Jan Hammer
- January 9, 2024
- Composer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jan Hammer |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 17, 1948(1948-04-17) |
| Age | 76 |
| Birthplace | Prague |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Jan Hammer Biography
| Name | Jan Hammer |
| Birthday | Apr 17 |
| Birth Year | 1948 |
| Place Of Birth | Prague |
| Birth Country | Czech Republic |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Children(s) | Paul Hammer |
Jan Hammer is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on April 17, 1948 in Prague, Czech Republic. He composed the “Miami Vice Theme”, and the “Crockett’s Theme” for “Miami Vice,” a classic 1980s TV show. He was the star of 90 episodes of the series as well as 20 episodes on “Chancer,” a British hit show.
He recorded the keyboards for He recorded the keyboards on “She’s the Boss,” Mick Jagger‘s album from 1985.’s 1985 album “She’s the Boss”.
He was the son Vlasta Pruchova, a well-known Czech singer. Although he was a doctor, his father was skilled at Vibraphone and bass guitar. His wife Ivona gave birth to two children.
Jan Hammer Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Composer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jan Hammer is one of the richest Composer from Czech Republic. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jan Hammer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at the Prague Academy of Musical Arts, and was awarded a scholarship to Boston’s Berklee College of Music. The Warsaw Pact invasion in 1968 brought an abrupt end to his time at Prague Academy.
His list of collaborators included His list of collaborators was a Who’s Who of music greats, including Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Elvin Jones, and Stanley Clarke. and Carlos Santana. Elvin James was also on his list. Stanley Clarke was also on his list.
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Who is Jan Hammer Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Jan Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Czech Republic. Jan Hammer celebrates birthday on April 17 of every year.
Did Jan Hammer appear in Miami Vice?
As the show’s original composer, he composed the famous “Miami Vice Theme” that featured in all 111 episodes of the series. Beyond his musical duties, Hammer also made two cameo appearances in the show, in the episodes “One Way Ticket” and “Like a Hurricane”, both times as a wedding musician.
When did Jan Hammer leave Miami Vice?
In 1988 , Hammer bowed out of full-time musical chores for Miami Vice. The theme song he composed remained in use until the show ended its five-season run in 1989.
How old is Jan Hammer?
74 years (April 17, 1948)
Who has Jan Hammer played with?
The discography of Czech-American musician Jan Hammer consists of 25 albums with Hammer as the lead artist, as well as several singles and a large number of collaborations with jazz and rock musicians, such as John McLaughlin, Jeff Beck, Al Di Meola, Mick Jagger, Carlos Santana, Stanley Clarke, Tommy Bolin, Neal Schon, …
Why is it called Crockett's theme?
“Crockett’s Theme” is an instrumental song written for the hit NBC series Miami Vice. The surname Crockett refers to Don Johnson’s character, James “Sonny” Crockett. The initial version of the theme first appeared in the episode “Calderone’s Return: Part 1 – The Hit List”, which aired on October 19, 1984.