The Hammond organ - Mark Vail

Now fully updated
The Hammond Organ: Beauty in the B traces the technological and artistic evolution of the B-3 and other tonewheel organs
as well as the whirling Leslie speakers that catapulted the Hammond sound into history. You'll discover the genius that went into the development of Hammond's tonewheel generator
drawbar harmonics
percussion
scanner vibrato and other innovations
as well as the incredible assistance Don Leslie provided for Hammond by creating his famous rotating speaker system. Plus
B-3 legends including soul-jazzman Jimmy McGriff and progressive rocker Keith Emerson share their playing techniques; technical experts offer tips on buying
restoring
and maintaining Hammonds and Leslies; and over 200 photos illustrate historic Hammond organs
Leslie cabinets
and B-3 masters at work.