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Jennifer Batten
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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Nov 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
From gigs with Michael Jackson to Jeff Beck, Jennifer Batten's technical prowess and unique musical signature have cemented her place as one of the world's most compelling guitarists. She breaks it all down with Greg, talking about her entire career!6:07 - Jennifer’s decision to move from Los Angeles to Oregon8:45 - The story of Jennifer’s first tour, and the glory of Elvis impersonators11:55 - Jennifer’s early years - from growing up in New York to moving to Southern California, and the influence of her father’s obsession with jazz23:43 - How Jennifer developed her two-handed tapping technique, and how she viewed her future while attending GIT during the era of early Fusion music.32:58 - The road to getting the gig with Michael Jackson, playing on the “Bad” Tour42:44 - Meeting with her idol Jeff Beck during the “Bad” Tour in the UK, and how they linked up to work together afterward57:43 - What the future holds for JenniferTotal Length: 64:32Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.
Released:
Nov 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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