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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ROCHESTER JAZZ FEST REVEALS 2023 LINEUP; TICKETS REQUIRED FOR SOME HEADLINERS
Mar 21, 2023, 5:28:00 PM
The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is charging fans for tickets to see some headliners again. The 2023 Rochester Jazz Fest will be held June 23 to July 1 in 19 different venues in downtown Rochester,
JAZZ VOCALIST MAKES HER WEST COAST DEBUT AT SF’S RED POPPY
Mar 21, 2023, 4:33:00 PM
Croatian-born jazz vocalist Astrid Kuljanic comes to SF's Red Poppy on Saturday night with her Transatlantic Exploration Company
JAZZ TROMBONIST WYCLIFFE GORDON, PERFORMING WEDNESDAY AT UD, REMAINS FOCUSED ON MUSIC, EDUCATION
Mar 20, 2023, 11:00:00 AM
Jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon will perform as part of a Cityfolk Jazznet Legacy Concert in the University of Dayton’s Sears Recital Hall in Jesse Philips Humanities Center on Wednesday, March 22.
STAX MUSIC ACADEMY CELEBRATING WOMEN JAZZ PIONEERS
Mar 21, 2023, 3:22:00 PM
The concert will be a dedication to women powerhouses who have pioneered and paved the way for many to follow.
ROCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL UNVEILS FULL MUSICAL LINEUP FOR 2023
Mar 21, 2023, 8:08:10 PM
A Rochester favorite will close out the 2023 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival with a free headlining show in the heart of downtown. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will take the Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5 at 9 p.
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES: PERFORMER LINEUPS SET FOR JAZZ IN THE PARK, ARGENTA VIBE
Mar 21, 2023, 7:27:00 AM
Little Rock's Jazz in the Park series marks its 10-year anniversary with a performance by Little Rock band SynRG, 6 p.m. April 5 in the River Market Pavilion in Little Rock.
JAZZ NEWS
Mar 18, 2023, 11:07:00 AM
As one of the leading steel pan jazz virtuosos in the world, Foster has gained global recognition via a plethora of accolades including winning both the solo and duet competitions at the World Steelband Music Festival, as well as releasing a series of ...