John Czajkowski
John Czajkowski
Progressive Post-Zappa Jazz-Rock and various TV themes
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West ZooOpolis CD sampler
West ZooOpolis CD sampler
From forthcoming album with Marco Minnemann to be released in May.
SoundClick artist John Czajkowski presents "West ZooOpolis CD sampler", an outstanding release in the Jazz Fusion genre. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "West ZooOpolis CD sampler" has peaked at #12 in the Jazz Fusion category on SoundClick. Listeners who follow Frank Zappa, Eric Johnson and Jerrygoodman will feel right at home with this John Czajkowski release on SoundClick.
Bionic Hillbilly
Bionic Hillbilly
Track 3 from the Hectic Watermelon CD, The Great American Road Trip. Guitar: John Czajkowski; Electric Violin: Jerry Goodman; Bass: Harley Magsino; Drums: Darren DeBree; first solo: Scott Lerner.
SoundClick artist John Czajkowski presents "Bionic Hillbilly", an outstanding release in the Jazz Fusion genre. The track showcases John Czajkowski's instinct for crafting memorable music. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Bionic Hillbilly" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #8 in Jazz and #2 in Jazz Fusion. If Tribal Tech is your sound, "Bionic Hillbilly" is a strong addition to your playlist. Download this song for free on SoundClick.
Hectic Watermelon Album Sampler
Hectic Watermelon Album Sampler
Discover this Rock track.
SoundClick artist John Czajkowski presents "Hectic Watermelon Album Sampler", an outstanding release in the Rock genre. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. The beat is carefully crafted, the leading melody floats effortlessly around the bass rhythm. Fans of Frank Zappa, Eric Johnson and Jerrygoodman will find "Hectic Watermelon Album Sampler" worth adding to their playlist via SoundClick. This track is available as free download.
Paper Dolls (TV)
Paper Dolls (TV)
Discover this Bluegrass track.
SoundClick artist John Czajkowski presents "Paper Dolls (TV)", an outstanding release in the Bluegrass genre. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Paper Dolls (TV)" has peaked at #11 in the main Country category on SoundClick. Listeners who follow Frank Zappa, Eric Johnson and Jerrygoodman will feel right at home with this John Czajkowski release on SoundClick. Download this track for free.
Eric Johnson AxeFX Dual-amp Preset Example
Eric Johnson AxeFX Dual-amp Preset Example
This AX FX Ultra preset morphs between a Brownface and a MkIIc+. Plug an expression pedal into Ext 1 and you are ready to hit tunes that alternate with clean EJ type rhythms and woolly leads like Trademark, etc! I didn?t have processing power lef
"Eric Johnson AxeFX Dual-amp Preset Example" is an Instrumental Rock track by John Czajkowski on SoundClick. The track showcases John Czajkowski's instinct for crafting memorable music. The production choices here reflect a genuine understanding of what makes instrumental rock work. "Eric Johnson AxeFX Dual-amp Preset Example" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #4 in Rock and #2 in Instrumental Rock. If Tribal Tech is your sound, "Eric Johnson AxeFX Dual-amp Preset Example" is a strong addition to your playlist.
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Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, John Czajkowski founded Hectic Watermelon with John on guitars, Darren DeBree on drums, and Harley Magsino on bass. The 2006 debut Hectic Watermelon album, The Great American Road Trip, features Jerry Goodman (of Mahavishnu Orchestra and Dixie Dregs) on electric violin. The jazz-rock tour de force quickly established Hectic Watermelon as a fiery and creative new force while earning critical acclaim and a number one ranking in the UK Alternative Jazz polls published by Jazzwise magazine. John is now active writing and recording material for an upcoming Hectic Watermelon album.
John collaborated with German drumming phenom, Marco Minnemann on a multi-album project called Normalizer 2 with guitarist-composers Mike Keneally, Alex Machacek, Trey Gunn, Marco and John - with each writing and recording a complete album around a virtuoso 52-minute drum performance. John's part of this 5-CD set is called "West ZooOpolis."
John holds a Masters of Music degree in contemporary composition from San Diego State University. Prior to his MM, John studied classical guitar extensively with Romero Disciple, Robert Wetzel.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Hectic Watermelon has performed over 30 shows in California including a short summer tour, Warped Tour and gigs with Jerry Goodman (Dregs, Mahavisnu Orchestra) and Mark Wood (Trans Siberian Orchestra). The most memorable show was the CD release concert with Jerry Goodman at San Diego State University.
Your musical influences
John Czajkowski cites the following guitarists and composers as his chief influences and inspirations: Frank Zappa, Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, Allan Holdsworth, Scott Henderson, Adrian Belew, Vernon Reid, Mike Patton, Pat Martino, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, Dusan Bogdonovic, Egberto Gismonte, Ornette Coleman, the Assad Brothers and the Romeros. He has been influenced by many major 20th century classical figures, but he is most inspired by the free-spirited and rebellious attitude of American maverick composers such as John Cage, Harry Partch, George Crumb and Scott Johnson. Lastly, there is always some 70's TV music in there as well.
What equipment do you use?
John is a proud endorsee for Ernie Ball guitars, Egnater Amplifiers, Fractal Audio, Tonefreak Effects, DiMarzio pickups, RJM Instruments, and Ear Candy Speaker Enclosures.
San Diego, CA
USA
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