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Jan Hammer

Known For

Sound

Gender

Male

Birthday

Apr 17, 1948 (78 years old)

Place of Birth

Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Biography

Jan Hammer (born April 17, 1948 as Jan Hamr) is a Czech-American musician, keyboardist, and songwriter who composed the background score music for the first four seasons of Miami Vice (although he was joined by John Petersen for much of season 4). As the show's original composer, he composed the famous "Miami Vice Theme" that was featured in all 111 episodes of the series.

Known For

Acting
2020Příběhy českého jazzuSelf
2018Jeff Beck: Still on the RunSelf
2017Jeff Beck - Live At The Hollywood Bowl
2007Moogfest 2006: Live
1996E! True Hollywood Story
1984Miami ViceHimself (uncredited)
1984Miami ViceWedding Musician
1972Mahavishnu Orchestra - Live In France 1972Self (keyboards)
1971BBC In ConcertSelf
1967Martyrs of Love