That’s Kaukonen playing the vaguely flamenco-style electric-guitar solo at the beginning of “White Rabbit,” one of two Grace Slick hits on the Airplane’s second album, “Surrealistic Pillow,” that Kaukonen believes got the band into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. "In a way, in those three days we were all accidental tourists in a parallel universe whose portal opened unbidden and closed just as mysteriously, living a vivid memory. So from the start, Jorma found himself on the fringe. Kaukonen graduated high school and attended Antioch College in Ohio. Details about "JEFFERSON AIRPLANE" JORMA KAUKONEN "WOODSTOCK" AUTOGRAPHED 3X5 INDEX CARD "JEFFERSON AIRPLANE" JORMA KAUKONEN "WOODSTOCK" AUTOGRAPHED 3X5 INDEX CARD. Well, even if you don’t know Jorma Kaukonen by name, you’re probably familiar with his work. Jorma Kaukonen A lot of baby boomers talk about the Woodstock Music and Art Fair’s Aquarian Exposition as if they were there, but the fact is most … It was one of the first of its kind to achieve mainstream success with singles such as “ Somebody to Love ” and “White Rabbit.” Nicky Hopkins - piano JK:  That’s a good question and I’m not sure there is an adequate answer. Doug MacMillen is on Facebook. Jorma Kaukonen has played Monterey Pop, Woodstock and festivals all around the world for the past half century plus. This is my wife and son. Get the Jorma Kaukonen Setlist of the concert at Parr Meadows, Yaphank, NY, USA on September 8, 1979 and other Jorma Kaukonen Setlists for free on setlist.fm! Then 3 hours of great music. JORMA KAUKONEN- TOO HOT TO HANDLE Jorma’s having some personal issues at this point with a divorce and a drug thing but he came out with an album 5 years after his last – this one’s just Jorma on acoustic. With Woodstock 50 four months away, 1969 festival alum and former Jefferson Airplane guitarist Jorma Kaukonen is in the news with a his autobiography, Been So Long: My Life in Music. The group featured vocals and guitar from Balin and Kantner, lead vocals from Grace Slick, a blues-rock sound from guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and bass player Jack Casady, and drums from Spencer Dryden. Free shipping. Jorma half-seriously suggested a band name: Jefferson Airplane. The site is called Breakdown Way. Jack Casady - bass 6. It’s not just free food for the masses… or a medical tent or a place to crash. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll … $139.98. Jorma and Jack would jam whenever they could and would sometimes perform sets within sets at Airplane concerts. No back stage passes but Jorma was standing out front of the entrance with his wife Vanessa while his son was selling lemonade to the crowd. That sea of humanity… we could look out at them from the stage and know that everyone knew where we were coming from. Join Facebook to connect with Doug MacMillen and others you may know. River Of Time 6. With his wife Vanessa, Kaukonen operates the Fur Peace Ranch [it’s a fur piece from anywhere] in Ohio. The Terrible Operation Rolling Stone magazine ranked him #54 on its list of 100 Greatest Guitarists. Condition: ... Jack Casady Jorma Kaukonen Autographed Signed Ticket Stub 1969 Woodstock. [When he first moved to Ohio in the late 80s, the -o- at the end of his name again became an issue and people started called Jorma “Norm.”]. Good Shepherd 8. Lead guitarist Jorma Kaukonen was an old friend of Kantner’s from his folk music days. The site states, in 1989, “Jorma and Vanessa Kaukonen looked at a piece of land in Meigs and conceived what Jorma calls “a ranch that grows guitar players.” Not a fantasy camp, but this would be a place where both budding and seasoned musicians could immerse themselves for several days, and emerge with renewed inspiration and tangible progress in their music.”. Obviously, the serious half won out. I guess the vote is still out. Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen and G.E. JK: Aside from the rich tapestry of talent that played in that field on those three halcyon days… the thing that really hit me was the sense of identity and community. Jorma Kaukonen is one of the legends of American rock, folk and blues guitar. Grace Slick - vocals, tambourine, maracas 3. Ain’t In No Hurry 2. Bassist Jack Casady Interview, Part 2: Woodstock, Jefferson Airplane, Jorma Kaukonen. Though born in Washington, DC, with a dad who worked in the Foreign Service, Jorma’s childhood was a well-traveled one. In Part One of our interview with Jack Casady, we covered some of the teaching techniques he uses at Fur Peace Ranch workshops. Jorma Kaukonen will never forget taking the stage with Jefferson Airplane before almost half a million people during the original Woodstock on Aug. 17, 1969, at a dairy farm in Bethel, N.Y. Interview with Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane What is your favorite recollection of Woodstock? One famous session was with Janis Joplin. I went to a concert at Fur Peace Range in the early 2000s best concert experience I’ve ever had. Most younger people I know today look at the Woodstock Experience and say, ‘Boy that’s a lot of people,’ or ‘How’s about all the stars backstage?’ Or stuff like like. Jorma was in school with Jack Casady’s older brother and one day Jorma visited the Casady household. Stream songs including "Big River Blues", "How Long Blues" and more. Come Back Baby 5. The leadoff track “Broken Highway” is an acoustic blues that’s not as good as the stuff found on Hot Tuna’s debut. Marty Balin was in the audience. Jorma Kaukonen (of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna) and Barry Mitterhoff perform on Live @ 5 with Carmel Holt on Radio Woodstock 100.1 WDST on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Famous for their Sunday sunrise performance at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, those same acoustic roots still held Jorma Kaukonen’s love. Jack Casady, Kaukonen’s former Airplane bandmate and ongoing partner in Hot Tuna, donated a custom-made tunic he wore at Woodstock and some of his old eyeglasses. Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame member, Grammy nominee, co-founder of Jefferson Airplane, singer-songwriter, husband, and dad, Jorma Kaukonen is our special guest. "Woodstock is one of those amazing occurrences that could not be planned and could never be re-enacted," Kaukonen writes. Starting out as an acoustic fingerpicker, he became a mainstay of the San Francisco rock scene in the mid-'60s when he joined The Jefferson Airplane. In 1970 he and Jack Casady formed Hot Tuna. In 1974, Kaukonen released, Quah, the first of his 11 solo albums. Together they have made a record filled with fantastic takes on songs made famous by artists they admire, along with a few originals. great time. Learn how your comment data is processed. Jorma later transferred to Santa Clara University where he also gave guitar lessons. He fell in with guitar enthusiasts there at a time when sax, drums, and piano were the  “cool” instruments. Spencer Dryden - drums 7. The counter culture train had been rolling for a couple of years by that time, but all of a sudden those of us who were taking part in the circus found that we had a national identity. The “reunion” resulted in a brief Airplane tour and record in 1989. On Thursday, Dec. 5, guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and bass player Jack Casady will bring Hot Tuna back to the Hudson Valley for an acoustic performance at the … It was kind of raw but it was fun while it lasted.”. It’s a celebration of great music, tremendous acoustic guitar work, and a close friendship that began almost 40 years ago. Ironically, one of the best known electric-based Airplane songs is his acoustic “Embryonic Journey.”. (passing on his name, (but then don’t ask what I had for breakfst this morning either). Since it opened in 1998, thousands of musicians whose skills range from basic to highly accomplished gather for weekends of master instruction offered by Jorma and other instructors who are leaders in their musical fields. The Kirkus review described the work as, “An honest personal portrait but also one where the author could have revealed more—and written less.”. As one of the pioneering bands of the psychedelic rock genre, Jefferson Airplane headlined the Monterey, Woodstock, Altamont, and Isle of Wight festivals, and went on to be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as receiving a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. Smith at Fur Peace Ranch in Pomeroy, Ohio. Your email address will not be published. I could be out of the loop, but I don’t see anything in today’s culture that replicates that gestalt universe. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Listen to 2006-05-13 Bearsville Theater, Woodstock, NY by Jorma Kaukonen on Apple Music. (Screenshot) Less groovy and more jazzy was … Famous for their Sunday sunrise performance at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, those same acoustic roots still held Jorma Kaukonen’s love. While there, he “discovered” the music of the Reverend Gary Davis. Paul Kantner - guitar, vocals 4. In 1978, during a Hot Tuna haitus, he formed the band Vital Parts. That makes for interesting press but it’s trivial compared to the impact of a group social consciousness. ABC7 News- New San Francisco mural shows how Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia would look in masks, NME- Pete Townshend teases new The Who album post-lockdown: “There’s pages and pages of draft lyrics”, Deadline- Hot Off Sundance Success, Questlove To Helm Sly Stone Doc; Common To EP, Rolling Stone – Robbie Robertson on Reworking the Band’s ‘Stage Fright’: ‘This Is What It’s Supposed to Be’, The New Yorker-Rewinding Jimi Hendrix’s National Anthem. The two would often play clubs following Airplane performances. From a 2021 PSAudio article: During quarantine Jorma has been hosting a weekly free concert from his Fur Peace Ranch on its YouTube channel. The title comes from the song of the same name. Jorma Ludwik Kaukonen, Jr. is an American blues, folk, and rock guitarist. Jorma became Jerry also and remained so for many years. Jorma Kaukonen will never forget taking the stage with Jefferson Airplane before almost half a million people during the original Woodstock on Aug. 17, 1969, at a dairy farm in Bethel, N.Y. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen first took flight at the start of San Francisco’s Jefferson Airplane, laying down lead guitar on the Grace Slick-belted classics “Somebody To Love,” “White Rabbit” and “Volunteers,” alongside otherworldly instrumentals such as “Embryonic Journey” that defined the Woodstock generation. The New York Times recently said it was among the top online concerts launched during COVID-19. Jorma Kaukonen Concert Setlist at Woodstock '79 on September 8, 1979 | setlist.fm Richie Havens Memorial Service 2013-08-18. The River Flows was produced by Jorma at the ranch in Meigs County, Ohio and mixed by three-time Grammy winner and Hot Tuna drummer Justin Guip. Out of these sessions has come the inspiration behind a new record, The River Flows, tied to his long-standing collaborations with John Hurlbut. Davis’s music became and remains a part of Kaukonen’s life. Jorma Kaukonen will never forget taking the stage with Jefferson Airplane before almost half a million people during the original Woodstock on Aug. 17, 1969, at a dairy farm in Bethel, N.Y. JK:  Aside from the rich tapestry of talent that played in that field on those three halcyon days… the thing that really hit me was the sense of identity and community. With Kaukonen and Casady the core members, dozens of other musicians have been part of Hot Tuna’s history. On this chilly October, New England night amidst the pandemic, it’s time for him to head towards the stage solo, wearing a mask, under a tent of socially distanced fans eagerly awaiting what is likely several music lover’s first concert experience […] Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch Guitar Camp is located on 125 acres of fields, woods, hills, and streams in the Appalachian foothills of Southeastern Ohio. Jorma and Jack formed a musical friendship, one that has lasted more than 60 years, They briefly formed a band, The Triumphs, and as Jack recalls, “I played lead guitar, Jorma played rhythm guitar and sang. The PA system was a Wollensac tape recorder put in the monitor mode so Jorma’s vocals were coming through a 3-inch speaker. Jorma Kaukonen - guitar, vocals 5. Guitarist Jorma Jerry Kaukonen Hot Tuna and more Greeting concert goers, with a bigg smile and a, “Welcome where are you coming from ? You can even Skype lessons. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down & Out 4. And in this age of virtual instruction, Kaukonen also offers on-line lessons for guitar enthusiasts. Jorma Kaukonen Discusses Woodstock 50, A Potential Hot Tuna Record and More Photo by Dean Budnick. 1. True Religion 3. Your email address will not be published. On August 28, 2018, St Martin’s Press published Jorma’s memoirs, Been So Long, My Life & Music. As part of the Woodstock Invitational Luthiers’ Showcase (and Tonewood Festival), Jorma Kaukonen appears at the Woodstock Playhouse this Saturday, October 24 at 8 p.m. Also performing will be Israeli superstar David Broza and composer/guitarist Doug Wamble. Required fields are marked *. At a 1988 Hot Tuna performance at the Fillmore Auditorium, that Grace Slick joined the performance. No drugs or alcohol allowed so the crowd was mellow and easy. Grace Slick wrote the forward; Jack Casady wrote the afterward. Vocalist Signe Anderson was discovered by Balin and Kantner while she was singing at a bar called The Drinking Gourd (where Balin and Kantner had met not long before) and recruited into the band immediately. Item Information. Jorma Kaukonen 43, 2015 Solo Woodstock Playhouse Woodstock, New York Saturday, October 24, 2015. Jorma Kaukonen, lead guitar player for Jefferson Airplane, was born to Jewish mother Beatrice Levine. In 1970 he and Jack Casady formed Hot Tuna. Kaukonen performed with Jefferson Airplane and still performs regularly on tour with Hot Tuna, which started as a side project with bassist Jack Casady, and as of early 2019 has continued for 50 years. In 1967, Paul Kantner invited Kaukonen to join a band Kanter was formed and despite Jorma’s preference for acoustic blues, the emerging electric technology pulled Jorma into the psychedelic sounds. Jorma Kaukonen was born on December 23, 1940 and did not have ambitions to be a rock star. Sea Child 7. Marty Balin - vocals, tambourine, maracas 2. Brother Can You Spare A Dime 9. What does it mean today? Recorded at Levon Helm's Studios in Woodstock, NY, Jorma gives us his take on tattoos, a life with bassist Jack Casady, and a great Rick Danko story. His dad had used Jerry as a nickname, the name Jorma during World War II being mistakenly viewed as German and thus un-American. What is your favorite recollection of Woodstock? What does Woodstock mean in today’s world? Jorma Kaukonen with the Airplane and Buzzy Feiten with Paul Butterfield each used a 345, and 18-year-old Henry Gross played one, too, with Sha Na Na on Monday—at the decidedly un-musicianly hour of 7:30 am, thanks to the festival's wildly over-running schedule. 1. @Jorma But, Jorma, I being closer to your age probably than most commenters, loving history and watching people over my life, see people now, 2010-on, trying to judge people by today’s “standards” rather than understanding, the 50’s, the 60’s, yes the 1969″ of Woodstock, early ’70’s, etc., are not today. Jorma Kaukonen, the lead guitarist for the Jefferson Airplane, which played Woodstock, told me that his group played Grossinger’s about a year before Woodstock. “Jorma Kaukonen is a force in American music, equally adept at fingerpicked acoustic folk and blues as he is at wailing on an electric.” – Acoustic Guitar. The band has released more than 20 albums. 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