**Consider me your affordable Benmont Tench | Leon Russell | Booker T. Jones | Pinetop Perkins | Nicky Hopkins**
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http://kirbyleehammel.com/
SONGS I'VE PLAYED ON:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gdVglrKUHeftI4S8ss0Dx?si=GzYvqgp3Q3i9v3Mt9zZ9yw
-Lots of experience - I've toured US, Europe, Canada and have played in major studios in SF/LA as well as many home studios and basements!
-Comfortable in Blues, Folk, Funk, Soul, Country, Rock, Hip-Hop, Singer-Songwriter
--No ego, I just want to play what's best for the song and what the artist wants. Lots of studio experience in many styles. I take direction well and look forward to working with you! I'm very comfortable supporting a songwriter and "quiet" music as well as ripping some RnR keys and organ. I have a great sounding MotionSound amp with a real horn for killer ORGAN tones! I've also recorded synths, strings, vocals, melodica, and many other sounds from my home studio.
I've played and/or shared the stage with: Mark Kozelek, Steve Shelley, Will Oldham, Tony Saunders, Jennifer Hartswick, Miles Schon, Trampled by Turtles, Grahame Lesh, Scott Law, Lee Gallagher, Leon Russell, Nicki Lane, Doobie Brothers, the Tubes, Asleep at the Wheel. I currently play in a popular Grateful Dead tribute band, Hyryder.
I teach Blues and Rock n Roll piano to students of all ages.
Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.
25 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedCan’t recommend Kirby enough for his incredible attention to detail, musicianship and artistry. He is indeed at the level of Nicky Hopkins!
check_circleVerifiedKirby is simply amazing pianist. And so kind and professional. Work with him.
check_circleVerifiedMy first time working with Kirby, but definitely not my last! He delivers on what he promises i.e. to elevate your song! Great player with a great feel and sound, who offers up a variety of takes and styles. Great to work with! I highly recommend him!
check_circleVerifiedI'm always very happy with Kirby's results. Professional, timely, always a variety of takes.
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Very quick turnaround per projected timelines. Very kind and willing to make alternative takes per my input after initial takes were provided. I will be using Kirby again on future projects if he is available.
check_circleVerifiedI was looking for some throw back country keys and Kirby delivered exactly what I had in mind. He provided many alternate takes which gave me plenty of options for takes and comps. Super good!
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Kirby is a pro - he knew exactly what I wanted especially after giving him reference artists and styles. Looking forward to working with him again.
check_circleVerifiedKirby is outstanding. Exceptional feel on the keys, easy to work with, fine tuned all of our revision requests, and had a quick turn around time. Will definitely work with again!
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Awesome piano, really professional, great communication and fast! Thanks a lot!
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Kirby is so great and always delivers wonderful piano and organ tracks for many different styles. Easy to work with and willing to do whatever the song needs.
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Excellent musician! Really happy with the result!
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Kirby is so awesome on piano and organ. Really knows how to fit his tracks into the song style. Love working with him.
check_circleVerifiedThanks Kirby!
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Kirby is a truly gifted keyboard player. It is a joy to work with him. We have done about 20 songs together and every one is a keeper.
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Kirby is so dependable. Always provides great tracks in every style. Great to work with.
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Kirby has played on so many of our songs and all of his work is exceptional. We're starting another song. You should too.
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I love the way Kirby's playing drives the tempo of the song. He is really good at playing but also at feeling what the songs need.
check_circleVerifiedGreat job - great organ tones as well!
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Very professional
And talented
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Wow! Kirby really nailed this one with a Jerry Lee Lewis honky tonk piano track that made this song rock. Thank you Kirby.
- PianoAverage price - $70 per song
- Keyboards - SynthAverage price - $70 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $70 per song
- Benmont Tench
- Booker T. Jones
- Leon Russell
- Roland RD-300nx - Motion Sound Amp for killer organ tones - Telefunken mics
