Jorma Kaukonen, John Hurlbut

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Jorma Kaukonen

(2017 Isthmus pick) Kaukonen is best known as a founding guitarist of ’60s psychedelic rockers Jefferson Airplane and the bluesy offshoot Hot Tuna, but he has also maintained an eclectic, roots music-based solo career since the 1970s. He's currently touring behind a new album, "Ain't in No Hurry," which mixes country, gospel, Tin Pan Alley and a few new songs, all anchored by Kaukonen's nimble acoustic playing.

media release: In a career that has already spanned a half-century, Jorma Kaukonen has been one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and rock. A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Grammy recipient, Jorma was at the forefront of popular rock and roll, one of the founders of the San Francisco sound and a progenitor of psychedelic rock. He is a founding member of two legendary bands, Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna. Jorma Kaukonen is a music legend and one of the finest singer-songwriters in his field. He continues to tour the world bringing his unique styling to old blues tunes while presenting new songs of weight and dimension. His secret is in playing spontaneous and unfiltered music, with an individual expression of personality. In 2016, Jorma, Jack Casady and the other members of Jefferson Airplane were awarded The GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to American music.

$40.