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About Me

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I first picked up the guitar at twelve after goofin’ around with the clarinet, which I was forced into against my will. The first thing I ever played on the guitar was a Blues in G and that is what I still like to play although I’ll play anything for about ten bucks or so. After all, lunch is lunch.
I do recording work and also have three CDs released on the independent label Abiku Records. I spend half my time in LA and the other half in Tokyo so I get a lot of frequent flier miliage which is cool because the only time I get to watch a movie or two is on an airplane flying over the Pacific Ocean.
I have been fortunate to have enjoyed a long career as a guitarist and like spreading around my musical knowledge and that is one reason why I also teach music. To my surprise, the mayor of New Orleans made me an honorary citizen around ten years ago for my efforts in promoting international music education.
This year I also had a guitar intructional book called "The Infinite Guitar" published and it is selling around the world.
CDs are available at these fine retailers:
chrisjuergensen.com
cdbaby.com
guitar9.com
abstractlogix.com
bandvillage.com
And can be downloaded at:
magnatune.com
frettunes.com
iTunes
My book: "THE INFINITE GUITAR" can be purchased at:
lulu.com

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Member Since: 5/26/2006
Band Website: chrisjuergensen.com
Band Members:

"BIG BAD SUN" information

"THE INFINITE GUITAR" information

Strange Phenomena

Chris Juergensen

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track listing

1: The Spirit 2: Long Time Wondering 3: Nothing’s Got Me 4: Living the Lie 5: Blood on the Str... 6: House on the Hil... 7: Boot Hill (Live) 8: Sweet Melissa (L... 9: Tell Me a Story ... 10: Born to Love You...
Influences: Have a while?.... When I was about nine years old I would sneak into the basement where my older sister would be listening to music. She was down there listening to The Beatles, Aerosmith, Peter Frampton, David Bowie and the like. I imagine this is where the whole problem started. By the time I started playing guitar at twelve I wanted to be Jimmy Page and was crazy about Led Zeppelin. I also got hooked on Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush's live record and his incredible guitar playing got me hooked on psychedelic guitar. He in turn got me interested in Jimi Hendrix who led me to Robin Trower and Uli Roth. When I finally got a Univibe I was in heaven. I also discovered Jeff Beck around this time and he would remain one of my biggest influences to date. After touring the states for a few years, in order to escape getting a real job between gigs, I enrolled in college and started studying classical music. I fell in love with Bach's counterpoint and the complex harmony of Stravinsky and Bela Bartok, especially "Symphony of Psalms" and "Concerto for Orchestra." The guys in college made me play in the Big Band and this would spark another interest for me; Jazz. The first Jazz tune I played was "Footprints" and Miles Davis would become a major influence. His band during the "Miles Smiles" period would stir my imagination and Wayne Shorter's compositional techniques are still a major influence. Coltranes "Giant Steps" CD also left a big impression on me as well as the work and musical sense of humor of Thelonious Monk. Guitarists that had a major impact on me regarding Jazz and Fusion are Mike Stern, John Scofield and Alan Holdsworth. I've always had a thing for the Blues and Albert King, Johnny Winter and Albert Collins are still part of my genetic musical makeup. It still is not unusual for me to listen to something like Weather Report, Muddy Waters and Stravinsky all during the same day.
Record Label: Abiku Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Mevio Radio/Reaching For Lucidity

Simulcast Interview - I had the pleasure to be interviewed by both Eban Crawford from Reaching For Lucidity and Brent Bradley from Mevio Radio, a three way conversation between Tampa Florida, Raleigh ...
Posted by Chris Juergensen on Tue, 13 May 2008 09:05:00 PST

New CD release

My newest CD "Strange Phenomena" is available at frettunes.com. It will be available at other retailers within the month but for now, frettunes.com is the only pace carrying it: http://frettunes.com/t...
Posted by Chris Juergensen on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:09:00 PST

New Song Featured on Daily Dose

Yes, the new tune "Long Time Wondering" was featured on "Insomnia Radio's" "Daily Dose." Check it out here: Daily Dose -CJ...
Posted by Chris Juergensen on Fri, 08 Dec 2006 06:03:00 PST

Featured Artist on Podshow Radio!

Podshow Radio - I'm set to be the featured artist on the "Podshow Radio" podcast on the Monday, October 30th show. Be sure to tune in and leave a comment. Download or stream the podcast >>>...
Posted by Chris Juergensen on Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:25:00 PST

The Infinite Guitar - Update

And today at 819. More info >>> ...
Posted by Chris Juergensen on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:35:00 PST

The Infinite Guitar

My recently published book, THE INFINITE GUITAR is rated at 897 on lulu.com's best seller list. Still a far shot from the top 100 but better than 2,229 where it was two months ago. Information: http:/...
Posted by Chris Juergensen on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:26:00 PST

World Domination - Peru

In my unwavering attempt at world domination I have hit a milestone by registering a sale in the wonderful country of Peru. As you can see, the red countries in South America are growing. I am still d...
Posted by Chris Juergensen on Fri, 08 Sep 2006 10:03:00 PST

"Big Bad Sun" number 16 on magnatune.com

"Big Bad Sun" is at number 16 this week on magnatune.com. Think it will find its way into the top 10? Stranger things have happened. magnatune.com -CJ...
Posted by Chris Juergensen on Wed, 09 Aug 2006 08:47:00 PST

Reaching for Lucidity Podcast

The Reaching For Lucidity Podcast has dedicated a whole show to me and my music. Have a listen and leave a comment: Reaching for Lucidity: http://www.reachingforlucidity.net/?p=356...
Posted by Chris Juergensen on Fri, 28 Jul 2006 01:36:00 PST

Podcasts for the week of June 16th.

These great podcasts have featured "Big Bad Sun" this month: The Great American Music Hour Murphy's Saloon Traveling Juke Joint Have a listen and request more of my music. -CJ...
Posted by Chris Juergensen on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:01:00 PST