John Jorgenson

John Richard Jorgenson (born July 6, 1956) is an American musician. Although best known for his guitar work with bands such as the Desert Rose Band and The Hellecasters, he is also proficient on the mandolin, mandocello, Dobro, pedal steel guitar, piano, upright bass, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone. While a member of the Desert Rose Band, he won the Academy of Country Music's "Guitarist of the Year" award three consecutive years.

For those of a similar name, see John Jorgensen (disambiguation).

John Jorgenson
Jorgenson playing Gypsy jazz in 2009
Background information
Birth nameJohn Richard Jorgenson
Born (1956-07-06) July 6, 1956
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
GenresGypsy jazz, country, rock, bluegrass
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass guitar
  • saxophone
  • clarinet
  • pedal steel guitar
Years active1970–present
LabelsFGM, Purple Pyramid, a division of Cleopatra
Websitejohnjorgenson.com

Jorgenson has recorded or toured with Elton John, Tommy Emmanuel, The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams Jr., Barbra Streisand, Luciano Pavarotti, Roy Orbison, Patty Loveless, Michael Nesmith, John Prine, and Bonnie Raitt.

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