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.

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That 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...

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BRINGING BACK THE BIG SOUND IN JAZZ MUSIC

Mar 28, 2024, 9:42:00 AM

Besides the big sound that comes with a seven-piece that includes drums, bass, guitar, and two trumpets, Radio Sechaba a will present two vocalists, including Dyer.


THE CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 2024 IS BACK AFTER FOUR YEARS WITH A LINE-UP THAT PROMISES TO BE ONE FOR THE BOOKS

Mar 28, 2024, 10:38:01 AM

Excitement is mounting for the renowned Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), which is set to take place in May. This year’s edition of the musical gathering marks a temporary departure from its traditional March slot.


8 TRACKS: VIRAL JAZZ, FANTASY METAL AND A SPRINGTIME ROSÉWAVE JAM

Mar 27, 2024, 7:48:00 PM

What do New Jazz Underground, Black Sabbath and Remi Wolf have in common? According to NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich, they put out the best tracks of the week.


THORNTON JAZZ NIGHT GETS CROWD DANCING

Mar 28, 2024, 12:01:00 AM

Aarón Serfaty, the director of the Afro-Latin American Jazz Ensemble, urged the crowd to clap and dance to their music — an instruction they were happy to follow. (Melissa Grimaldo / Daily Trojan) It’s always a good sign when the whole room starts ...


JON BATISTE, BOYZ II MEN TO HEADLINE HAMPTON JAZZ & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Mar 21, 2024, 5:55:00 PM

The multi-Grammy-winning group Boyz II Men will perform on Saturday, June 29. The harmonizing vocal group — Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman (now, minus bass Michael McCary) — has sold more than 60 million albums since its rise to fame in the early 1990s.


BEST UK MUSIC FESTIVALS FOR 2024: FROM BRICK LANE JAZZ FESTIVAL TO FORWARDS

Mar 27, 2024, 5:14:05 PM

It’s difficult to look beyond the incessant grey that leaks from British winter into early spring, but to summon the summer spirit, we’ve rounded up the best festivals on offer across the country in 2024,


GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING JAZZ SINGER SAMARA JOY KICKS OFF 2024 SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Mar 20, 2024, 10:12:00 AM

Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance with a sold-out festival kick-off event at this year’s Savannah Music Festival.