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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Jazz Byte...
Tastes are created by the business interests. How else can you explain the popularity of Al Hirt?
TYREEK MCDOLE AND MILENA CASADO ON FINDING THEIR CALLING IN JAZZ
Feb 26, 2026, 10:08 PM · www.npr.org
Tyreek McDole and Milena Casado had no obvious paths to jazz. They each found one anyway, to the benefit of music fans.
THERE CAN NEVER BE ENOUGH KENNY WHEELER MUSIC - JAZZTIMES
Feb 27, 2026, 7:35 PM · www.jazztimes.com
A void was left with the departure of the great Kenny Wheeler (1930-2014), who gave voice, on trumpet and flugelhorn, to a body of original … Read More "There Can Never Be Enough Kenny Wheeler Music"
TOMEKA REID: DANCE! SKIP! HOP! REVIEW – AN EARLY CONTENDER FOR JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR | JAZZ | THE GUARDIAN
Feb 27, 2026, 8:30 AM · www.theguardian.com
The cellist reunites with guitarist Mary Halvorson, bassist Jason Roebke and drummer Tomas Fujiwara for five stunning tracks that are boundary-pushing yet populist
FROM AUSTIN TO THE NATIONAL STAGE: HUSTON-TILLOTSON JAZZ ORCHESTRA MAKES ITS MARK - KUTX
Feb 26, 2026, 6:32 PM · kutx.org
Formed in 2022, Huston-Tillotson's Jazz Orchestra is already winning awards
DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL NAMES SAXOPHONE GREAT 2026 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
Feb 25, 2026, 11:08 AM · www.freep.com
Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano is named the 2026 Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence, bringing acclaimed musicians along for the ride.
MEET THE 2026 LIONEL HAMPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL PERFORMERS – THE ARGONAUT
Feb 27, 2026, 2:35 PM · www.uiargonaut.com
The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is right around the corner, happening on April 22-25 at the ICCU Arena. This long-awaited annual festival is one of the biggest events that the University of Idaho hosts, with many talented artists performing. For tickets and schedule information, visit ...
ROOTS MUSIC PROJECT MODERN JAZZ AND SOUL FEST RETURNS APRIL 17-18 IN BOULDER
Feb 27, 2026, 5:24 PM · www.timescall.com
Roots Music Project will host its 2nd annual Modern Jazz and Soul Fest April 17-18 in Boulder. The all-ages event features 10 acts. Tickets are $40.84 per day, including fees.