OT: John Jorgenson

[George Geddes]

Thankfully, the volcanic ash moved away, and JJ and his band (shrunk from a Quintet to a Quartet, and with a stand-in bassist!) made it to Glasgow last night. An outstanding evening of John's gypsy jazz mixing originals, Django numbers - including a superb 'Nuages' - a Hellecasters track, Louis Armstrong vocal, a bit of bazouki and an impromptu vocal romp through 'I fought the law'. We didn't get his version of' Man of Mystery' as an encore, but you can't have everything.

Despite jet-lag and playing a 90 minute set, John was more than happy to stay talking to fans and signing CDs afterwards. Another true gentleman of music. He's got more gigs in the UK in the coming week, so if you get the chance...

George

[captainhaddock]

It's time to hang my head in shame, until last week I had never heard of John Jorgenson but I was looking on you-tube when I stumbled upon his version of "Man Of Mystery". I was stunned, what a talent this man is. The best thing to come out of Iceland since.......Frozen Gateaux?

[ala1940]

John also played the part of Django in the film "Head in the Clouds"

[George Geddes]

Once you've looked at the JJ stuff, then have a look at the Hellecasters...

Apologies for mis-spelling Bouzouki - I had one of JJ's anecdotes in my head at the time!

Do go and see him if you get the chance.

George

[hbmartin]

He played at the Le QuecumBar last night and in the audience was Hank, his manager Brian Goode and I think it was Mark Griffiths was also with them. I spoke with them for a bout 5 minutes. JJ was fantastic