John Hammond - Birthday Blues Bash - Blues legend John Hammond returns with a solo live album recorded in Italy in 2001 on his t9th birthday. 18 songs, audiophile recording. The album honors a host of legendary and hugely influential blues artists, as well as longtime collaborator and friend, Tom Waits. With 37 releases under his name and thousands of gigs everywhere, John Hammond remains one of the world's premier acoustic blues artists, regardless his decision to retire during the pandemic.