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...
Man, if you have to ask what it is, you’ll never know.
UNC-GREELEY JAZZ FESTIVAL A CULMINATION OF THE STUDENT-DRIVEN ATMOSPHERE IN JAZZ PROGRAMS
Apr 19, 2024, 2:16:00 AM
Everything that the Compass Jazz Orchestra is playing has been made by students in the jazz department,” Bernot said. “So it kind of ties everything together and showcases everyone.”
CARNEGIE HALL ANNOUNCES TEEN MUSICIANS FROM ACROSS US SELECTED FOR NYO JAZZ 2024
Apr 19, 2024, 11:10:00 AM
Carnegie Hall has announced the names of 22 extraordinary young musicians chosen from across the country for NYO Jazz, an intensive summer program that nurtures and showcases the talents of exceptional young American jazz instrumentalists (ages 16–19).
JAZZARTS CHARLOTTE CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF JAZZ EDUCATION AND LIVE MUSIC IN CHARLOTTE
Apr 18, 2024, 3:25:00 PM
JazzArts Charlotte, a nonprofit organization centered on providing jazz education and live performances, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with its signature concert series, the JAZZ ROOM, which features internationally-acclaimed jazz musicians from across the globe.
A RUSSELL BATISTE TRIBUTE, CHAZFEST, ADAM ANT AND JAZZ FEST EVE: THE WEEK IN LIVE MUSIC
Apr 18, 2024, 11:29:00 AM
Nolatet, an avant-jazz quartet featuring drummer Johnny Vidacovich, bassist James Singleton, vibraphonist Mike Dillon and pianist Brian Haas, is at Snug Harbor at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ($30).
MUSIC REVIEW: JAZZ PIANIST FRED HERSCH CREATES SUBDUED, LOVELY COLORS ON 'SILENT, LISTENING'
Apr 15, 2024, 4:38:00 PM
Jazz pianist Fred Hersch fully embraces the freedom that comes with improvisation on his new solo album “Silent, Listening.”
KOKOMO HIGH GATSBY PARTY FEATURES VINTAGE CARS, LIVE JAZZ MUSIC
Apr 17, 2024, 7:00:00 AM
They’re about four chapters in, which is when the lavish parties thrown by Jay Gatsby are first mentioned. “This is kind of fresh in the memory,” said Aaron Blessing, who teaches the class. Blessing,
JAZZ GUEST ARTISTS FEATURED ON CAMBRIDGE SPRING JAZZ CONCERT
Apr 17, 2024, 2:35:00 PM
The Cambridge High School and Nikolay Middle School Jazz Ensembles will be performing a Spring Jazz Concert on Sunday, April 21 at 3 p.m. in the Cambridge High School Small