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,
I talk with Jason Lollar of Lollar Pickups, where I get to ask the questions many on the forums have been discussing… A while back I was...
If you’ve never been to a jam session before, it can be a nerve-wrecking experience. These feelings can be compounded by Jazz lore (with stories of...
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Jackson Evans ‘breaking-in’ a new Benedetto at Cotton and Rye in Savannah. Jazz guitar enthusiast and avid guitar collector Dick Hall allows Jackson Evans to ‘break-in’...
Corey Christiansen is recognized as one of the preeminent jazz guitarists in the world. Intro by Bob Bakert, editor – I first became aware of Corey Christiansen...
There has been a lot of discussion lately about “what guitars are best for Jazz”? In previous Jazz Guitar Today articles we make the case that it...
I am sitting with my guitar going over tunes for an important gig tomorrow night. I have selected a variety of tunes mostly from the late...
How to Get a Gig – Making that Jump to Being a Full Time Performing Musician I live in ‘Hot ‘Lanta’ where we are very fortunate...
Jazz Guitar Today: Welcome to “Beyond the Frets” – a monthly column dedicated to the real-life challenges and triumphs of being a professional guitarist in...
There seems to be a lot of talk on the internet about ‘guitar strings’ these days… …gauges, alloys, feel, tone, manufacturers, etc. For example, I’ve read...
After years of collaboration with one of today’s most respected guitarists, Fender has introduced the Eric Johnson Signature Stratocaster Thinline. With a new and unique design,this...
A Video Review of the Henriksen JazzAmp TEN Combo Amplifier… Jazz Guitar Today contributor and fingerstyle jazz guitarist Sean McGowan demonstrates the flexibility and rich tones...
For several years now, Henriksen Amplifiers has set a modern standard for jazz guitar amplification… …with its immensely popular “Jazz Amp” series, notably in 10” and...
Jazz Guitar Today reached out to Phil Bradbury of Little Walter Tube Amps to discuss the origins of his new “Andy Reiss Signature Jazz 50” amplifier....
Frank Vignola Shares – Introduction to Chord Melody Step 2… Second part of the Chord Melody Lesson – from Frank Vignola, one of the world’s great players,...