John Jorgenson Gypsy Jazz Quintet Plays Plains Hotel in Cheyenne

Want to see a world-class guitarist performing right in downtown Cheyenne?

The Cheyenne Guitar Society hosts the John Jorgenson Gypsy Jazz Quintet at the Plains Hotel Ballroom on Wednesday, November 16, at 7 p.m.

The quintet is made up of John Jorgenson on lead guitar, Doug Martin playing rhythm guitar, Jason Anick on violin, Simon Planting on bass and Rick Reed on percussion.

Jorgenson is a founding member of the Desert Rose Band and the Hellecasters. In August of this year, the full original lineup of the Desert Rose Band performed at the Rocky Mountain Music Festival in Denver.In 2008, Jorgenson was among the talented guitarists on the song "Cluster Puck" for Brad Paisley's "Play" album, the song won a Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance.

Elton John invited Jorgenson to join him on an 18-month tour in 1994, which turned into a six year stint on tour and in the studio, playing guitar, mandolin, saxophone and singing.

An acting role in the movie, "Head In The Clouds," led to the formation of the John Jorgenson Gypsy Jazz Quintet. Jorgenson played legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt in the film which starred Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz.

Tickets for Wednesday's performance at the Plains Hotel are $15 general admission, $10 for students and are available at Niemann & Sons Music, Yocum Music and Language of the Soul.