Eugene Chadbourne

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Eugene Chadbourne (born 1954) is an American guitarist, banjoist, songwriter, and improviser. Active since the 1970s, he blends avant‑garde jazz, free improv, and irreverent country. He has worked with John Zorn and led the band Shockabilly.

American experimental guitarist and banjoist; active since the 1970s; noted for fusing free jazz/improv with country; collaborations include John Zorn; member of Shockabilly.

Eugene Chadbourne is an American guitarist, banjoist, and improviser known for avant‑garde jazz, free improv, and a bent take on country. DeBaser currently has no reviews for him. Browse the discography and start with landmarks like There'll Be No Tears Tonight, In Memory of Nikki Arane, and Country Music in the World of Islam.