Jorma Kaukonen - Stars in My Crown - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

While he is probably best known for his role as an electric guitarist in Jefferson Airplane during the late 60's/early 70's and as a founding member of the acoustic blues/rock group Hot Tuna, Kaukonen is also considered by many to be one of the preeminent practitioners of the Piedmont finger-picking style of acoustic blues. 'River of Time' finds the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee not only highlighting his renewed passion to write and perform new material, but we're also shown his continuing desire to pay tribute to his country/acoustic blues roots. Whether through his own words or through the songs of artists both past and present, on River of Time the waters of Jorma Kaukonen's music not only run true they run deep.

Ain't in No Hurry, Jorma Kaukonen's third solo record on Red House Records is a knock out collection of songs that show Jorma remains at the top of his game. Ain't in No Hurry is a blend of American roots, blues, rockers and Jorma originals including a lost Woody Guthrie lyric that Jorma and producer Larry Campbell put to music. Each song frames Jorma's life and development as an artist and where he is at today. With a cast of musicians that includes longtime Hot Tuna partner, Jack Casady, Barry Mitterhoff, Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams, and the rhythm section of Myron Hart and Justin Guip, Ain't in No Hurry is an instant classic.

Jorma's first solo album, recorded in 1974 right after the Airplane broke up, is one of THE great acoustic guitar albums of all time; it's also one of the hardest to find on CD, previously available in a limited pressing. But this new, deluxe reissue from RCA sets things right with new digital remastering, new notes and four unreleased bonus tracks, including a version of Embryonic Journey ! Recommended!