2012 Fleet Week Air Show at SFO with Music from Jon Hammond Band http://hammondcast.wordpress.com/2013/01/09/jons-journal-january-9-2013-americas-pride-blue-angels-us-army-blues/
Jon’s Journal January 9 2013 America’s Pride – Blue Angels – US Army Blues *WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Blue Angels SFO Fleet Week Family Day Music Get Back in the Groove Downloaded 88 times http://archive.org/details/BlueAngels2012FleetWeekAirShowAtSfoWithMusicFromJonHammondBand Youtube
http://youtu.be/2C3KtLtMVm8 Remembering the late great Max Roach on his birthday today...I can't say really Happy Birthday Max Roach because he is dead
unfortunately, but I can say to his very talented daughter Maxine Roach (cellist, member Local 802), Happy Birthday Wishes to your Family Maxine! I took this photo of Max Roach in 1981 when I
returned from Paris France - he is playing here at Keystone Korner Jazz Club in San Francisco http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_in_jazz Max
Roach Photograph by Jon Hammond 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Max_Roach_American_Jazz_Drummer_with_Odeon_Pope_saxophone_in_Keystone_Korner_photo_by_Jon_Hammond_1981.jpg
File:Max Roach American Jazz Drummer with Odeon Pope saxophone in Keystone Korner photo by Jon Hammond 1981 {{Information |Description={{en|1=Max Roach American Jazz Drummer with saxohonist Odeon
Pope at Keystone Korner San Francisco Tuesday February 22nd 1981 photo by Jon Hammond. *WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Joe Franklin Jon Hammond Movie http://archive.org/details/Jon_Hammond_Show_Podcast_HammondCast_wJOE_FRANKLIN 
Manhattan by Night -- Apple Store Fifth Avenue, the 24 hour store that never sleeps in the
City that never sleeps - photo by the organ player that never sleeps 
- Jon Hammond *cleaning the computers, from
all the people touching them with their germ fingers all day long - must be disinfected, especially with Flu Epidemic in progress! - JH — at Apple Store - Fifth Avenue Manhattan by Night -- Apple
Store Fifth Avenue - Jon Hammond 
http://www.apple.com/retail/fifthavenue/ Apple Store Fifth Avenue 767 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10153 Store hours: 24/7, 365 days a year Today, January
13, 2013 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Getting Started with a Mac Got a new Mac? Thinking about getting one? Learn how easy it is to use a Mac at this workshop. We’ll show you the basics of setting up
your... Read more Workshop is full1 1:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Getting Started with iCloud iCloud is a service from Apple that stores your music, photos, apps, and documents—and then wirelessly pushes
them to all your devices so yo... Read more Workshop is full1 2:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Daily Productivity At this workshop, we’ll show you how to get and stay organized every day using built-in
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W. Portland, OR Compliment Send Message Follow This Reviewer 12/29/2012 Such a beautiful store with all the handbags, shoes, clothing you really can't get unless you're in Orange County. My friend
and I came in to looking at all the beautiful items including purses, shoes, clothing...you name it. They also had a pair or shades the actually looked great which I haven't had much luck in the
past. This is the ultimate store for all Louis Vuitton items. If you see it in a catalog, most likely they'll have it here. One big issue is getting the attention of the sales associates. There are
many tourist who gobble up many if not all the sales associates so you do need to flag them down if you want service. Customers are fairly aggressive with making themselves known, so you will need to
do your part and somewhat be aggressive with getting service. As long as you are patient yet persistent, you will get their attention. Also it helps to look the part and dress well. Was this review
…? Useful Funny Cool Bookmark Send to a Friend Link to This Review Flag this review Review from John H. 137 friends 269 reviews John H. Family man Chicago, IL Compliment Send Message Follow This
Reviewer 12/12/2012 1 Check-in Here Came in, could not get anyone to check us out and left. Must have been my after shave. Went back later and got what we needed, but whats up with that? The subway
at 5th and 60th is a jog away. Was this review …? Useful Funny Cool Bookmark Send to a Friend Link to This Review Flag this review Review from Yukio S. 0 friends 4 reviews Yukio S. Rye, NY Compliment
Send Message Follow This Reviewer 11/20/2012 Wonderful products don't need good service. Management of the company is very smart to know that. This particular shop is designed to serve foreign
tourists. You need to beg for a sales person to deal with you and have to make a line to pay. HORRIBLE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE. Was this review …? Useful (1) Funny Cool Bookmark Send to a Friend Link to
This Review Flag this review Review from Sonya F. 31 friends 13 reviews Sonya F. First impressions are everything... Brooklyn, NY Compliment Send Message Follow This Reviewer 5/14/2012 Horrible
customer service and snotty sales associates. It's not like I'd ever spend money on an ugly canvas bag with monogram letters all over it. My friend had bought a $1500 LV bag then decided the bag she
bought was a bit large. She wanted to exchange it 2 days later and the manager told her no because the bag had some imaginary scratches on it. I looked hard and didn't see a thing. I know my friend
had not wore the bag at all because she was staying at my house from out of town. She barely even touched the damn bag. The manager offered her no other accommodations. It's not like she wanted to
even return it for her money back, she just wanted a different bag. I don't understand how a company can be a so called luxury brand and it can't even provide basic retail service. Screw them and
their silly canvas bags. Was this review …? Useful (11) Funny (1) Cool Bookmark Send to a Friend Link to This Review Flag this review Review from Catherine F. 3 friends 24 reviews Catherine F. New
York, NY Compliment Send Message Follow This Reviewer 6/14/2012 If you call in: the service is exceptional. They're really great to talk to and try to be very helpful, and sometimes they are (it's
not their problem what I'm looking for is never in stock!) - but they're always very pleasant, very professional conversations. In person: that store is a ring of hell. The customer service is
non-existent, especially in comparison to other LV stores/boutiques in the city where they bend over backwards to help you in any way they can. (Seriously - why go to this flagship, unless you're a
tourist looking for the 'LV experience' when you can go seven blocks down to Saks which has SUPERIOR service?) Today the guy told me there is one of what I was looking for at Saks, so I call Saks on
the walk, and they didn't have it -- she asked if he called other locations, I say that he hadn't, she was shocked and made phone calls for me, knowing full well I wouldn't be buying it from her (or
Saks) if another store had it in stock. That is true customer service. Otherwise, the store is pretty, but the merchandise numbers seem low... and it is crawling with tourists, which comes with the
territory. Manhattan by Night -- Louis Vuitton Store at the power corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue - Jon Hammond 
Louis Vuitton Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Vuitton Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton (/ˈluːiː vwiːˈtɒn/; French: [lwi vɥi'tɔ̃]),
or shortened to LV, is a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label's LV monogram appears on most of its products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear,
shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses, and books. Louis Vuitton is one of the world's leading international fashion houses; it sells its products through standalone boutiques, lease
departments in high-end department stores, and through the e-commerce section of its website.[3][4] For six consecutive years (2006–2012) Louis Vuitton has been named the world's most valuable luxury
brand. Its 2012 valuation is 25.9 billion USD. Division of holding company (LVMH) Industry Retail Founded 1854 Founder(s) Lois Vuitton Headquarters Paris, France Key people yves carcelle[1] (Chairman
& CEO) Marc Jacobs (Artistic Director) Kim Jones (lead designer of menswear) Products Luxury goods Revenue €2.5 billion (2011)[2] Parent LVMH Website louisvuitton.com Founding to World War II See
also: Louis Vuitton (designer) The Louis Vuitton label was founded by Vuitton in 1854 on Rue Neuve des Capucines in Paris, France.[6] Louis Vuitton had observed that the HJ Cave Osilite[7] trunk
could be easily stacked and in 1858, Vuitton introduced his flat-bottom trunks with trianon canvas, making them lightweight and airtight.[6] Before the introduction of Vuitton's trunks, rounded-top
trunks were used, generally to promote water run off, and thus could not be stacked. It was Vuitton's gray Trianon canvas flat trunk that allowed the ability to stack with ease for voyages. Many
other luggagemakers imitated LV's style and design.[4] File:Famille-Vuitton. 1888.jpg In the courtyard of the Vuitton workshops in Asnières, Paris, c. 1888, Louis, Georges and Gaston L. Vuitton
(seated on a Bed trunk) In 1867, the company participated in the universal exhibition in Paris.[6] To protect against the duplication of his look, Vuitton changed the Trianon design to a beige and
brown stripes design in 1876.[4] By 1885, the company opened its first store in London on Oxford Street.[6] Soon thereafter, due to the continuing imitation of his look, in 1888, Vuitton created the
Damier Canvas pattern, which bore a logo that reads "marque L. Vuitton déposée", which translates into "L. Vuitton registered trademark". In 1892, Louis Vuitton died, and the company's management
passed to his son.[4][6] Advert for Louis Vuitton luggage, 1898. After the death of his father, Georges Vuitton began a campaign to build the company into a worldwide corporation, exhibiting the
company's products at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. In 1896, the company launched the signature Monogram Canvas and made the worldwide patents on it.[4][6] Its graphic symbols, including
quatrefoils and flowers (as well as the LV monogram), were based on the trend of using Japanese and Oriental designs in the late Victorian era. The patents later proved to be successful in stopping
counterfeiting. In this same year, Georges traveled to the United States, where he toured cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago, selling Vuitton products. In 1901, the Louis Vuitton
Company introduced the Steamer Bag, a smaller piece of luggage designed to be kept inside Vuitton luggage trunks. By 1913, the Louis Vuitton Building opened on the Champs-Elysees. It was the largest
travel-goods store in the world at the time. Stores also opened in New York, Bombay, Washington, London, Alexandria, and Buenos Aires as World War I began. Afterwards, in 1930, the Keepall bag was
introduced. During 1932, LV introduced the Noé bag. This bag was originally made for champagne vintners to transport bottles. Soon thereafter, the Louis Vuitton Speedy bag was introduced (both are
still manufactured today).[6] In 1936 Georges Vuitton died, and his son, Gaston-Louis Vuitton, assumed control of the company.[6] During World War II, Louis Vuitton collaborated with the Nazis during
the German occupation of France. The French book Louis Vuitton, A French Saga, authored by French journalist Stephanie Bonvicini and published by Paris-based Editions Fayard[8] tells how members of
the Vuitton family actively aided the puppet government led by Marshal Philippe Pétain and increased their wealth from their business affairs with the Germans. The family set up a factory dedicated
to producing artifacts glorifying Pétain, including more than 2,500 busts. Caroline Babulle, a spokeswoman for the publisher, Fayard, said: "They have not contested anything in the book, but they are
trying to bury it by pretending it doesn't exist."[9] Responding to the book's release in 2004, a spokesman for LVMH said: "This is ancient history. The book covers a period when it was family-run
and long before it became part of LVMH. We are diverse, tolerant and all the things a modern company should be."[9] An LVMH spokesman told the satirical magazine Le Canard Enchainé: "We don't deny
the facts, but regrettably the author has exaggerated the Vichy episode. We haven't put any pressure on anyone. If the journalists want to censor themselves, then that suits us fine." That
publication was the only French periodical to mention the book, LVMH is the country's biggest advertiser in the press.[9] [edit]1945 through 2000 See also: Louis Vuitton Cup, America's Cup, and LVMH
Louis Vuitton store in Nicosia, Cyprus During this period, Louis Vuitton incorporated its leather into most of its products, ranging from small purses and wallets to larger pieces of luggage. In
order to broaden its line, the company revamped its signature Monogram Canvas in 1959[6] to make it more supple, allowing it to be used for purses, bags, and wallets. It is believed that in the
1920s, counterfeiting returned as a greater issue to continue on into the 21st century.[4] In 1966, the Papillon was launched (a cylindrical bag that is still popular today). By 1977 with annual
revenue up to 70 million Francs ($14.27 million US$).[10] A year later, the label opened its first stores in Japan: in Tokyo and Osaka. In 1983, the company joined with America's Cup to form the
Louis Vuitton Cup, a preliminary competition (known as an eliminatory regatta) for the yacht race. Louis Vuitton later expanded its presence in Asia with the opening of a store in Taipei, Taiwan in
1983 and Seoul, South Korea in 1984. In the following year, 1985, the Epi leather line was introduced.[6] 1987 saw the creation of LVMH.[6] Moët et Chandon and Hennessy, leading manufacturers of
champagne and cognac, merged respectively with Louis Vuitton to form the luxury goods conglomerate. Profits for 1988 were reported to have been up by 49% more than in 1987. By 1989, Louis Vuitton
came to operate 130 stores worldwide.[6] Entering the 1990s, Yves Carcelle was named president of LV, and in 1992, his brand opened its first Chinese location at the Palace Hotel in Beijing. Further
products became introduced such as the Taiga leather line in 1993, and the literature collection of Voyager Avec... in 1994. In 1996, the celebration of the Centennial of the Monogram Canvas was held
in seven cities worldwide.[6] In 1997, Louis Vuitton made Marc Jacobs its Artistic Director.[11] In March of the following year, he designed and introduced the company's first "prêt-à-porter" line of
clothing for men and women. Also in this year products introduced included the Monogram Vernis line, the LV scrapbooks, and the Louis Vuitton City Guide.[6] The last events in the 20th century were
the release of the mini monogram line in 1999, the opening of the first store in Africa in Marrakech, Morocco in 2000, and finally the auction at the International Film Festival in Venice, Italy,
where the vanity case "amfAR" designed by Sharon Stone was sold with the proceeds going to The Foundation for AIDS Research (also in 2000).[6] [edit]2001 to present day The store on Manhattan's Fifth
Avenue. A Louis Vuitton boutique in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, in Milan, Italy. By 2001, Stephen Sprouse, in collaboration with Marc Jacobs, designed a limited-edition line of Vuitton bags[6]
that featured graffiti written over the monogram pattern. The graffiti read Louis Vuitton and, on certain bags, the name of the bag (such as Keepall and Speedy). Certain pieces, which featured the
graffiti without the Monogram Canvas background, were only available on Louis Vuitton's V.I.P. customer list. Jacobs also created the charm bracelet, the first ever piece of jewelry from LV, within
the same year.[6] In 2002, the Tambour watch collection was introduced.[6] During this year, the LV building in Tokyo's Ginza district was opened, and the brand collaborated with Bob
Wilson[disambiguation needed] for its Christmas windows sceneography. In 2003, Takashi Murakami,[6] in collaboration with Marc Jacobs, masterminded the new Monogram Multicolore canvas range of
handbags and accessories. This range included the monograms of the standard Monogram Canvas, but in 33 different colors on either a white or black background. (The classic canvas features gold
monograms on a brown background.) Murakami also created the Cherry Blossom pattern, in which smiling cartoon faces in the middle of pink and yellow flowers were sporadically placed atop the Monogram
Canvas. This pattern appeared on a limited number of pieces. The production of this limited-edition run was discontinued in June 2003. Within 2003, the stores in Moscow, Russia and in New Delhi,
India were opened, the Utah and Suhali leather lines were released, and the 20th anniversary of the LV Cup was held.[6] Louis Vuitton situated on the famous Champs-Elysées. Manhattan by Night -- Snow
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Night -- Bulgari Store on Fifth Avenue - Jon Hammond Bulgari Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgari Privately held società per azioni Industry
Luxury goods Founded 1884 Founder(s) Sotirios Voulgaris Headquarters Rome, Italy Key people Paolo Bulgari (Chairman), Francesco Trapani (CEO) Products Watches, jewellery, accessories, fragrances,
cosmetics Revenue €1.069 billion (2010)[1] Operating income €85.3 million (2010)[1] Profit €38.0 million (2010)[1] Total assets €1.490 billion (end 2010)[1] Total equity €934.0 million (end 2010)[1]
Owner(s) LVMH Employees 3,815 (end 2010)[1] Website bulgari.com 