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Derek Trucks on channeling the intensity and free spirit of jazz into his guitar work, and recording with the genre's giants
By Jackson Maxwell published
Speaking to GP in 2008, the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Allman Brothers Band virtuoso reflected on how recording with McCoy Tyner and other jazz luminaries kept him on his toes, and took him out of his comfort zone

“We Tracked Everything Live and Kept Whichever Takes Had the Magic”: Duane Betts Steps out Solo With ‘Wild & Precious Life’
By Alan Paul published
The guitarist makes his full-length debut album, featuring guests Derek Trucks and Marcus King

Watch Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Spine-Tingling “I Am the Moon” Red Rocks Performance
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video With tone, technique and passion in abundance, Derek Trucks’ slide guitar solo is breathtaking to behold

Duane Betts Salutes His Father Dickey (with Some Help from Derek Trucks) on Soulful New Song, Stare At The Sun
By Jackson Maxwell published
The powerful tune is the second single from Betts' forthcoming solo debut, 'Wild & Precious Life'.

Watch Johnny Winter’s Fiery “Highway 61 Revisited” Performance With Derek Trucks
By Guitar Player Staff published
Video Perhaps no track demonstrates his furious slide work as well as this cover of the Bob Dylan classic

"Your Recorded Music Is Your Legacy": Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Reveal the Guitar Secrets Behind ‘I Am the Moon’
By Mark McStea published
Their expansive quadruple album project explodes with joy, power and positivity

Derek Trucks’ Top 10 Slide Tips For Beginners
By Mark McStea published
The slide master shares the secrets to heavenly tone and technique

How to Play Slide Guitar Like Derek Trucks
By Guitar Player Staff published
These five useful techniques will help you become a bottleneck virtuoso
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