So what are Jazz Chords? First, let’s start with what they are not… Jazz chords are not open chords, barre chords or power chords. The characteristics...
Check out this unboxing, setup and review of the RockBoard by Warwick 2.1 Duo & Tres 3.1. Pedalboards. Watch as bassist Steve Rosati loads the RockBoard...
I am planning an article on jazz players who use flattops for recording and live performances. Can you suggest some jazz players using flattops? As always,...
Jazz Guitar Today takes a more in-depth look at Chieli Minucci with an exclusive interview. JGT: You have had an amazing career – contemporary jazz vs...
A couple of years back I heard Martin Taylor at a NAMM booth jamming with Andreas Oberg. They were “tearing it up” – Bob Bakert, Jazz...
Martin Taylor has participated in a number of incredible and unique collaborations over the years, including playing with the legendary Joe Pass (above). We looked back...
Classic Fender sound meets unique visual style in the Sixty-Six, which makes a bold statement with its down-sized Jazz Bass® body. The flexible HSS pickup configuration...
Chuck Anderson provides career tips for guitarists. So, can you make a living with the guitar? Well, after 55 years of working exclusively in the guitar...
For both guitar and bass players, the name ‘Sadowsky’ has always conjured up an image of quality and innovation. So when Jazz Guitar Today was scheduling...
Sean McGowan is an award-winning guitarist who combines many diverse musical influences with unconventional techniques to create a broad palette of textures within his compositions and...
Currently celebrating its twentieth year, the College of Arts & Media (CAM) at University of Colorado Denver houses the MEIS department. It’s a vibrant program that...
Session guitar players are always in demand. So, what are the qualifications for this work? There is a surprisingly wide variety needed in the session world. ...
Comping is short for accompaniment. When you play behind a soloist, whether he or she is playing the melody or an improvised solo, you are comping....
Dinner at the Pasta Amici in LA from ’83. Photo by Jimmy Bruno. From the left to right – Tommy Tedesco, Jack Ranelli, unknown (sorry), Charlie Chiarenza...
Jazz Guitar Today adds the renowned jazz virtuoso to our list of contributors… welcome Jimmy Bruno! Jimmy Bruno is a master jazz guitarist and jazz educator....