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Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!
John Jorgenson - Grammy Award Winning Guitarist/Multi-Instrumentalist. Country Rock, Guitar Rock, Classical, etc. Toured With Elton John For 6 Years. Played With Dylan, Streisand, Pavoratti and Many More!

Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 40:54


John Jorgenson is a Grammy Award winning guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. His music spans country rock with the Desert Rose Band, guitar rock with the Hellecasters, and classical. He was a member of Elton John's band for six years. He won the Academy of Country Music “Guitarist of the Year” award for three consecutive years. He's also toured or recorded with The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Barbra Steisand, Luciano Pavarotti and Bonnie Raitt among others.My featured song is “Country Drive” from the Trippin' album by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. ---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's new single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Crossover instrumental.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's first album, was recorded in 1994 but was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with John:www.johnjorgenson.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

KVC Arts
KVC-Arts 1/14/24 - John Jorgenson, Gypsy Jazz and So Much More

KVC Arts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 28:09


John Jorgenson grew up in Redlands (and while at University of Redlands, actually played clarinet with Benny Goodman conducting!!!), and at one point worked at Disneyland - playing in three different bands comprised of the same four guys. He was in The Desert Rose Band, along with Chris Hillman of the Byrds and Herb Pederson, who's played with more people than I can name in one breath. He was also in the award-winning Hellecasters, and was invited by Elton John to be part of an 18-month tour, which turned into a 6-year stay. John Jorgenson is also one of the forerunners in the world of Gypsy Jazz.I interviewed him just over a decade ago when he was getting ready to perform in Redlands, though this was before the creation of KVC-Arts. About time I included this one! John is still touring and performing in a number of configurations. More at johnjorgenson.com

Ask Zac
The Influence of John Jorgenson - Ask Zac 75

Ask Zac

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 29:18 Transcription Available


To Support the Channel:Tip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacOr check out my store at  - www.askzac.comSince I first heard John Jorgenson with the Desert Rose Band, I have been a huge fan. I first saw John play in 1994 with the Hellecasters in Nashville, with Brad Paisley in tow. Brad was 21, and I was 20 with a fake I.D. Paisley told me as we got to the door, "If you don't get in, I'm going in without you." Many years later, I had the chance to interview Jorgenson for the Truetone Lounge, and then he kept being mentioned in my "Ask Zac" show, so I finally decided to dedicate a show to his huge influence in making Vox amps, 6-string basses, electric 12-string guitars, and bold effects popular in Country Music. He is also is a huge reason that Matchless amps ever got off the ground.Special thanks to Willem van der Wagen, who runs the Desert Rose Band fan website, and YouTube page.Jorgenson playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iR...Additional photos of John, including some with a prototype Matchless amphttps://www.askzac.com/post/john-jorg...Gear for this video1957 Fender Esquire with added Ron Ellis "New Tall" neck pickup. Restoration and aging on the body by Dan "Danocaster" Strain.Strings: D'Addario NYXL 10-46  https://amzn.to/3bWYb1MPick:Danocaster MediumAmp:1964 Vox JMI AC10 with 12" Celestion Blue Alnico Speaker in a custom cab built by Kyle Bollendorf. Effects used:Boss RV-2 Reverb on the "Plate" setting.Boss DD-2Boss DC-2 Dimension, the second modeBoss VB-2w 9v power via Truetone CS6  https://amzn.to/3gnJQPW #askzac #guitartech #telecasterSupport the show

Ask Zac
The JV Telecaster, Fender Japan & John Jorgenson - ASK ZAC - 40

Ask Zac

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 1, 2023 23:02 Transcription Available


To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Or check out my store for merch  - www.askzac.comThis episode of AZ was inspired by finding a 1983 JV bound 62 reissue Telecaster recently, and from a past Truetone Lounge interview with John Jorgenson in 2017. In the interview, Jorgenson mentioned that he used a "JV Telecaster" on the first two Desert Rose Band albums, including the iconic solo to "Hello Trouble." In addition to that, he later told me that he used the same guitar for the Hellecaster's first album, The Return of the Hellecasters, on "Highlander Boogie" and "Back On Terra Firma." After John piqued my interest, I was surprised how hard it was to find info on the JV Telecasters, especially the TL62 models like he used. The best information I could find was from the website 21Frets, older sales listings, and original Japanese catalogs from the early 80s. Here I lay out the beginnings of Fender Japan, the short-lived JV series (1982-1984), John's use of the guitar, and the story of finding my own 1983 TL62 JV Fender Telecaster.link to photos & video clips of John Jorgenson and his JV Telecasterhttps://www.askzac.com/post/john-jorg...My Spotify Playlist featuring Jorgenson on a 1982 Fender JV Telecasterhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/48f...Strings: Ernie Ball 10-46Pick:Blue Chip TPR 35 RB Amp:1959 Fender HarvardEffects used:Turbo TunerBoss DD-2Boss RV-2 - Plate setting9v power via Truetone CS6  https://amzn.to/38S9rZK #askzac  #guitartech #jvtelecasterSupport the show

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Blues Music (Blues moose radio)
Episode 519: Bluesmoosenonstop 519-24-2010

Blues Music (Blues moose radio)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 60:27


Gare du nord – Pablo's blues (putamayo present blues lounge)601 Blues – Blues at my door (601 blues, 2003Big Mama Thornton –Oh Happy day (Compl. Vanguard Recordings 1 (Jail) – 2000)Dallas Frasca (Feat. Jeff Curran) – Leave me alone (Not For Love Or Money – 2009)Eugene Hideway Bridges – Giving up on love (Coming home, 2005)Amund Maarud – The Lights are on but nobody's home (bonus track)(Ripped, Stripped And Southern Fried – 2003)Little Milton –The Blues is allright (The Blues Is Alright! – 1993)Sonny Moorman Group – Rainmaker (Crossroads Motel – 2005)Sugar Ray & The Bluetones – Love and trouble (Featering Monster Mike Welch– 2003)Pat Travers – I've got love to give love (Fidelis – 2010)Dan Auerbach – Heartbroke in disrepair (Keep it hid- 2010)The Hellecasters –Highlander boogie ( The Return of the Hellecasters – 1993)Tangle eye – John Henry's Blues (putamayo present blues lounge)

Rated LGBT Radio
Rated OZ Radio starring Mary Lou Munroe Rey with Special Guest Craig Claxton!

Rated LGBT Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 56:00


Mary Lou Munroe Rey is back with Rated OZ Radio!  Today she's interviewing the legendary Craig Claxton! Craig Claxton is an Australian born Guitarist Singer Songwriter with a career spanning over 50 years. Since 1972 Craig has performed with many Australian bands including Karma, Spellbound, Speakeasy, The Pedestrians, No No No, The Last Shout, The Electric Blue Chameleons, The Atomic Boogie Band, & The Mercurys and his own band over the past several years ‘The Barbarians'. Find him on his website  Running guitar workshops, which have included many legendary guitarists including Robben Ford, Mike Stern, Bob Brozman, Louie Shelton, Phil Emmanuel, Eric Johnson, The Hellecasters, Billy Sheehan, Tony McManus, Kirk Lorange, Jim Kelly, Rex Goh, James Muller, Michael Fix, Flying Burrito Brother John Beland, Tim Gaze and many more. His lifelong love of guitar grew into him opening 'Guitar Brothers' Australia's premier guitar shop in 2006, now a destination for international and local guitarists alike, stocking some of the world's finest new and vintage guitar gear. Check out his shop here  He has played or recorded with artists as diverse as Robben Ford, Mick Hadley, Carol Lloyd, The Purple Hearts, Wendy Saddington, Chris Wilson, Tim Gaze, Barry Sullivan and Barry Harvey(Chain), Kim Durant and Caroline Hammond. Craig appeared in a series of 'Celebration of Guitar' concerts featuring US session legend Louie Shelton and Australian greats Peter Cupples, Kirk Lorange, Cameron Ford and Michael Fix.

Rated LGBT Radio
Rated OZ Radio starring Mary Lou Munroe Rey with Special Guest Craig Claxton!

Rated LGBT Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 56:00


Mary Lou Munroe Rey is back with Rated OZ Radio!  Today she's interviewing the legendary Craig Claxton! Craig Claxton is an Australian born Guitarist Singer Songwriter with a career spanning over 50 years. Since 1972 Craig has performed with many Australian bands including Karma, Spellbound, Speakeasy, The Pedestrians, No No No, The Last Shout, The Electric Blue Chameleons, The Atomic Boogie Band, & The Mercurys and his own band over the past several years ‘The Barbarians'. Find him on his website  Running guitar workshops, which have included many legendary guitarists including Robben Ford, Mike Stern, Bob Brozman, Louie Shelton, Phil Emmanuel, Eric Johnson, The Hellecasters, Billy Sheehan, Tony McManus, Kirk Lorange, Jim Kelly, Rex Goh, James Muller, Michael Fix, Flying Burrito Brother John Beland, Tim Gaze and many more. His lifelong love of guitar grew into him opening 'Guitar Brothers' Australia's premier guitar shop in 2006, now a destination for international and local guitarists alike, stocking some of the world's finest new and vintage guitar gear. Check out his shop here  He has played or recorded with artists as diverse as Robben Ford, Mick Hadley, Carol Lloyd, The Purple Hearts, Wendy Saddington, Chris Wilson, Tim Gaze, Barry Sullivan and Barry Harvey(Chain), Kim Durant and Caroline Hammond. Craig appeared in a series of 'Celebration of Guitar' concerts featuring US session legend Louie Shelton and Australian greats Peter Cupples, Kirk Lorange, Cameron Ford and Michael Fix.

Everyone Loves Guitar
Will Ray, Hellecasters: “When I came back from Vietnam, I knew I’d never do anything I didn’t want to do, ever again...”

Everyone Loves Guitar

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 108:18


Will was injured during the Vietnam war and once he came home, he attended college, took his GI Bill funds... and purchased a $5,000 stereo. He also practiced guitar no less than 8 hours a day. Will shares some amazing stories about the brilliance of Michael Nesmith, why Chas Chandler scheduled Hendrix to open for the Monkees, why Hendrix then got thrown off the gig (genius move, by the way)… how the Hellecasters were formed, finding your bliss, G&L Musical Instruments vs. Fender. Will has a simple and very practical way of living his life and it’s well worth your time to listen to it. AMAZING conversation Most people know Will as one of the founding members of the Hellecasters, but he was also a session player with artists like Michael Nesmith, Thomas Dolby, Joe Walsh, Carlene Carter, Steve Earle and Tom Jones. His songs have appeared on TV shows such as Oprah, the Tonight Show, and the NBA Basketball Championships. If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ 

Everyone Loves Guitar
John Jorgenson - Solo, Desert Rose Band, Hellecasters

Everyone Loves Guitar

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 117:34


John founded The Desert Rose Band, The Hellecasters, and he played and toured with Elton John for 6 years. He also won a Grammy for his work with Brad Paisley, James Burton, Vince Gill, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert, and Steve Wariner… and was awarded Academy of Country Music’s Guitarist of the Year, 3 times in a row… John talks about how he got into Gypsy Jazz… how 3 guitarists in one band managed to get along so well… his latest albums and projects… and the 2 biggest hardships he struggled with overcoming and how he actually succeeded, and lots more…  This was a great call with an extremely talented player who’s also as grounded and genuine as they come, so check it out right now... Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ 

Everyone Loves Guitar
Will Ray - Hellecasters

Everyone Loves Guitar

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 107:44


Most people know Will as one of the founding members of the Hellecasters, but he was also a session player with artists like Michael Nesmith, Thomas Dolby, Joe Walsh, Carlene Carter, Steve Earle and Tom Jones. His songs have appeared on TV shows such as Oprah, the Tonight Show, and the NBA Basketball Championships. Will was injured during the Vietnam war and once he came home, he attended college, took his GI Bill funds and purchased a $5,000 stereo. He also practiced guitar no less than 8 hours a day. Will shares some amazing stories about the brilliance of Michael Nesmith, why Chas Chandler scheduled Hendrix to open for the Monkees, why Hendrix then got thrown off the gig (genius move, by the way)… how the Hellecasters were formed, finding your bliss, G&L Musical Instruments vs. Fender. Will has a simple and very practical way of living his life and it’s well worth your time to listen to it. AMAZING conversation, dig it: Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ 

Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax Show
Will Ray Interview

Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 37:42


The Hellecasters' guitarist Will Ray is interviewed for the Guitar Trax show by Multi-Emmy award winning guitarist Brian Tarquin. GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarquin will feature in- depth interviews with today’s hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night from 10pm-12pm on WFIT 89.5FM on the Florida space coast. Tarquin is an multi Emmy award winning composer/guitarist. He has won 3 Emmy's for “Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series” and has been nominated for an Emmy 6 times. In 2006 SESAC honored him with the Network Television Performance Award. Tarquin first graced the Top Billboard Charts with the commercial release: This is Acid Jazz, Vol. 2 on Instinct Records, followed by several solo jazz albums, which charted Top 10 at Contemporary Jazz Radio. Brian has appeared on 40 releases, selling over 140,000 records in his career. In 2016, Tarquin’s release Guitars For Wounded Warriors was nominated for Best Album by the Independent Music Awards, which showcases Tarquin’s guitar prowess along side such world-class shredders as, Steve Morse, Billy Sheehan, Gary Hoey, Bumblefoot (Gun n Roses), Reb Beach (Whitesnake), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth) and Chuck Loeb. The album features exclusively composed tracks by Tarquin, inspired by those military soldiers who fought for our country. is interviewed for the Guitar Trax show by Multi-Emmy award winning guitarist Brian Tarquin. GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarquin will feature in- depth interviews with today’s hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night from 10pm-12pm on WFIT 89.5FM on the Florida space coast. Tarquin is an multi Emmy award winning composer/guitarist. He has won 3 Emmy's for “Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series” and has been nominated for an Emmy 6 times. In 2006 SESAC honored him with the Network Television Performance Award. Tarquin first graced the Top Billboard Charts with the commercial release: This is Acid Jazz, Vol. 2 on Instinct Records, followed by several solo jazz albums, which charted Top 10 at Contemporary Jazz Radio. Brian has appeared on 40 releases, selling over 140,000 records in his career. In 2016, Tarquin’s release Guitars For Wounded Warriors was nominated for Best Album by the Independent Music Awards, which showcases Tarquin’s guitar prowess along side such world-class shredders as, Steve Morse, Billy Sheehan, Gary Hoey, Bumblefoot (Gun n Roses), Reb Beach (Whitesnake), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth) and Chuck Loeb. The album features exclusively composed tracks by Tarquin, inspired by those military soldiers who fought for our country.

Everyone Loves Guitar
Will Ray - Hellecasters - Everyone Loves Guitar  

Everyone Loves Guitar

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 111:50


Most people know Will as one of the founding members of the Hellecasters, but he was also a session player with artists like Michael Nesmith, Thomas Dolby, Joe Walsh, Carlene Carter, Steve Earle and Tom Jones. His songs have appeared on TV shows such as Oprah, the Tonight Show, and the NBA Basketball Championships. Will was injured during the Vietnam war and once he came home, he attended college, took his GI Bill funds and purchased a $5,000 stereo. He also practiced guitar no less than 8 hours a day. Will shares some amazing stories about the brilliance of Michael Nesmith, why Chas Chandler scheduled Hendrix to open for the Monkees, why Hendrix then got thrown off the gig (genius move, by the way)… how the Hellecasters were formed, finding your bliss, G&L Musical Instruments vs. Fender. Will has a simple and very practical way of living his life and it’s well worth your time to listen to it. AMAZING conversation, dig it: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Beer Rum & Rock N Roll
Episode 15 (REED SHIMOZAWA INTERVIEW - SMASH L..A. / ZUCKERBABY)

Beer Rum & Rock N Roll

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 103:54


Beau and Randy sit down with guitarist and lover of rock n roll Reed Shimozawa (Smash L.A. / Zuckerbaby). He’s shared stages with Vince Neil (Motley Crue), Billy Duffy (The Cult), and Todd Kerns (Age of Electric / Slash) and many more, but most importantly, he’s a massive KISS fan.Plus we give you the latest Rock News including Geddy Lee’s Canadian Book Tour, a new Led Zeppelin documentary and Mick Jagger is back! It's happy hour! Subscribe now and join us.Randy Legault is a serious motherfucker when it comes to rock music, owns a video editing company 'Legault Post' and enjoys Beer. He's a good boy, crazy 'bout Elvis. Loves Zeppelin and his lovely wife too. A true defender of the faith with a serious arsenal of knowledge that is fun tapping into.Beau Shiminsky came out of the womb kicking and screaming and naturally the music bug hit early. By 14 he started a punk band and has turned it to 11 ever since. The love of music lead to a career in Scoring Films and Audio Post-Production at his Studio 'Ear Candy'. Comfortably numb with a rum and a whole lotta love for Rock N Roll."Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."Links To Check Out: Game of Thrones Theme (Guitar Orchestra) - Cooper Carterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRKTjLTJFFQThe Game Of Thrones Theme Song | Custom Shop | Fenderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i0a7RDPkM8Hellecasters - Orange Blossom Specialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg1AD0GBii4&t=210sFocus - Hocus Pocushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV0F_XiR48QWhat's Another Day Of Rock 'N' Roll - Triumphhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH5v0xkbMd4Riot - Rock Cityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujG0wGxR3hcFaster Pussycat - Smash Alleyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z80lWWeZmYSmash L.A. - Breakin' All The Rules (Remastered)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT6QR4QGPOIZuckerbaby - Heavy (Official Music Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eddTsWVWT_4TKO - Globally Delayedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1iYKGmXjzcReed Shimozawa Guitar Clip Today Prestige Guitars Troubadour RShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwQKVitGn1E

Everyone Loves Guitar
Will Ray Interview, Hellecasters - Everyone Loves Guitar #302

Everyone Loves Guitar

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 106:33


Most people know Will as one of the founding members of the Hellecasters, but he was also a session player with artists like Michael Nesmith, Thomas Dolby, Joe Walsh, Carlene Carter, Steve Earle and Tom Jones. His songs have appeared on TV shows such as Oprah, the Tonight Show, and the NBA Basketball Championships. Will was injured during the Vietnam war and once he came home, he took is attended college, and then took his GI Bill funds and purchased a $5,000 and he did two things: he went to college and practiced guitar no less than 8 hours a day. Will has some amazing stories about the brilliance of Michael Nesmith, why Chas Chandler set Hendrix to open for the Monkees, and why Hendrix then got thrown off the gig (genius move, by the way)… how the Hellecasters was started… finding your bliss, G & L vs. Fender and why, plus more. Will has a simple and very practical way of living his life and it’s well worth your time to listen to it. AMAZING conversation, dig it: Subscribe https://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters
Ep. 95 - JOHN JORGENSON ("Souvenirs de Nos Pères")

Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 74:32


EPISODE DETAILS: PART ONE Scott and Paul chat about genres of music that are virtually represented by a single artist. PART TWO -  8:23 mark Find out how you can win a signed John Jorgenson CD and hear some great bloopers and outtakes from our interview! PART THREE - 10:41 mark John stops by Songcraft World Headquarters to talk about why he asked his school band teacher to assign him to the hardest instrument; how Disneyland became his musical proving ground; the "slightly devious" way he got Chris Hillman to co-found the Desert Rose Band; how his group the Hellecasters navigated the writing process with three guitar-slinging superstars; what he learned from watching Elton John write songs; why he turned down auditions to tour with Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen; how he ended up collaborating with Brad Paisley, Rodney Crowell, JD Souther, Peter Frampton, and other greats; and how his Django Reinhardt obsession led to his becoming the American master of  gypsy jazz.  ABOUT JOHN JORGENSON Named “one of the most respected guitarists in the world” by the Los Angeles Times, John Jorgenson is a musician and composer who is not easily pigeonholed. The three-time ACM Guitarist of the Year first rose to prominence as a founder of The Desert Rose Band, which landed eight Top 10 singles on the Billboard country chart between 1987 and 1990. He went on to co-found The Hellecasters, an instrumental guitar trio whose debut release earned Album of the Year honors from Guitar Player magazine. In the 1990s Jorgenson spent six years touring and recording in Elton John’s band and released a collaborative instrumental album with Elton’s longtime guitarist Davey Johnstone. In the following decade Jorgenson firmly established himself as a preeminent interpreter and innovator in a different genre, earning the official designation as the “US Ambassador of Gypsy Jazz.” The John Jorgenson Quintet has released a handful of highly regarded gypsy jazz albums while John has continued to record with artists such as Bonnie Raitt, John Prine, Bob Seger, Barbra Streisand, Kenny Chesney, Earl Scruggs, Luciano Pavarotti, Amy Grant, Lionel Richie, and many others. In 2006 Peter Frampton won the Best Instrumental Album Grammy for Fingerprints, which featured a song performed and composed with Jorgenson called "Souvenirs de Nos Pères (Memories of Our Fathers)" In 2009 Jorgenson took home a Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance for his work alongside fellow pickers James Burton, Vince Gill, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert, and Steve Wariner on Brad Paisley’s “Cluster Pluck.” “If there’s one guitar player I’d like to be,” Paisley has said, “it would be John Jorgenson.” In 2015, John released Divertuoso, a three disc album that features his three current performing bands: The John Jorgenson Electric Band, The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, and the gypsy jazz of the John Jorgenson Quintet.

Everyone Loves Guitar
John Jorgenson Interview - Desert Rose Band, Hellecasters - Everyone Loves Guitar #180

Everyone Loves Guitar

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 117:56


John founded The Desert Rose Band, The Hellecasters, and he played and toured with Elton John for 6 years. He also won a Grammy for his work with Brad Paisley, James Burton, Vince Gill, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert, and Steve Wariner… and was awarded Academy of Country Music’s Guitarist of the Year, 3 times in a row… John talks about how he got into Gypsy Jazz… how 3 guitarists in one band managed to get along so well… his latest albums and projects… and the 2 biggest hardships he struggled with overcoming and how he actually succeeded, and lots more… This was a great call with an extremely talented player who’s also as grounded and genuine as they come, so check it out right now... Subscribe https://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar

BOSS Tone Radio
Edition 11, Segment 1 - Will Ray

BOSS Tone Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2007 13:59


Will Ray talks about his band the Hellecasters, his instructional videos and his albums. Also, some tips on using B-Benders and slides.

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