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PAOLO APOLLO NEGRI  releases
Voc-All: Hammondbeat Profiles, Vol.1
2012 | DIGITAL | HBB.029 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
VARIOUS ARTISTS  releases
Hammond Groovers, Vol.1
2012 | DIGITAL | HBB.028 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
PAOLO APOLLO NEGRI WITH MILO SCAGLIONI  releases
Lightswitch b/w Le Cirque du MIDI
2012 | DIGITAL | HB7-11 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Written by Milo Scaglioni, Lightswitch has a Beatles meets Nilsson vibe with a melancholy vocal and is ripe with electronic atmosphere, deep soul percussion, and simmering synth, guitar, and bass. Le Cirque riffs on LQ's "Dancing 'round the Walnut Tree" with a electronica twist and relentless percussion that right-turns into psychedelic jazz bridge with heavy funk guitar meets electric piano fusion.
PAOLO "APOLLO" NEGRI  releases
COBOL
2011 | DIGITAL | HBR014 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Paolo Apollo Negri's third chapter is a systematically-sealed wonderland of clutter-free style...is it Heaven? Materializing, electrifying, testifying the mass of our matter...it is Freedom!

CD on November 22, 2011 / DIGITAL on January 3, 2012
VARIOUS ARTISTS  releases
Hammondbeat Hi-Fi Sessions, Volume 2
2011 | DIGITAL | HBB.027 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Digital compilation of the the Hi-Fi session b-sides: Leslie Overdrive, Low Fidelity Jet-Set Orchestra, The Futuro Seven & Captain Hammond, Tony Face Big Roll Band, Phat Fred, Paolo "Apollo" Negri, The Link Quartet, and Euro Cinema. OUT NOW!!
VARIOUS ARTISTS  releases
Hammondbeat Hi-Fi Sessions, Volume 1
2011 | DIGITAL | HBB.026 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Digital compilation of the the Hi-Fi session a-sides: Leslie Overdrive, Low Fidelity Jet-Set Orchestra, Captain Hammond & The Futuro Seven, Tony Face Big Roll Band, Phat Fred, Paolo "Apollo" Negri, The Link Quartet, and Euro Cinema. OUT NOW!!
THE LINK QUARTET  releases
4
2011 | DIGITAL | HBR013 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
From vintage soul to their own unique brand of funk-jazz-rock, but squeezed into the raw, hyperactive, live-band genius of The Link Quartet. This is modern power-pop combined with R&B rock sensibility.
EURO CINEMA  releases
Ten-4
2011 | DIGITAL | HBB.025 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
The group's raw jazz funk sound is rooted in late 60s organ funk as well as the anonymous "library music" soundtracks to 70s movies. Produced by Phil Martin.
PAOLO "APOLLO" NEGRI / THE LINK QUARTET  releases
Diesler vs The Bongolian EP
2011 | DIGITAL | HBB.024 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Diesler and The Bongolian take on The Link Quartet and Paolo Apollo Negri.
FLYJACK  releases
On The One
2010 | DIGITAL | HBL012 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
FLYJACK draws its inspiration from the hardhitting funk of the late 60’s and early 70’s – featuring Jab'o Starks (James Brown Band), Paolo "Apollo" Negri (The Link Quartet) and the electrifying voice of Tameca Jones.
PAOLO "APOLLO" NEGRI  releases
The Great Anything
2010 | DIGITAL | HBR012 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
The blistering raw power of Apollo and our collective soul lain to waste with the seventies fueled soundtrack of his heart and mind. The place where The Blues, rock and funk exploded into a glorious fireball of peace and unity…a place where love never sounded and tasted so good.
SVEN HAMMOND SOUL  releases
Lookin Up, Turnin Round b/w Moet Jij Wete
2009 | DIGITAL | HB7-10 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
PRICED $2.00 OFF THRU FEB 14
The soulful lead vocal of Corrina Greyson, hints to what’s coming, then steps back a moment to let the organ and bass build up a really solid groove before she jumps back in and sets the whole thing on fire.
EURO CINEMA  releases
Brooklyn Groove b/w Brother Lou
2009 | DIGITAL | HB7-09 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
PRICED $2.00 OFF THRU FEB 14
Produced by Phil Martin (aka Tim Wood) who worked with Soul Snatchers, Jazzinvaders, AIFF and Laura Vane and the Vipertones.
LOW FIDELITY JET-SET ORCHESTRA  releases
Danger Boogaloo b/w Wasabi Sauce
2009 | DIGITAL | HB7-08 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
PRICED $2.00 OFF THRU FEB 14
"A tune that starts out a bit abstract and crispy, then leaps quickly into the romping sort of groove you'd expect from its "boogaloo" name - complete with lots of funky Hammond and flute!"
THE LINK QUARTET  releases
Fast Girls & Sexy Cars b/w Drummore
2009 | DIGITAL | HB7-07 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
PRICED $2.00 OFF THRU FEB 14
"Whether it is accenting the beat or spewing buckets of fuzz and distortion in your face it is always heavy as hell and FUNKY for days.”
PAOLO "APOLLO" NEGRI + FRIENDS  releases
Paolo "Apollo" Negri's SxSW Odyssey
2009 | DIGITAL | HBB.023 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
12 unreleased tracks from the Paolo Negri history with Hammondbeat. Released as a dropcard for the 2009 SXSW music festival in Austin, TX. Craig Charles says that Paolo Negri would give James Taylor a run for his money...who are we to argue with genius?
MODUS  releases
Sounds From The Kitten Casino
2008 | DIGITAL | HBL011 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Sounds From The Kitten Casino is a fresh, witty take on a musical template many regarded as obsolete, but in the hands of Modus is as new and vital as anything on the scene today.
THE GETUP  releases
Life@Cafe Eric
2008 | DIGITAL | HBB.022 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Mr. Goldfinger is waiting in a cab outside my house, we've been told tonight a party will take place on Mr. Largo's yacht and maybe something mysterious is gonna happen there, we cannot miss it!
THE YARDS  releases
Forward
2008 | DIGITAL | HBB.021 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Recorded 'live' at Fatso's Public House in Lawrence on July 26, 2008. The interplay of the band is telepathic and the performances fiery and passionate. The 2nd set from this night will be released in 2009.
PAOLO "APOLLO" NEGRI  releases
Paparazzi b/w A Blues For Me
2008 | DIGITAL | HB7-06 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
PRICED $2.00 OFF THRU FEB 14
Paparazzi kicks off The Hammondbeat Hi-Fi Sessions 2nd series with a storming mod vocal from Teresa Reeves-Gilmer who joined Paolo on the brilliant "Closer" in 2007.
FRED LESLIE'S MISSING LINK  releases
Fat Lip
2008 | DIGITAL | HBR011 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
What do you get when Phat Fred (SPA), Leslie Overdrive (DEN), and The Link Quartet (ITA) work with the greatest new soul sista's on the scene today? Featuring Sophie Faricy (UK), The Sweet Divines (USA), The Nouvellas (USA), Corrina Greyson (UK), and The Diplomettes (USA).
FRED LESLIE'S MISSING LINK  releases
Love Potion #9
2008 | DIGITAL | HBB.020 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Exclusive download-only alternate versions from the CD/LP Fat Lip. Featuring The Diplomettes & The Sweet Divines.
FRED LESLIE'S MISSING LINK  releases
(I Got) So Much Trouble In My Mind
2008 | DIGITAL | HBB.019 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Exclusive download-only alternate versions from the CD/LP Fat Lip. Featuring Corrina Greyson & The Nouvellas.
THE FUTURO SEVEN  releases
The Oppenheimer Transmissions
2008 | DIGITAL | HBB.018 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Good technology means that M-U-S-I-C will be done with analogue machines. This means that M-U-S-I-C will be performed with old machines that were created by men to be used by men.
PHAT FRED  releases
Live In Denmark
2008 | DIGITAL | HBB.017 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Recorded in 2007 during the legendary meeting with Leslie Overdrive, this album features 8 tracks from the show with 2 exclusives featured on the Hammondbeat 45 of the same title.
MAX PAPARELLA  releases
Stack 'em High
2008 | DIGITAL | HBB.016 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Vintage analog Hammond electro-soul transported to new dimensions with modern beat. Atmospheric and hip, cool and elegant, groovy and catchy.
THE GETUP  releases
Getup & Groove
2008 | DIGITAL | HBB.015 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Only 200 CDs were made for the summer 2007 gigs. Now that a respectable period has passed for those lucky few souls, the 5 funk-soul originals are available worldwide (exclusively) thru Hammondbeat Digital.
PHAT FRED  releases
Yu Nou Rili b/w Memphis Train [live versions]
2008 | DIGITAL | HB7-05 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
PRICED $2.00 OFF THRU FEB 14
High in tempo, strong arrangement, tight rolling bass line and monster organ solo…great dancer on top of all of that.
TONY FACE BIG ROLL BAND  releases
Lady Day and John Coltrane b/w Bulldog
2008 | DIGITAL | HB7-04 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
PRICED $2.00 OFF THRU FEB 14
The Gil Scott-Heron classic done here with raspy female vocals from Yo Kalb. Instrumentation includes Hammond and Fender Rhodes from Paolo Apollo Negri -- who also plays on the flipside's great funky cover of The Beatles' "Hey Bulldog".
CAPTAIN HAMMOND VS THE FUTURO SEVEN  releases
Origin b/w Mercury Wonderland [remixes]
2008 | DIGITAL | HB7-03 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
PRICED $2.00 OFF THRU FEB 14
"Origin" gets a very spacey take here -- one that inflects the usual Captain Hammond groove with a bit more moog than before -- creating a weird cosmic groove that almost feels like it was lifted from some hip 70s TV mystery show!
LOW FIDELITY JET-SET ORCHESTRA  releases
Searching For A Bit Of Popularity
2008 | DIGITAL | HBL010 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Their styles and rhythms are often like the best soundtrack instrumentals of the 60s and 70s -- and although the keyboards really help augment this feel, the percussion is equally great -- with lots of odd other bits besides drums, which really creates a nice sense of scene-changing between the tracks.
LOW FIDELITY JET-SET ORCHESTRA  releases
Bahia Soul b/w Jazz Rocker
2007 | DIGITAL | HB7-02 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
PRICED $2.00 OFF THRU FEB 14
There is an amazing BIG sound on this tiny little slab of diversity…that could relax the most up-tight among us.
LESLIE OVERDRIVE  releases
A Tad Askew b/w Oily
2007 | DIGITAL | HB7-01 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
PRICED $2.00 OFF THRU FEB 14
The first vinyl 7" release on Hammondbeat…rather than go for the throat and squeeze the organ the sound here is more flowing and even mellow.
CAPTAIN HAMMOND  releases
Cosmic Candy!
2007 | DIGITAL | HBB.014.CD | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
First track from the debut album "The Origin of Captain Hammond" with 3 non-lp tracks recorded live at the Cosmic Cantina.
CAPTAIN HAMMOND  releases
The Origin Of Captain Hammond
2007 | DIGITAL | HBR010 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
With Bryn's energetic organ style, Pete's biting R&B guitar and Greg's heavy soul drumming, Captain Hammond takes you on an inter-galactic journey - a swirling soundtrack of gritty, dance floor friendly, ground shaking and anthemic rock instrumentals and swinging Northern Soul style soul grooves.
CAPTAIN HAMMOND  releases
Cosmic Cantina
2007 | DIGITAL | HBB.014 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Digital version of the extremely limited CD edition "Cosmic Candy!" EP. This version contains an exclusive track not on the CD.
PAOLO "APOLLO" NEGRI  releases
A Bigger Tomorrow
2007 | DIGITAL | HBR009 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
At last the epic solo debut by the Link Quartet's keyboard genius. Released on the 5th Anniversary of "Beat.It", Hammondbeat's very first release.
PAOLO "APOLLO" NEGRI  releases
A Bigger Tomorrow + Building A Bigger Tomorrow
2007 | DIGITAL | HBL009 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
At last the epic solo debut by the Link Quartet's keyboard genius. This special edition includes the full 15 track bonus album "Building A Bigger Tomorrow" (featuring the promo only "Applecore" EP).
MODULO5  releases
Soundsational Movements
2007 | DIGITAL | HBB.013 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
A soundtrack for living, but with a truly earganic undercurrent not generally found in the euro-lounge scene. Highly evolved and cleverly avoids the limiting traps of modern dance music. Brilliant!
THE LINK QUARTET  releases
Long Live The Link
2007 | DIGITAL | HBB.012 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Link Quartet LIVE! Now available from Hammondbeat Digital. Please note that the exclusive Japan CD version has 2 additional songs!
LESLIE OVERDRIVE  releases
...with the Hammond, in the Beauty
2007 | DIGITAL | HBL007 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
5 top covers and 1 supa-funky original: Hotpie's Popcorn (The Poets of Rhythm) & Drive My Car (The Beatles) should turn more than a few heads, but it'll be Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" that ought to twist it right off your shoulders!
ONDREJ PIVEC ORGANIC QUARTET  releases
Never Enough
2007 | DIGITAL | HBB.009 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Released on CD (Animal Music) in the Czech Republic and on the "prestigious" Hammondbeat label for worldwide digital distribution.
PAOLO "APOLLO" NEGRI  releases
Applecore
2007 | DIGITAL | HBL008 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Apollo's solo debut, "an almost religious and pure tribute to his maestros". While no longer available for download, all 5 tracks are still available on the 2-disc edition of "A Bigger Tomorrow".
NICE PRICE  releases
Entering The Timesphere
2007 | DIGITAL | HBB.011 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Paolo's earliest work was in the prog band Nice Price (1997). These demos were available on Hammondbeat from 2007 to 2012 but are now (and forever) out of print.
FAST 3  releases
The Grifter
2007 | DIGITAL | HBB.010 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
At last!, Fast 3's debut CD on Japan's P-Vine via the formidable alliance of One Note Records (UK) and Hammondbeat (USA).
MEN FROM S.P.E.C.T.R.E.  releases
Sugartown
2007 | DIGITAL | HBB.008 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Built with corner-to-corner Hammond mythology, villainous guitar, henchman bass, and assassin lethal drumming, and…it's a real swingin' shindig!
MEN FROM S.P.E.C.T.R.E.  releases
With The Finger On The Trigger
2007 | DIGITAL | HBB.007 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Spy-fi fun for the whole family!
PHAT FRED  releases
Don't Spoil The Soup!
2006 | DIGITAL | HBR008 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Phat Fred phuse the deep phunk and groove elements of The New Mastersounds with classic jazz sounds of the collaborations between Grant Green and Larry Young. Throw in a dash of sarcastically biting lyrical humor, and you’ve got the sonic stew that is Phat Fred.
MEN FROM S.P.E.C.T.R.E.  releases
The Living Eye
2006 | DIGITAL | HBR007 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Their third mind-bender after 10 years of distillate Mod-Sounds. Take a beach-buggy test drive. Ride a purple lion around the Eiffel Tower. Blow your speakers with Hammond organ blasts and fuzzed + phased guitars, while drums, bass and percussion mash up the background.
THE LINK QUARTET  releases
Evolution: 1997-2001
2006 | DIGITAL | HBR006 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Evolution compiles every recording from the first 5 years of LQ, before their righteous "Beat.It" came into being. No collection should be without these hardly humble beginnings.
NICK ROSSI SET  releases
On The Outset
2006 | DIGITAL | HBL006 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
The debut album from NRS...finally...but the simmering approach has created red hot perfection. THIS IS THE MELTING STEREO VERSION [CD] FROM HAMMONDBEAT!!! Mono mix on LP also available.
THE LINK QUARTET  releases
Decade
2006 | DIGITAL | HBL005 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Celebrating 10 years of recording, and the final release with Tony Face who left the band this year to pursue other opportunities. This disc also comes free with the CD version of EVOLUTION: 1997-2001.
THE LINK QUARTET  releases
Evolution: 1997-2001, Vol.2
2006 | DIGITAL | HBB.006 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Part 2 of Evolution available worldwide from digital resellers.
THE LINK QUARTET  releases
Evolution: 1997-2001, Vol.1
2006 | DIGITAL | HBB.005 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Part 1 of Evolution available worldwide from digital resellers.
THE YARDS  releases
Wit
2006 | DIGITAL | HBR005 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Utilizing a full horn section for the record opens the musical structure - pleasing longtime fans - while making the record more accessible for a host of new fans. With the release of WIT, The Yards are poised to garner international acclaim and well deserved attention.
THE SPECIAL AGENTS  releases
Bulletproof Beat
2006 | DIGITAL | HBR004 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
This record chronicles their exploits in saving the world, as well as reminiscing about some of their first assignments. Having put the finishing touches on BULLETPROOF BEAT, the Agents are once again on assignment making the world a safer place for groove. God Bless you, Agents.
BARON SAMEDI E.S.Q.  releases
Feed A Fever
2006 | DIGITAL | HBL004 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
A neo-soul jazz explosion of sight and sound: an incredible musical journey that needs to experienced to be fully explained and understood. The ultimate reward for the listener is a record that delivers on many levels. FEED A FEVER is a powerful swan song for an amazing band.
SCREAMIN' RETRO  releases
Scream On!
2006 | DIGITAL | HBL003 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
With SCREAM ON, SCREAMIN' RETRO has accomplished the unthinkable - dance music with soul - old school funk with club appeal for today! A return of real music and real musicians to the dance clubs!
FIL LORENZ SOUL-TET  releases
Stinky Stinky
2005 | DIGITAL | HBL002 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Think Bluenote & Prestige and then squeeze "Stinky Stinky" between the two and you get some idea of the boldness on display. Visions of sleazy backstreet jazz clubs dropping smooth n' smoky Hammond with killer brass lines and you really do start to appreciate the new direction Hammondbeat is taking.
THE DANSETTES  releases
Oh My!
2005 | DIGITAL | HBL001 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Before The Sweet Divines there was The Dansettes on Hammondbeat. Their one and only release was a massive record. QUANTITY LIMITED!
THE LINK QUARTET  releases
Mile High Mayhem
2005 | DIGITAL | HBB.004 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Extremely rare! Made exclusive and distributed free at the 2005 Mile High Mayhem scooter ralley in Denver Colorado. This item is shipped without inserts, but you can print them by visiting the Link Quartet download page on Hammondbeat.
THE LINK QUARTET  releases
Italian Playboys
2004 | DIGITAL | HBR003 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Instrumental Hammond organ funk-psychedelia-jazz-soul - 70's groove for the moderne world. QUANTITY LIMITED!
THE LINK QUARTET  releases
Strudel Girl vs The New Acid Wave
2004 | DIGITAL | HBB.003 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Extremely rare bootleg release. Much of the material was reissued on Mile High Mayhem (also extemely rare), but there remain a few exclusive gems for those that believed us when we said it would be put out of print quickly!
THE LINK QUARTET  releases
Italian Playboys International
2004 | DIGITAL | HBB.002 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Link Quartet's 2004 US tour EP was produced as a burn-on-demand CD-R, of which less than 100 are in existence. A few tracks have been released in Japan, but the complete edition is long, long gone.
FAST 3  releases
Pole Position
2004 | DIGITAL | HBB.001 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Fast 3's first live album remains unreleased.
SOUNDTRACK / VARIOUS ARTISTS  releases
Wilson Chance: The Sound of Danger
2004 | DIGITAL | HBR002 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
With a label like Hammondbeat, you know what's in store... lots and lots of hammond grooves that just ooze with fun and confidence!
THE LINK QUARTET  releases
Beat.It
2002 | DIGITAL | HBR001 | PRICE: SEE RESELLER
Sixties music is a thing for rogues or real artists, and if you hold this album in your hands you already know into which category The Link Quartet belong.