In 1939, Charlie Christian auditioned for Benny Goodman, who heard the future and hired the electric jazz guitar pioneer on the spot, forever changing the sound of jazz. Still, as forward thinking as ...
From the opening notes of Instrumentals, it rapidly becomes clear that the (entirely vocal-free) Nels Cline Singers are out to make some noise. Guitarist Nels Cline, who has eagerly straddled the ...
A breath of fresh air and a deeply nostalgic look into the 1960’s aesthetic. Comparisons to espionage composers like John Barry or Lalo Schifrin. “A breath of fresh air and a deeply nostalgic look ...
The instrument hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, but the best guitarists have taken up the challenge of finding their own way. Fourteen musicians and writers share their favorites. Credit..
From its roots in jazz and blues, through surf rock, Beatlemania, glam and metal, the guitar has been the symbol of rock and roll, and the lead guitarist its champion. Here, in just six minutes, the ...
McCartney recorded “Walking in the Park with Eloise” in July 1974 in Nashville. Playing on the track was country guitar legend Chet Atkins, lauded session pianist Floyd Kramer, banjo player Bobby ...
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“Proof you can fit guitar solos into perfect two-minute pop songs”: Towa Bird stars in the top five guitar albums of 2025
Paul Riedl (vocals/guitar/synth) and Morris Kolontyrsky (guitar/synth) used B.C. Rich Ironbirds through 5150 tube amps for ...
When he was band director at Goshen High School during the 1990s, Max Mault spotted something special in a young teenager who didn’t say much in class, but spoke volumes when he played guitar. “He was ...
Stop if you’ve heard this before. Some refugees from bands join together to form an ad hoc “super group” that sounds pretty much like the outfits they came from. OK, so WRD’s model is as clichéd as ...
San Antonio club Jazz, TX hosting Django Reinhardt-inspired guitarist Stephane Wrembel this Thursday
Stephane Wrembel, one of the foremost experts on Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche guitar style, is playing San Antonio club Jazz, TX on Thursday evening.
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Grammy-Winning Legend Frank Gambale to Headline Bahrain Jazz Fest 2025
Bahrain is set to host its most anticipated musical event of the year, as the 9th BNP Paribas Bahrain Jazz Fest proudly ...
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