For years John's Gospel Cookin' book & CD set of jazz guitar arrangements has been one of his best sellers. By popular demand, the recording has now been devloped into a free-standing CD! Better yet, John has added 3 new song arrangements and remastered the whole project to provide and even richer collection of your gospel favorites.

Full Track List:

It Is No Secret
I Love You, Lord
Change My Heart, O God
Emmanuel
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Wayfarin' Stranger
Amazing Grace
Sweet By And By
Just A Closer Walk With Thee
Slow But Sure
Silent Night
Thank You
Oh Lord, You're Beautiful
Doxology

Gospel Cookin'

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On this CD, John plays 3 of his favorite guitars in a stunning array of versatility and guitar mastery as he tips his hat to some of the greatest guitarists and composers of our time. Styles include swing, ballad, and bossa nova arrangements - plus the styles of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed.

Full Track List:

To B Or Not To B
It’s Only A Paper Moon
I Am A Pilgrim
Triste
Blue Finger / Drive Inn
As A Little Child
Wayfarin’ Stranger
Man Of Constant Sorrow
I’ve Got My Fingers Crossed
How Insensitive
Steeplechase Lane
Funky Junk
Greensleeves
Our Love Is Here To Stay
I’ll Remember April
Here’s That Rainy Day

Timeless Guitar

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Travel back in time with champion fingerstyle guitarist John Standefer as he revisits his early years with his album, "Ticket Home", rekindling the spark that inspired him to spend a lifetime playing guitar. Coming from musical parents, John first carried on the family tradition by playing mandolin and fiddle. During the 'folk' era of the early '60s, he began fingerpicking a guitar along with Peter, Paul & Mary. Then he discovered the genius of Chet Atkins. Chet's magical way of arranging an entire orchestration for solo guitar fueled John to become one of the finest fingerstyle guitarists in the world today. Join John Standefer as he shares the beauty and essence of the music that started it all.

Full Track List:

I'll See You in My Dreams
Deep Elum Blues
Colorado Sunset
Dixie McGuire
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
When the Roll / Uncloudy Day
The Water Is Wide
A Thing Called Love
Man of Constant Sorrow
You Took Advantage of Me
Don't Know Why
Once Upon a Western Sky

Ticket Home

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In this recording John explores beautiful melodies from around the world. There are swing tunes, ballads, South American classics, Chet Atkins style tunes, a European waltz, a Hawaiian piece, a hymn and a new original piece from John.

Full Track List:

Anything Goes / Yes Sir, That’s My Baby
One Note Samba
The Hukilau Song
Ma, He’s Makin’ Eyes At Me / Somebody Stole My Gal / Three Little Words
Begin The Beguine
Love Letters
Under Paris Skies
Dunkerque
It Might Be You
Sleepwalk
Sisters
Yesterday
It Is Well With My Soul

Guitar Cafe'

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Enjoy the warm guitar sounds, rich arrangements and exquisite performances of fingerstyle guitarist John Standefer this Christmas! Includes an array of traditional and popular songs played in a variety of styles, all on John's favorite guitars.

Full Track List:

Silent Night
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Angels Medley
Mary, Did You know?
The Christmas Waltz
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Winter Wonderland
O Holy Night
Silver Bells
Let It Snow
There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays
O Christmas Tree
What Child Is This?
Silent Night (reprise)

Christmas Guitar

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This extended CD contains 18 original John Standefer compositions in one very special collection. The guitar pieces on this CD represent John's orignal works written from 1980 to the present. The album includes previous recordings, newly recorded versions of some of John's classic songs and three brand new titles.

Full Track List:

In His Arms
Brand New Life
Almost Home
It Is Better To Have Loved
One Step At A Time
I Remember
As A Little Child
His Majesty
Once Upon A Western Sky
Neverending Love
I Have Overcome The World
Fellowship
Dunkerque
Lullaby
Six String Prayers
Growin' Fruit
Chaff In The Wind
Journey's End

Candlelight Guitar

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Check out this preview of John's brand new release, "Kind to the Ear."  This album is another in a long line of releases that showcase his years of arranging experience.  "Kind to the Ear" offers a stellar lineup of great songs!

Full Track List:

Everyday
Ain't Misbehavin'
My Girl
Meditation / Tangerine
Goofus / After You've Gone
Moon River
I Will
The Second Time Around
Springtime Is In The Air
Besame Mucho
Badlands
Chatanooga Choo Choo
Wonderful Tonight
The Ash Grove
Amost Home

Kind to the Ear

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John Standefer is a true master of fingerstyle guitar. He began playing music very early on the drums, mandolin, and violin, taking up the guitar in 1963. Soon after hearing Chet Atkins play for the first time, he went to work learning Atkins’ style by ear while also studying music in a conservatory. These early accomplishments gave John a great start towards a career in music. By 1966, he had begun a lifetime career as a professional guitarist and teacher. His musical interests continued to expand to include folk, pop, jazz and bossa nova music (among others). As a result, the guitar arrangements he has developed contain a surprisingly colorful blend of styles, techniques and genres.  John is a Christian and has also recorded some of the most beautiful sacred fingerstyle guitar available to the Christian community.

 John has won national and international championships in fingerstyle guitar including the 2002 National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship and has also performed and/or recorded with such guitar greats as Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles, Brooks Robertson, Pat Kirtley, Guy Van Duser, Richard Smith and Doug Smith. 

Besides his live tour schedule, John has produced numerous CDs, books, videos and TAB arrangements, which can be found in the store pages of his website, johnstandefer.com.

John Standefer

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