Jorma Kaukonen - Stars in My Crown - Music & Performance - CD

Jorma's exploration of inventive American music began in 1965 backing Janis Joplin and later with classic bands Jefferson Airplace & Hot Tuna. Jorma continues the musical journey cooking up this tasty collection of down-home country blues, gospel and bluegrass, produced by Byron House.

It's interesting the way things go in circles. In the early '60s, Jorma Kaukonen (or Jerry, as he was then) played blues guitar in the coffeehouses of the South Bay Area, sometimes with Janis Joplin. Now, after stints with Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, he's back to his first love, mixing blues, gospel, and country, backed by some excellent musicians. It's a blissful self-indulgence, laid-back but still quite heartfelt, although it has to be said that not all his material meets the standards ("Heart Temporary" is a decent opener, but not in the same class as "No Demon" or Johnny Cash's "The Man Comes Around"), although "A Life Well Lived" is a lovely piece of work. There are some excellent covers, a couple from the Rev. Gary Davis, and a delicious version of "By the Rivers of Babylon." As you'd expect, after four and a half decades, Kaukonen can pick a mean guitar, but he's content to let others take the lead role, especially Barry Mitterhoff's mandolin work. All in all, it makes for a great package, one to be savored over and over for its gentle, soulful heart. ~ Chris Nickson, All Music Guide

Performer	Jorma Kaukonen
Music genre	Rock
Music subgenre	CD - Rock
Media format	CD
Original release date	2007-03-13
Edition	Standard Edition
Language	English
Is collectible	Y
Number of tracks	10
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	1
Series title	Jorma Kaukonen - Stars in My Crown COMPACT DISCS
Track listing	Heart Temporary, Fur Peace Rag, By the Rivers of Babylon, Living in the Moment, Late Breaking News, Come Back Baby, Mighty Hard Pleasure, No Demon, There's a Table Sitting in Heaven, When the Man Comes Around, A Life Well Lived, Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown?, Preacher Picked the Guitar, Will There By Any Stars in My Crown? (Instrumental)
Record label	Red House
Target audience	Adult
Composer	Jorma Kaukonen
Songwriter	Jorma Kaukonen
Music producer	Byron House
Number in series	1
Occasion	All Occasion
Track name	Overture: Heart Temporary, Fur Peace Rag, By the Rivers of Babylon, Living in the Moment, Late Breaking News, Come Back, Baby, Mighty Hard Pleasure, No Demon, There's a Table Sitting in Heaven, The Man Comes Around, A Life Well Lived, Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown, Preacher Picked the Guitar, Instrumental Reprise- Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown
Duration	52.66 min
Digital audio file format	CD
Music media format	CD
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N