Personal Info
Known For:
Sound
Birthday:
April 17, 1948
Place of Birth:
Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
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Jan Hammer
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Jeff Beck: Still on the Run | Self |
| 2017 | Jeff Beck - Live At The Hollywood Bowl | |
| 2007 | Moogfest 2006: Live | |
| 1972 | Mahavishnu Orchestra - Live In France 1972 | Self (keyboards) |
| 1967 | Martyrs of Love |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Příběhy českého jazzu | Self |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story | |
| 1984 | Miami Vice | Himself (uncredited) |
| 1984 | Miami Vice | Wedding Musician |
| 1971 | BBC In Concert | Self |