At a John Jorgenson Quintet performance, audiences are amazed by John's dazzling guitar work as well as his mastery as a clarinetist and vocalist. Whether playing his own accessible compositions or classic standards, John and his band make music that is equally romantic and joyous, played with virtuosity and soul. Jorgenson, a 6 year member of Elton John's band, has been approached by artists ranging from Barbra Streisand to Earl Scruggs for his guitar work. Recently, he was chosen to portray Django Reinhardt in the feature film “Head in the Clouds”. Jorgenson's latest CD Franco-American Swing, on J2/FGM Records, is full of infectious gypsy jazz music. His quintet includes Buenos Aires native Gonzalo Bergara, Charlie Chadwick on rhythm guitar, Stephan Dudash, who plays guitar, bass, congas and mandolin in addition to the 5-string viola and Cesare Valbusa who hails from Italy

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