John Jorgenson Quintet

John Jorgenson Quintet
John Jorgenson Quintet at Kentucky Coffee Tree Cafe in Frankfort, Kentucky; left to right: Kevin Nolan, rhythm guitar; John Jorgenson, guitar; Jason Anick, violin
John Jorgenson Quintet at Kentucky Coffee Tree Cafe in Frankfort, Kentucky; left to right: Kevin Nolan, rhythm guitar; John Jorgenson, guitar; Jason Anick, violin
Background information
GenresGypsy jazz
Years active2004–present
LabelsCurb, Pharaoh
Members
Past members
  • Kevin Nolan
  • Gonzalo Bergara
  • Stephen Dudash
  • Cesare Valbusa
  • Charlie Chadwick
Websitejohnjorgenson.com

The John Jorgenson Quintet is an American gypsy jazz band led by guitarist John Jorgenson, a pioneer of the American gypsy jazz movement.[1] The band was formed in 2004 for the release of Franco-American Swing.[2]

Members include jazz violinist Jason Anick, rhythm guitarist Doug Martin, bassist Simon Planting, and percussionist Rick Reed.[3][4]

  1. ^ McClain, Buzz (January 13, 2005). "Jorgenson: Y'all Meets Gaul". Washington Post. pp. C 09. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
  2. ^ Bierschenk, Sylvia (August 19, 2008). "John Jorgenson Quintet returns to SFA with gypsy jazz". Stephen F. Austin State University News. Stephen F. Austin State University. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
  3. ^ Mills, Michelle J. (January 10, 2010). "John Jorgenson and his group carry on the sounds forged by Django Reinhardt". Los Angeles Daily News. Los Angeles, CA: World News Network. Retrieved 24 March 2010.
  4. ^ "Biography". John Jorgenson Quintet. April 18, 2009. Archived from the original on December 27, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-09.