John JorgensonJohn Jorgenson Private Reserve John Jorgenson, a founding member of the Desert Rose Band, the Hellecasters, and six-year member of Elton John's band has had a very diverse career in music. Artists ranging from Barbra Streisand to Bonnie Raitt to Earl Scruggs have sought out Jorgenson's guitar work. Recently, John Jorgenson was chosen to portray Django Reinhardt in the feature film Head in the Clouds. World renowned for his Franco-American Swing, John applied his talent of orchestrating the right notes to this special blend that teeters in perfect harmony between the deep, bold tones of a smooth French and vibrant, sensual flavors of the American roast. Also certified Organic Fair Trade. John Jorgenson first came to national prominence in the mid 1980's with The Desert Rose Band, which he co-founded with Chris Hillman. The band earned five # 1 singles and garnered several awards. During this time, John won the ACM's "Guitarist of the Year" award three consecutive times. In 1994 Elton John called and invited John on an 18-month world tour.  The 18 months stretched into a six-year period that included not only sold out world tours, but also recordings, television appearances, and collaborations with many other artists including Sting and Billy Joel. In additiona to acoustic and electric guitars, John was also featured on saxophone, pedal steel, mandolin and vocals. At a John Jorgenson Quintet performance, audiences are amazed by John's dazzling guitar work as well as his mastery as a clarinet player and vocalist. Whether playing his own accessible compositions or classic standards, John and his band make music that is equally romantic and ecstatic, played with virtuosity and soul. John Jorgenson is known as one of the pioneers of the American gypsy jazz movement. Check out his flair on the guitar at a Django concert and grab some of this specially blended private reserve coffee! |
