John Jorgenson Quintet
[img_assist|nid=2368|title=John Jorgenson|desc=|link=none|url=undefined|align=left|width=260|height=250]Experience gypsy jazz as you’ve never heard it before! John Jorgenson brings all his musical creativity and experience to bear in the John Jorgenson Quintet, and the result is astounding audiences everywhere! John Jorgenson is a former member of the award winning Desert Rose Band, The Hellecasters and Elton John's band, and has recorded and performed with such luminaries as Sting, Bonnie Raitt, Birele Lagrene and even the great Pavarotti.
A master of gypsy jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt, John has appeared in many prominent guitar magazines. He was asked to recreate Django's music for the feature film Head in the Clouds, in which he portrayed the legendary guitarist with stars Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz. John Jorgenson brings his own flair to the stage with exciting new compositions, amazing fretwork and searing clarinet playing supported by some of the best musicians in the world. 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.
Tickets are on sale now from Cedar Ticketline (612-338-2674 ext 2), Cedar outlets, and online at Ticketweb
Love John Jorgenson, and looking for more guitar and related string instrument virtuosos? Don't miss these upcoming shows at The Cedar: Irish themed John Williams and Dean Magraw, David Bromberg, Alison Brown with Joe Craven, Rory Block, Hawaiian Treasures Celebration featuring slack-key guitar master George Kahumoku, and the incredible Bill Frisell. And popular Cafe Accordion Orchestra can meet your needs to get out and dance to hot gypsy jazz!
The John Jorgenson Quintet features guitarist John Jorgenson, a founding member of the Desert Rose Band, the Hellecasters, and six-year member of Elton John's band. Artists ranging from Barbra Streisand to Bonnie Raitt to Earl Scruggs have sought out...
