Jennifer Batten
from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Greg Koch
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 Oregon 8:45 - The story of Jennifer’s first tour, and the glory of Elvis impersonators 11:55 - Jennifer’s early years - from growing up in New York to moving to Southern California, and the influence of her father’s obsession with jazz 23:43 - 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” Tour 42:44 - Meeting with her idol Jeff Beck during the “Bad” Tour in the UK, and how they linked up to work together afterward 57:43 - What the future holds for Jennifer Total Length: 64:32 Fishman 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. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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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 Oregon 8:45 - The story of Jennifer’s first tour, and the glory of Elvis impersonators 11:55 - Jennifer’s early years - from growing up in New York to moving to Southern California, and the ...
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- 6:07 Jennifer’s decision to move from Los Angeles to Oregon
- 8:45 The story of Jennifer’s first tour, and the glory of Elvis impersonators
- 11:55 Jennifer’s early years - from growing up in New York to moving to Southern California, and the influence of her father’s obsession with jazz
- 22:43 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” Tour
- 42:44 Meeting with her idol Jeff Beck during the “Bad” Tour in the UK, and how they linked up to work together afterward
- 57:43 What the future holds for Jennifer
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