The 1974 album was the natural predecessor to Johnny Hammond's classic 'Gears' (1975) recorded with the Mizell brothers the following year. It contains the rare groove/jazz funk anthems 'Star Borne' and 'Yesterday Was Cool'.'Gambler's Life' was the album where Hammond switched from his customary organ to electric piano at a time the Mizell brothers had just produced Donald Byrd and Bobbi Humphrey for Blue Note.
Track Listing:
1. Gambler's Life - Johnny Hammond
2. Rhodesian Thoroughfare - Johnny Hammond
3. This Year's Dream - Johnny Hammond
4. Star Borne - Johnny Hammond
5. Back to the Projects - Johnny Hammond
6. Yesterday Was Cool - Johnny Hammond
7. Virgo Lady - Johnny Hammond
8. Call On Me - Johnny Hammond
9. Rock Steady (Bonus Track) - Johnny Hammond
10. Who Is Sylvia (Bonus Track) - Johnny Hammond
11. Higher Ground (Bonus Track) - Johnny Hammond
12. Breakout (Bonus Track) - Johnny Hammond
Year of Production: 1974
