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. Chad Farran: an impressive journey through Latin rhythms and moves
2. Daniel Knowler: organic, atmospheric acoustic-guitar textures
3. Beth Quist: electro-Balkan / Indian meets New Age.
4. Kettleblack: original, blues-based rock and roll
5. John Williams: bluesy and jazzy guitar
6. Mark Cook: blues guitar legend in the making
7. Bluesboy Jag: authentic 1920's solo blues guitar
8. Alan Marchand: Toe Teasin' Jazz Tunes For All Occasions
9. Eternal Jazz Project: gentle jazz from Sweden
10. Daniel Estrem: colorful classical guitar
11. Rocket City Riot: high energy rock and roll
12. Takashi Matsuishi Spark: flautists with finesse, intelligence and grooves
13. Ensemble Mirable: rare and extraordinary music of the Baroque
14. Ensemble Carpe Diem: Early music featuring Italian affetti from Switzerland
15. La Reverie: Recreating traditional music from a modern perspective
16. Hans Christian: new age meets Indian cello
17. Commusicare: musical conversation from the Renaissance to the Baroque
18. Ensemble Electra: electrifying music from the Italian Baroque
19. Jeff Wahl: acoustic new age and jazz guitar.
20. Gonzalo X Ruiz: baroque oboist extraordinaire