New York-born guitarist who studied jazz guitar at Musicians Institute and transcribed Charlie Parker solos. Won Michael Jackson's touring guitarist audition (100+ applicants) by performing a tapping arrangement of Coltrane's 'Giant Steps.' Served as lead guitarist on all three of MJ's world tours: Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory.
Jennifer Batten's albums
Bad
Michael Jackson · 1987
Jennifer BattenJennifer Battenジェニファー・バトゥン was selected from over 100 candidates for Michael JacksonMichael Jacksonマイケル・ジャクソン's Bad World Tour (1987) guitarist spot. Her edge was tapping technique — trained at Musicians Institute in jazz, she'd transcribed Charlie Parker solos, and at the audition played a tapping arrangement of John Coltrane's 'Giant Steps.' Jazz discipline won her the biggest pop stage in history. She went on to play three MJ world tours and the Super Bowl XXVII halftime show (1993).
