I learned a lot from been so long, and i highly recommend it. It is a memoir of a man who has lived an eventful life and has decided to take advantage of his later years to consider his past and his legacy both as an artist and as a. From the man who made a name for himself as a founding member and lead guitarist of jefferson. He had finnish paternal grandparents and russian jewish ancestry on his mothers side. My life and music and millions of other books are available for. Live for live musicfrom the man who made a name for himself as a founding member and lead. My life and music by jorma kaukonen 2018, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. In tandem with the release of his new memoir been so long jorma kaukonen has planned a number of tour dates, rotating between electric hot tuna, acoustic hot tuna, solo and book signing. Been so long could be considered a text that reveals not only the musical heart of jorma kaukonen, but his heart in and of itself.
Meet jorma kaukonen genius guitarist of jefferson airplane and hot tuna, speed skater, diarist, lyricist, husband, father, teacher and storyteller. It is a memoir of a man who has lived an eventful life and has decided to take advantage of his later years to consider his past and his legacy both as an artist and as a human being. Been so long since i belong here ever since i left my way still i like to be beside you so, tell me, can i stay. Aug 28, 2018 jorma kaukonen isnt quite so famous as some of his musical peers, a group that includes janis joplin, jerry garcia and jimi hendrix. Been so long charts not only jormas association with the bands that made him famous but goes into neverbeforetold details about his addiction and recovery, his troubled first marriage and stillthriving second, and more. Jorma kaukonen full concert 052078 capitol theatre. The grandson of finnish and russianjewish immigrants whose formative years were spent abroad with his americanborn diplomat father, jorma channeled his life experiencesfrom his comingofage in pakistan and the philippines to his early gigs with jack. Jorma kaukonen would seem to have as much to look forward to as look back on, which makes the reading of been so long a decidedly uplifting experience, second only to hearing the mans music, as included here on the fivetrack sampler of live cuts, but hardly limited to it. I received this book as a gift before i had even been aware that jorma kaukonen, one of my true musical heroes, had written a memoir. The irony is that kaukonen does remember the decadehe just doesnt see the need to get into the weeds, dig in the dirt and relate something fuller, an account of a life fully lived.
Music, he writes, seemed to me to be the reward for being alive. Apr 18, 2019 in been so long, the real geeks get the details on every model of guitar kaukonen ever played, as well as every make of car and motorcycle he ever rode. Now this was to be a production of macmillan audio from st. Includes a cd of live music as a companion to the book. An authenticityobsessed student of traditional, fingerpicking country blues in the folk revival of the early 60s. Live for live musicincludes a cd of live music as a companion to the book from the man who. Interspersed with diary entries, personal correspondence, and song lyrics, this memoir is as unforgettable and inspiring. If i truly knew, i wouldnt have to write this book. Been so long is the story of how jorma found his place in the world of music and beyond. David crosby jorma kaukonen has produced an enduring body of original music, and devoted a lifetime to introducing a broad audience to blues, roots and americana. Reading this book was like having him sitting next to you, whispering the story of his. In japan, artists who have made the greatest contributions are designated as living national treasures. From the profoundly influential guitarist of the rock bands jefferson airplane and hot tuna comes a beautifully written memoir filled with tales of the road, the stage, and a life made of music. Been so long audiobook by jorma kaukonen, grace slick.
Been so long is an important read for anyone who loves music. Jorma kaukonen, an architect of sixties creative dominance as a founding member and lead guitarist of jefferson airplane, and still touring with the legendary hot tuna, is now taking us on a deeply. 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. For me jorma has been my favorite guitarist songwriter for 42 years and counting. Yeah, its been a while since i flew this bird so it took me a minute to figure it out.
Jorma kaukonen isnt quite so famous as some of his musical peers, a group that includes janis joplin, jerry garcia and jimi hendrix. Been so long jorma kaukonen bok 9781250125484 bokus. Jorma kaukonen and jack casady, hot tuna, tour celebrating. Jesse finkelstein, blues radio international meet jorma kaukonen genius guitarist of jefferson airplane and hot tuna, speed.
Jorma kaukonen, an architect of sixties creative dominance as a founding member and lead guitarist of jefferson airplane, and still touring with. These folks specialty was doing audio books and more and i was there to read my book, been so long. Browse jorma kaukonens bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Jesse finkelstein, blues radio international meet jorma kaukonen genius guitarist of jefferson airplane and hot tuna, speed skater, diarist, lyricist, husband, father, teacher and.
That said, once i got back on board it worked perfectly. Its funny to think that my life could have been so completely ruled by moodaltering substances, but at the time it would never have occurred to me that there might be another way to live. Cracks in the finish been so long book jorma kaukonen. In a way, it seems longer than that and in another, the time has passed in the blink of an eye.
Acoustic guitarjorma kaukonen lit a fuse and transformed his electric guitar into a firework. Aug 17, 2018 usa jorma kaukonen and jack casady, hot tuna, head out on tour celebrating the release of jormas memoirs, been so long. Jefferson airplanes guitarist jorma kaukonen on the joys of drugs, sobriety and. The grandson of finnish and russianjewish immigrants whose formative years were spent abroad with his americanborn diplomat father, jorma channeled his life experiences. It doesnt use ocusync as a flight system like the more modern birds do.
Jesse finkelstein, blues radio international meet jorma kaukonen genius guitarist of jefferson airplane and hot tuna, speed skater, diarist, lyricist, husband, father, teacher and storyteller. Jorma kaukonen will release his memoir been so long. Kaukonen isnt afraid to allow himself to be raw and exposed, which makes been so long a therapeutic exercise for the author, and a lesson in humble elegance for the rest of us september 7, 2018 by andrew k. Oct 01, 2018 for many reasons, jorma is a truly living national treasure. Jorma kaukonen, an architect of sixties creative dominance as a founding member and lead guitarist of jefferson airplane, and still touring with the. In any case as my project has unfolded i find myself more than grateful to all the people it takes to make a book happen.
Our first moments of existence grow in the darkness of our mothers wombs. Jorma does this without beating down anyone around him. Jorma kaukonen plots solo book tour and hot tuna dates. This lovely thought comes as hes recalling how his mother liked to sing and listen to the radio while doing chores when he was a kid. Been so long remains a fascinating read and is an interesting addition of firsthand accounts of the psychedelic revolution in the 60s from a key player. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read been so long. My life and music this august, and relix has an exclusive first look at the cover the book will chronicle the guitarists childhood in. Jefferson airplane guitarist kaukonens candid and affectionate memoir. The grandson of finnish and russianjewish immigrants whose formative years were spent abroad with his americanborn diplomat father, jorma channeled his life experiencesfrom his comingofage. 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. Usa jorma kaukonen and jack casady, hot tuna, head out on tour celebrating the release of jormas memoirs, been so long.
Jorma kaukonen audio books, best sellers, author bio. Had the chance to go to fur peace ranch, in pomeroy ohio and spend a day w the great jorma kaukonen. Been so long is a complex and interesting memoir of a long and diverse life which mixes present day writing with journal entries from earlier times and song lyrics to present a portrait of a complicated but ultimately fulfilled life. For many reasons, jorma is a truly living national treasure. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Been to long coming this book is well written, the stories flow in order or the early years of his childhood to the airplane,hot tuna,vital parts to his solo career. There were parts that i thought warranted a little more space, depth, and thoughtfulness particularly the section s about jefferson airplane. The grandson of finnish and russianjewish immigrants whose formative years were spent abroad with his americanborn diplomat father, jorma channeled his life experiencesfrom his comingofage in pakistan and the phillipines to his early gigs with jack. Martins press, 2018 you can fool your friends about the way it ends, but you cant fool yourself so wrote the 27yearold jorma kaukonen in a song entitled star track for jefferson airplanes dark, cynical 1968 lp, crown of creation. Kaukonen spares little in describing the winding path of his life, both the ups. Justins going to love this uav if he can keep the kids from crashing it.
Aug 19, 2018 had the chance to go to fur peace ranch, in pomeroy ohio and spend a day w the great jorma kaukonen. Jorma kaukonen is a force in american music, equally adept at fingerpicked. Nov 11, 2014 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. I eagerly anticipated reading it and i found it a satisfying read. My life and music kaukonen, jorma, slick, grace, casady, jack, kaukonen, jorma. Been so long is a complex and even before his time in the airplane, he lived a varied life on several continents. Its been a couple of years since i put the first words of been so long on paper. Jorma kaukonen gets to the heart of the matter right there on the first page.
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