One of the categories of jazz I love most is modern jazz guitar. And 2020 has been a banner year with more releases in this category than any year in memory by some of the finest guitarists in the ...

Most everyone has a favorite tune: A song that lingers in memory and takes you back to another time and place. For many years jazz musicians have transformed popular songs into instrumental pieces ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) George Benson’s music has a way of wrapping around you — like a smooth breeze on a late summer evening or the sound of someone you trust speaking truth with melody. Whether he’s ...

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..

Paul Riedl (vocals/guitar/synth) and Morris Kolontyrsky (guitar/synth) used B.C. Rich Ironbirds through 5150 tube amps for ...

The best thing about old jazz is how just one good song will serve as a reminder of how brilliantly romantic that time period was. The soulful cry of artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong ...

Nolan was given access to three guitars belonging to Harrison to use during the making of the record. [RELATED: Giving Him Love: Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton Share Birthday Tributes to Late Beatles ...

On the whole, jazz musicians stay somewhat connected to today's pop and rock -- even if it's only because playing rock/metal/country/salsa/soul/hip-hop/whatever pays ...

George’s triple album All Things Must Pass has some of his best slide guitar work, especially on “My Sweet Lord.” The song would be nothing without the slide that plays a beautiful melody. It blends ...

Jazz guitar has always been a dynamic art form, adapting to new styles while staying rooted in tradition. From the early swing and bebop pioneers to today’s fusion innovators, guitarists have expanded ...

The University’s five small jazz groups performed for students, faculty and families in Old Cabell Hall Sunday night ...