Johnny Hammond : Gamblers Life

The 1974 album was the natural predecessor to Johnny Hammond’s classic ‘Gears’ (1975) recorded with the Mizell brothers the following year. It contains the rare groove/jazz funk anthems ‘Star Borne’ and ‘Yesterday Was Cool’.’Gambler’s Life’ was the album where Hammond switched from his customary organ to electric piano at a time the Mizell brothers had just produced Donald Byrd and Bobbi Humphrey for Blue Note.

Track Listing:
1. Gambler’s Life – Johnny Hammond
2. Rhodesian Thoroughfare – Johnny Hammond
3. This Year’s Dream – Johnny Hammond
4. Star Borne – Johnny Hammond
5. Back to the Projects – Johnny Hammond
6. Yesterday Was Cool – Johnny Hammond
7. Virgo Lady – Johnny Hammond
8. Call On Me – Johnny Hammond
9. Rock Steady (Bonus Track) – Johnny Hammond
10. Who Is Sylvia (Bonus Track) – Johnny Hammond
11. Higher Ground (Bonus Track) – Johnny Hammond
12. Breakout (Bonus Track)