Jazz & Guitar Articles
Girl from Ipanema
Jan 8, 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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Jazz Byte...
You can play a shoestring if you’re sincere.
2024 JAZZ FEST LIVE UPDATES: SEE SCHEDULE, FOOD OPTIONS, WHERE TO FIND SHADE AND MORE
Apr 26, 2024, 3:35:00 PM
From food to parking to the schedule cube, here's everything you need to know as we hang at the Fair Grounds today.
FOSTERING SEATTLE’S JAZZ SCENE TAKES A DEDICATED COMMUNITY
Apr 26, 2024, 12:27:00 PM
The soul of a city or community is very much reflected in the arts,” says Seattle guitarist and composer Carlos Snaider.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS WORKS WITH NONPROFIT TO BRING IN JAZZ MUSICIANS
Apr 26, 2024, 11:20:00 AM
The big picture: Rapidly expanding NWA has a growing appetite for jazz, Robert Ginsburg, founder of the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society, told Axios. And more opportunities for school-aged pupils to become music students in college is helping build a pipeline of musicians.
THE ROLLING STONES SET TO PLAY NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FEST 2024, OPENING THURSDAY
Apr 25, 2024, 8:14:00 PM
It looks like the third time will be the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares for The Rolling Stones
SAX PLAYER BONEY JAMES TO BRING JAZZ-FLAVORED R&B TO SOUTHERN THEATRE ON AUG. 2
Apr 26, 2024, 3:08:18 PM
Boney James, whose moniker came from joking bandmates, has performed in Columbus several times - and is set to do so again.
JOHN WILLIAMS, THE MINCING RASCALS LIVE AT WINTER’S JAZZ CLUB
Apr 26, 2024, 1:59:00 PM
Join John Williams and the cast of The Mincing Rascals at Winter’s Jazz Club (465 N. McClurg Ct.) on Tuesday, June 12 for a live taping of the podcast – plus Robert’s Pizza and
EXPERIENCE ALL THAT JAZZ WITH TOSAC'S RENDITION OF CHICAGO
Apr 26, 2024, 12:00:00 AM
“We are more focused on the artistic side.” Helping make this musical saucy and artistic are Assistant Director Kimsey Hodge, Technical Assistant Director Cherokee Godwin, Music Director and Sound Operator Dr. Erikka Edwards, Producer Pat ...