HOMESPUNTaught By Jorma Kaukonen.
Level 4
CD plus 64-page music + tab book
This collection by Jorma Kaukonen is a must for all players and fans who want to delve deeply into his innovative guitar style. Jorma performs eight of his most popular solo pieces, then analyzes them -- phrase-by-phrase -- for learning guitarists. The instruction on the CD, coupled with the clear and accurate transcriptions in the book, will make it possible for even the moderately proficient guitarist to add these songs to his or her repertoire: "Embryonic Journey," "Trial By Fire," "Watch the North Wind Rise," "I See The Light," "Been So Long," "Mann's Fate," "Genesis" and "Water Song."
Beginning in the early sixties, Jorma's Rev. Gary Davis-influenced fingerpicking style spread far into the estuaries of rock and country blues. He performed with Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia and Jimi Hendrix, and then helped found one of the most adventurous and creative American rock bands, Jefferson Airplane. In 1970, Jorma and Jack Casady formed Hot Tuna, a combination that has inspired a whole generation of acoustic fingerstyle guitarists.
A lifelong interest in teaching has resulted in four highly successful instructional
videos for Homespun Tapes. Along with his wife, Vanessa, he has created a guitar
camp and workshop for children and adults on his farm, Fur Peace Ranch, in the
hills of eastern Ohio. Jorma has recorded over 27 albums, and (as a member of
Jefferson Airplane) was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.
Jorma Kaukonen is one of the legends of American rock, folk
and blues guitar. Starting out as an acoustic fingerpicker, he became a mainstay
of the San Francisco rock scene in the mid-'60s when he joined The Jefferson
Airplane. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 as a founding
member of the band. He and bassist Jack Casady later formed Hot Tuna, which toured
and recorded in both acoustic and electric configurations. Jorma has released
more than two dozen albums, both solo and as a member of various ensembles. His
live performances throughout the world continue to draw enthusiastic crowds of
both electric and acoustic music fans. Jorma's most recent CD, "Blue Country
Heart," demonstrates his love for bluegrass, country and old-time blues
songs.A lifelong interest in teaching has resulted in Fur Peace Ranch, a successful guitar camp founded by Jorma and Vanessa Kaukonen amid the rolling hills, meadows, and forests of southeast Ohio. For more information: www.furpeaceranch.com