Hector Manuel Quintana, Artist of the Week
Hector came to our attention via one of our JGT contributors – thanks John Stowell! Enjoy Artist of the Week,
Jazz Guitar Today’s editor Bob Bakert interviews jazz guitar legend Jimmy Bruno for their March cover story – hear the original audio with photos. Jimmy Bruno...
In this JGT lesson, guitarist Zakk Jones highlights specific great moments throughout Jazz Fusion guitar history, using 5 legendary players (w/video examples). One of my favorite...
Jazz Guitar Today continues to reach out to players to ask the question, “What albums influenced you and your playing style?” I was asked by Bob Bakert...
Check out this Wes-based upper-string guitar solo lesson based on Mark Stefani’s “Freight Trane” recording. This lesson is based on one 12-bar chorus from my jazz...
Bruce Forman has a hectic touring schedule; seventeen recordings as a leader; countless sideman recording dates and now, a new composition, The Red Guitar. Bruce Forman has...
Giuseppe Continenza provides a quick lesson with a technique that Pat Metheny uses in his phrasing. Jazz Guitar Today welcomes Giuseppe! Welcome to my first lesson in...
JGT contributor Mark Stefani gets down to the facts with some popular ‘myths’ – and why they should be ELIMINATED from the minds of all aspiring...
JGT Editor Bob Bakert has a very candid conversation with guitarist, producer, musician, and YouTube sensation, Rick Beato Bob Bakert, JGT editor: I became aware of...
JGT’s editor Bob Bakert interviews renowned jazz guitarist and former professor of Jazz Guitar Studies at The Juilliard School – Rodney Jones. “Rodney Jones occupies a...
Jazz Guitarist and Educator David Frackenpohl weighs in on his top 5 Wes Montgomery tracks – and why. Naptown Blues: This is an F blues original...
JGT contributor Bob Tarkington offers up a deep dive into Wes Montgomery’s classic album, ‘Smokin’ at the Half Note John Leslie “Wes” Montgomery was born March...
Gibson Virtual Guitar Tech Service Launches Worldwide; Free Guitar Tune-up Service Matches Players With Professional Techs For Real-Time, Interactive Video Assistance… Gibson the iconic, American-made, leading instrument...
Jazz Guitar Today continues to reach out to players. This time, “What SONGS influenced you and your playing style?” Guitarist and educator Taylor Roberts shares his...
JGT editor and guitarist Bob Bakert misses the audiences and his many musician friends during this challenging time. As the editor of Jazz Guitar Today, I...
JGT Contributor Zakk Jones shares a valuable lesson regarding ‘learning music by ear’. What’s the first thing you do when you decide to learn a new...