The Paris Swing Co. is proud to announce the John Jorgenson signature Paris Swing mandolin.
John Jorgenson is a pioneer in the American gypsy jazz movement. As a member of The Desert Rose Band and The Hellecasters, Jorgenson received accolades for his amazing guitar work and multi-instrumentalist talent. He has spent several years touring with Elton John, and has collaborated with artists as diverse as Sting, Luciano Pavarotti and Earl Scruggs.
Even with his eclectic history as a pop and rock artist, gypsy jazz is the style that's closest to his heart. Jorgenson's reputation as an extremely gifted gypsy jazz player has even brought him to the world of film. He recreated gypsy jazz legend Django Reinhardt's music for feature films "Gattica" and "Head in The Clouds," starring as Reinhardt in the latter.
Today, Jorgenson tours the UK with his own band "John Jorgenson and Friends," playing an eclectic blend of styles, and in the US playing gypsy jazz with "The John Jorgenson Quintet."
Jorgenson worked directly with Paris Swing Co. product designer Greg Rich and product manager Travis Atz to get his signature mandolin to meet his specifications.
"I have known Greg Rich for many years and I am looking forward to collaborating with him on a Paris Swing model mandolin," Jorgenson said. Jorgenson's model has personal details both cosmetically and soundwise, and is "unlike anything that is currently available."
For more information on the mandolin, go HERE.
For news and upcoming events on John Jorgenson, visit www.johnjorgenson.com
For an Oct. 05 performance featuring John Jorgenson playing a Paris Swing Samois mandolin with The Robin Nolan Trio and Brandi Shearer, click HERE. |
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