Norman Brown: Finding His Own Voice in Contemporary Jazz Guitar
Norman Brown Jazz Guitar There are some guitarists you discover because somebody tells you that you have to hear them. Others you find …
Larry Carlton: The Sound of Soul, Sophistication and the Singing Guitar
Larry Carlton Jazz Guitarist There are certain musicians whose playing reaches us before we know their names. I first heard Larry …
Lee Ritenour: The Life, Music and Legacy of Captain Fingers
Lee Ritenour – Jazz Guitarist Long before streaming services, satellite radio, and endless online playlists, music sometimes found …
Barney Kessel: The Jazz Guitarist Who Learned from a Legend—and Became One Himself
Barney Kessel: The Jazz Guitarist Who Learned from a Legend—and Became One Himself Some musicians arrive with a sound so unmistakable …
You Have Nothing to Prove
Finding your voice as a jazz musician. Jazz has always had its gatekeepers. They may be older musicians at a jam session, respected …
The Power of Repetition in Jazz Guitar Improvisation
The Power of Repetition in Jazz Guitar Improvisation Many jazz guitar players avoid repeating themselves because they think it sounds …
What Older Musicians Can Learn from Young Creators
What Older Musicians Can Learn from Young Musicians A Reminder About Passion, Creativity, and Why We Make Music The other night, I had a …
Music Is a Conversation: Are You Listening?
Music Is a Conversation: Are You Listening? The Music Tells You What to Play Next This sounds obvious, but it is profound: To be a good …
Herb Ellis: The Jazz Guitarist Who Opened the Door to Straight-Ahead Jazz
Herb Ellis: The Jazz Guitarist Who Opened the Door Herb Ellis: A Gateway Into Straight-Ahead Jazz I was 18 years old the first time I …