Although "Big Bad Sun" band leader Chris Juergensen is best known for his session work and abilities to combine both Jazz and Rock into his own brand of fusion, most people didn't know that he grew up copying Albert King and Jimi Hendrix. After his first solo release "Prospects," a very east-coast influenced instrumental fusion recording, he debated doing something new and a Blues recording seemed the most logical. The first CD, "Big Bad Sun," became an international success, with the opening track, Sweet Melissa being used in the Australian short film, "Regrets." 2008 would bring about the next release, "Strange Phenomena," a half live, half studio recording featuring more of a wide range of styles. Soon after release, "Nothing's Got Me" from the recording climbed the Podsafe Music Network charts to number two and still remains popular in playlists all over the world.

Strange Phenomena Big Bad Sun

Tagged as: Alt Rock, Blues.

1. Daniel Knowler: organic, atmospheric acoustic-guitar textures
2. Chad Farran: an impressive journey through Latin rhythms and moves
3. Ray Montford: Evocative, melodic and haunting instrumental guitar music
4. Beth Quist: electro-Balkan / Indian meets New Age.
5. Alan Marchand: Toe Teasin' Jazz Tunes For All Occasions
6. Mark Cook: blues guitar legend in the making
7. Kettleblack: original, blues-based rock and roll
8. John Williams: bluesy and jazzy guitar
9. Bluesboy Jag: authentic 1920's solo blues guitar
10. Eternal Jazz Project: gentle jazz from Sweden
11. Daniel Estrem: colorful classical guitar
12. Gonzalo X Ruiz: baroque oboist extraordinaire
13. Streicher Trio: classical chamber music on period instruments
14. Claire Fitch: ambient cellist
15. Lydia McCauley: intriguing piano compositions with dynamic accompaniment
16. Wildcat Viols: viola da gamba girls gone wild!!
17. Colin Booth: solo harpsichord music
18. Altri Stromenti: 17th century baroque ensemble
19. Eleanor Hodgkinson: beautifully crafted individual playing
20. Healing Muses: early music for healing