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January 27, 2008 | John Jorgenson on NPR

In case you missed it, guitar and mandolin buddy John Jorgenson was featured on NPR's All Things Considered January 23. He talked with Melissa Block about gypsy jazz, his approach to the music and they played several clips from his newest CD, Ultraspontane.

In this context (speaking to a broader audience), John gives some clear insights into Gypsy Jazz plectrum articulations as well as technical interpretation that could easily understood by the layman. There are also a couple exclusive live unaired solo selections her performed on guitar in the studio. You can order his newly released CD in advance online. (See below)


The link to NPR John Jorgenson: Preserving Django Reinhardt.

Purchase CD (online exclusive!): Ultraspontane

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Posted by Ted at January 27, 2008 7:21 AM


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