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Lee Ritenour

“The Key to Finding Who You Are is to Compose”: Lee Ritenour Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks

By Mark McStea last updated

With thousands of sessions to his name the guitarist talks definitive solo records and collaborations from his multi-genre catalog.

Scott Metzger holds his 1955 Martin 000-18 acoustic guitar

Jam-Jazz Cat Scott Metzger Steps Out With New Album ‘Too Close To Reason’ Armed With a Vintage Martin

By Jimmy Leslie published

This intimate solo debut highlights the unique charms of a 1955 Martin 000-18.

John Scofield, 2021

GP Presents John Scofield This Thursday, April 14, in San Francisco – Win Tickets!

By Jimmy Leslie published

'Guitar Player' welcomes the jazz guru to the City by the Bay for an Easter Weekend run of shows at SFJAZZ starting with a solo guitar performance on Thursday.

John McLaughlin, winner of Best Improvised Jazz Solo, poses in the press room during the 60th Annual Grammy Awards on January 28, 2018, in New York

“People Will Either Like It Or They Won’t, But That’s Not My Problem”: John McLaughlin Talks New Solo Album, ‘Liberation Time’

By Mark McStea published

Freedom has been on a lot of people’s minds the past two years and the jazz-fusion pioneer has made it the theme of his latest.

Charlie Christian performing in Benny Goodman's band in circa 1939 New York

Listen to Jazz Innovator Charlie Christian Bringing Electric Guitar to the Forefront of Music

By Art Thompson published

Video This 1941 “Solo Flight” cut with the Benny Goodman Orchestra demonstrates the groundbreaking guitarist at the top of his game.

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Oz Noy, 2018

GP Presents Oz Noy this Thursday, March 24, in Oakland – Win Tickets!

By Jimmy Leslie published

Guitar Player welcomes the fusion master to the East Bay for a Thursday night throwdown with his trio featuring Dennis Chambers and Jimmy Haslip.

Mike Stern performs at Blue Note on October 14, 2021 in Milan, Italy

“I’m feeling Like FrankenStern – Kind of Rewired and Half Bionic”: Mike Stern Reveals How He Perseveres One Gig At a Time

By Bill Milkowski published

Five years after a misstep on a New York City street left him badly injured, the maestro promises, “I’m never going to give it up.”

Dr. Know of Bad Brains, 1991.

Punk Guitar Legend Dr. Know Revisits the Profound Legacy of Bad Brains

By Tom Beaujour last updated

The pioneering guitarist tells his story of the Washington D.C. band that redefined punk.

Joe Pass playing a Fender VI

Watch This Rare Clip of Jazz Guitar Genius Joe Pass Playing a Fender Jaguar

By Rod Brakes published

Video Before owning his iconic Gibson ES-175D the jazz great used this unlikely solidbody.

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Steve Stevens performs onstage during the second annual Above Ground concert benefiting MusiCares at The Fonda Theatre on September 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Steve Stevens Recommends Listening to These Five Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published

The Billy Idol guitarist names his top five lesser-known favorites.

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