The Acoustic Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen: Blues, Rags & Originals Video One

Kaukonen, Jorma; Traum, Happy

ISBN 10: 6304938977 ISBN 13: 9786304938973

Publisher: Hal Leonard, 1991

Synopsis

Jorma Kaukonen's first musical influences were the fingerpicking blues of Blind Blake, Rev. Gary Davis, Big Bill Broonzy and other traditional players. From those inspirations, he built the acoustic guitar style that has made him a top guitarist and a legendary figure in the pop music world.

Homespun Video is proud to present this insightful video lesson. Jorma breaks down his fingerpicking style, lick by lick, and gives important tips on use of the slide, open tunings, right hand picking and innumerable other techniques. You'll learn four of Jorma's favorite pieces in detail, and in no time will be playing traditional tunes "West Coast Blues" and "Hesitation Blues," as well as classic originals "Crystal City" and "Embryonic Journey." Close-ups, split-screens and other video techniques help you see and hear Jorma's powerful guitar technique, providing intriguing guitar study and invaluable insights into his approach to his music. As a special bonus, Jorma and long-time Airplane/Hot Tuna partner Jack Casady demonstrate how two players, on bass and guitar, can collaborate to develop a song together.

About this title

About the Actor

Jorma Kaukonen is one of the legends of rock guitar. He started out as an acoustic fingerpicker but became a mainstay of the San Francisco rock scene in the mid-'60s when he joined The Jefferson Airplane. Later, he and bassist Jack Casady formed Hot Tuna, which tours and records 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.

Review

He offers real value: 100 minutes of well organized instruction, covering four tunes, a rag, a blues and two classic originals. -- Blues Access. Winter, 1997

Savvy close-ups and Jorma's hip explanations make this Homespun Video a winner. -- Guitar Player, August, 1992

The tape provides some excellent jamming practice and some good descriptions of how his own instrumental compositions evolve. -- Acoustic Guitar, November, 1991

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 6304938977
• ISBN 13: 9786304938973
• Binding: VHS Tape