John Jorgenson

American musician

Born: 6 July 1956
Madison
Country: United States
Active: 1970–
Record labels: Cleopatra Records
Discography: 5 albums

Biography

John Jorgenson is a jazz musician who plays piano, saxophone, guitar and double bass. John Jorgenson was born on 6 July 1956 in Madison. The music is usually filed under Gypsy jazz. Record labels: Cleopatra Records. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “After You've Gone” (1988) to “Franco-American Swing!” (2004).

John Richard Jorgenson (born July 6, 1956) is an American musician. Although best known for his guitar work with bands such as the Desert Rose Band and The Hellecasters, he is also proficient on the mandolin, mandocello, Dobro, pedal steel guitar, piano, upright bass, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone. While a member of the Desert Rose Band, he won the Academy of Country Music's "Guitarist of the Year" award three consecutive years. Jorgenson has recorded or toured with Elton John, Tommy Emmanuel, The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams Jr., Barbra Streisand, Luciano Pavarotti, Roy Orbison, Patty Loveless, Michael Nesmith, John Prine, and Bonnie Raitt.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

After You've Gone 1988

The Moon Is Rising 1996

Crop Circles 1999

Emotional Savant 1999

Franco-American Swing! 2004

Also plays on

Albums where John Jorgenson is credited as a sideman

1999

A Love Like Ours — Barbra Streisand

electric guitar

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does John Jorgenson play?

John Jorgenson is known for playing piano, saxophone, guitar and double bass.

When and where was John Jorgenson born?

John Jorgenson was born 6 July 1956 in Madison.

What are John Jorgenson's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include After You've Gone (1988), The Moon Is Rising (1996), Crop Circles (1999), Emotional Savant (1999) and Franco-American Swing! (2004).

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