Bobby Hammack

Robert C. Hammack (born May 6, 1933), known as Bobby Hammack, was an American jazz and easy listening pianist, band leader, composer, and arranger. Hammack was a leading exponent of the Hammond organ during the 1950s and '60s.

Hammack is best known as a sideman and studio musician, performing with a variety of big bands and vocalists, including Louis Prima, Ray Anthony, Mel Tormé, Ella Fitzgerald, and Peggy Lee.

Hammack was primarily a pianist, but he was also skilled at playing the Hammond organ, accordion, and harpsichord.

Hammack began his musical career in the 1950s, playing piano and organ in various big bands. He then became a highly sought-after studio musician and sideman, accompanying numerous artists on their recordings and live performances. Hammack also released several albums as a bandleader, showcasing his skills as a jazz pianist.

Some notable recordings featuring Bobby Hammack include Louis Prima's "Jump, Jive, an' Wail," Ray Anthony's "Dancing in the Dark," Mel Tormé's "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," and Peggy Lee's "Fever." Hammack also released his own albums, such as "Hamming It Up" and "Swingin' on the Moon."