Jazz & Guitar Articles
Girl from Ipanema
Jan 08, 2022
The Girl from Ipanema is a Brazilian bossa nova and jazz song. This is performed and recorded be me.
Read MoreThat New Guitar Smell
Dec 24, 2021
There is something about the smell of a new guitar. It’s like a new car only better. And when you get that new guitar, you need to show it off with a fresh recording of a song you always wanted to play. This is one of those times...
Read MorePent Up House
Jan 31, 2016
Quite some time ago I recorded this in a studio. I am bringing it back to life on here with simple some graphics. I hope you enjoy it!
Read MoreJazz Guitar Book Recommendations
Jan 31, 2016
I've wasted a lot of money over the years buying books that did nothing for my playing. I started this article to bring you the books that have actually changed my playing for the better. I would highly recommend each and every one of them.
Read MoreBlack & Blue - An Original
Jan 23, 2016
Some time ago I recorded a little number and posted it on You Tube just to see if I could. So I figured I also make it available here as well.
Read MoreThe Art of Playing Jazz Guitar - A True Preparation Primer Part 2
Jan 23, 2016
In part 1; we discussed various metronome techniques to advance our awareness, concentration, feeling, and broaden our minds while practicing. This article will go into what we should be practicing and, more importantly, thinking when using those techniques.
Read MoreThe Art of Playing Jazz Guitar - A True Preparation Primer Part 1
Jan 23, 2016
I’m not going to kid you; playing Jazz Guitar is extremely difficult at best and almost downright impossible at worst.
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If they act to hip, you know they can’t play shit!
RISING JAZZ STAR, GRAMMY NOMINEE LAKECIA BENJAMIN TO PLAY CHRISTMAS CONCERT IN METRO DETROIT
Dec 21, 2024, 11:07 AM
One of the hottest rising stars in jazz will perform in metro Detroit this weekend. Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin is riding high after receiving her fourth and fifth Grammy nominations last month,
COOL JAZZ ON A COLD NIGHT
Dec 21, 2024, 7:15 AM
The snow falling outside in more than a flurry Thursday night was matched note for flake and then some by the music cascading from West Shore Community
CINCINNATI WINE AND JAZZ BAR EXPANDING WITH COLUMBUS LOUNGE
Dec 20, 2024, 5:30 PM
A Cincinnati jazz and wine bar is readying to expand with a central Ohio location. Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge is planning to open new locations in Atlanta and Columbus, founder and owner Tammie Scott announced earlier this month.
KENNEDY CENTER HONOREE ARTURO SANDOVAL ON DEFECTING FROM CUBA AND HOW JAZZ MUSIC SAVED HIS LIFE
Dec 13, 2024, 5:59 PM
Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval credits jazz for helping him to pursue his dreams in the U.S. after defecting from Cuba.
JAZZ SINGER DIANNE REEVES TALKS MUSICAL INFLUENCES, FINDING HER VOICE AND UPCOMING CHARLOTTE SHOW
Dec 17, 2024, 2:11 PM
Few artists are more synonymous with a Jazz holiday celebration than Dianne Reeves. Renowned for her vocal style and storytelling ability, Reeves is set to perform at Knight Theatre in Charlotte on Dec. 18 alongside the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
MUSICIANS OF MENDOZA HOFF REVELS LOVE THE WEIRD PARTS OF JAZZ AND ROCK
Dec 18, 2024, 4:00 PM
“We’ve both obviously always had a foot in the rock world and in the jazz world,” says bassist Devra Hoff of herself and her longtime friend, bassist-guitarist Ava Mendoza. “But what I think is most important that we share as friends and as musicians is those feet are in the weird part of those worlds.”
STUDENT JAZZ ENSEMBLE TREATS LEE ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS TO CONCERT
Dec 18, 2024, 10:47 PM
Members of the Mattanawcook Academy jazz ensemble took their talents on the road Wednesday, performing for residents at Care Ridge Estates in Lee.