Jennifer Batten

The Profile

Jennifer Batten is an American guitarist known for her virtuosic two‑handed tapping and high‑energy stagecraft. She performed with Michael Jackson on the Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory world tours, collaborated extensively with Jeff Beck, and released solo albums including Above, Below and Beyond (1992), Momentum (1997), and Whatever (2007).

American guitarist celebrated for advanced two‑handed tapping; toured globally with Michael Jackson (Bad, Dangerous, HIStory) and worked with Jeff Beck; solo discography includes Above, Below and Beyond (1992), Momentum (1997), and Whatever (2007).

One review hails Jennifer Batten’s elite technique—especially tapping and legato—while faulting her solo debut’s composition and coherence. The write-up references her Michael Jackson Bad tour pedigree and an instrumental nod to Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’. Verdict: dazzling playing, underwhelming songwriting; overall rating 2/5.