Jazz Guitar Today would like to wish John McLaughlin a very Happy Birthday (January 4)! In this tribute, guitarists offer some of their thoughts. John McLaughlin...
In this Jazz Guitar Today interview, JGT contributor Joe Barth talks to Sweden’s Hans Olding. Above photo: Nadja Karlsson Studying classical piano at age six, Hans...
JGT contributor Joe Barth talks to Denmark’s Soren Lee about his career as a jazz guitarist. Soren Lee was born in January 1966 in Copenhagen, Denmark,...
JGT contributor Joe Barth talks to guitarist Royce Campbell about his playing and his incredible career. Royce Campbell was born in Indiana but grew up around...
Many jazz students resort to book learning first, as if all they need is to find the right book and then they’ll know what to do, but that’s...
JGT contributor Joe Barth talks to Southern California area guitarist Doug MacDonald about his new album project, “I’ll See You In My Dreams”. One of the...
Guitarist Jim Witzel’s second album, FEELIN’ IT, puts his own spin on those great recordings of the 50s and 60s including four standards. FEELIN’ IT is a showcase...
In this video, guitarist Tim Fitzgerald shows how Wes Montgomery riffs on variations from a single idea. Tim Fitzgerald’s 625 Alive book transcribes exactly what Wes...
Jazz Guitar Today would like to wish Pat a Happy Birthday (August 12)! A number of the leading jazz guitarists share memories. Pat Metheny is one...
Norwegian jazz guitarist Staffan William-Olsson shares his appreciation of Frank Zappa, his bands and his music. Above photo from the album: GO APE! THE LEGENDARY STOCKHOLM...
Chicago-based guitarist Steve Knight’s debut album, PERSISTENCE, a trio recording featuring seven of his originals as well as several compositions by other artists. PERSISTENCE releases August 12,...
Jazz Guitar Today guest contributor Joe Barth takes a look at the jazz guitar scene in Atlanta, Georgia. Taking the family to experience the great outdoors...
The iconic Yes guitarist Steve Howe talks to Jazz Guitar Today about his many jazz influences – and about what he is currently up to today....
Albare has just released his new album, Freedom – featuring trumpeter and jazz legend, Randy Brecker. Born in Israel, growing up in France and the United...
JGT guest contributor Joe Barth interviews the Philadelphia based jazz guitarist and educator, Chuck Anderson. JB: How old were you when you started to play jazz guitar...