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.

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...

Pent 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!

Jazz 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.

Black & 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Jazz Byte...

There’s such a cynicism about the phrase ‘I laughed all the way to the bank.’ It’s as though money is what you’re doing, rather than playing music. If you’re playing a money game, why not get into banking?

Artie Shaw

‘IT’S THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS’: BRINGING TORMENTED JAZZ LEGEND BILL EVANS TO LIFE | MOVIES | THE GUARDIAN

Aug 28, 2026, 7:00 AM · theguardian.com

Having directed documentaries about David Bowie, Radiohead and Joy Division, Grant Gee takes on a biopic of the turbulent and tragic American pianist

THE MOST POPULAR JAZZ MUSIC ARTISTS IN AMERICA 2026 | ENTERTAINMENT | YOUGOV RATINGS

Oct 01, 2025, 12:00 AM · yougov.com

The most popular jazz music artists in America according to YouGov Ratings. Popularity is based on millions of responses from the American public and YouGov's innovative survey methodology.

50 FAMOUS JAZZ MUSICIANS! 50 AMAZING JAZZ ARTISTS YOU MUST HEAR

Jan 20, 2025, 4:48 PM · www.learnjazzstandards.com

Discover 16 important and famous jazz musicians you may or may not have heard of before and learn why they are the best jazz artists of all time!

WHO IS THE GREATEST LIVING JAZZ MUSICIAN? - LAWYERS, GUNS & MONEY

Aug 20, 2026, 5:38 PM · www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com

Here’s a question to debate: Who is the greatest living jazz musician? I promised a post like this after Sonny Rollins died because to me at least, Rollins was clearly the greatest living jazz musician. Now, we are at a bit of a conundrum for a lot of folks on this. That’s because of the […]