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Classic Gear: 1955 D’Angelico New Yorker By Dave Hunter published 11 August 21 The epitome of the archtop guitar from the golden years of the Jazz Age.
Jazz Great Wes Montgomery Explains Why the Guitar is “Not a Perfect Instrument” By Rod Brakes published 14 July 21 Video The epitome of cool talks jazz and pulls out his hottest licks.
Vinyl Treasures: Kenny Burrell’s 'Midnight Blue' By Jim Campilongo published 12 February 21 Burrell and his band work the power of nuance on his 1963 jazz guitar tour de force.
How to Solo With Chords Like the Jazz Greats By Milton Mermikides published 20 November 20 Working chord progressions into your lead playing helps fill out the mix, a crucial skill for small ensemble performances.
James Taylor Discusses His Greatest Hits, Adapting the Classics and Inventing His Own Chord Shapes By Jimmy Leslie published 28 September 20 On American Standard, the acoustic legend journeys back to the pre-rock era to reimagine jazz and pop classics in his style.
Béla Fleck on Cross-Cultural Collabs, Debunking Stereotypes and How Earl Scruggs Made Him a Banjo Player for Life By Jimmy Leslie published 18 June 20 Exploring the banjo’s African origins, Béla Fleck discovers connections both cultural and personal.
Translate Pentatonic Blues and Rock Licks into Swinging Jazz Licks By Dale Turner published 1 June 20 Despite their vastly different musical approaches, rock licks are more similar to jazz licks than you might think.
Learn Jazz Comping's Techniques, Chord Voicings and Rhythms By Patrick Brennan published 4 May 20 Expand your knowledge of jazz rhythm guitar with our easy-to-follow lesson.
