Christopher Parkening

Christopher Parkening (born 14 December, 1947) is an American classical guitarist.

He was born in Los Angeles, California, and pursued music in part because of his uncle Jack Marshall, who was a studio musician in the 196

Christopher Parkening (born 14 December, 1947) is an American classical guitarist.

He was born in Los Angeles, California, and pursued music in part because of his uncle Jack Marshall, who was a studio musician in the 1960s. He first heard Andrés Segovia play when he was 11. By the time he was 19, he had won a number of competitions and was touring and recording extensively.