Jan Hammer

Czech-American pianist, keyboardist, drummer, composer and bandleader. Owner of the [l=Red Gate Studio], Kent, NY and [l=Redgate Studios, Holmes, NY].

Born April 17, 1948 in Prague (former Czechoslovakia). Son of Czech jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer [a=Jan Hammer (2)] and jazz vocalist [a=Vlasta Průchová]. U.S. resident since 1968. Best known for his soundtrack work, notably on the television series "Miami Vice", and Czechoslovak pop-art fairytale "Šíleně smutná princezna" (The Incredibly Sad Princess, 1968).