“I don’t really think in terms of chords, scales and theory when improvising (unless I don’t know the tune well). I am just trying to hear melodies in my head and play them as I […]
“Having a life in music has led me to meet incredible people who are talented and passionate about what they do. Making music and improvising with these people has transformed my life.” Colin Oxley I […]
My first ever introduction to Big Band music was when I was around eleven years of age. My mom had a copy of Sinatra at the Sands featuring Frank and the Count Basie Band under […]
“I must admit that I do miss the “in the moment” experience of playing music “live” — interacting with a good rhythm section and the exchange of energy, the action and reaction, between musicians and […]
A recent article posted in the Facebook group Jazz Guitar Confidential posed the question “Do You Need a Jazz Guitar to Play Jazz Music?” Benedetto President and a truly wonderful Jazz Guitarist in his own […]
Hello JGL readers. I came across this video on YouTube of the great Jazz Guitarist Mimi Fox playing an acoustic solo version of “Stella By Starlight” and “Willow Weep For Me” in her amazing chord/melody […]
Hello all. If you are not aware of Jazz Guitarist Greg Amirault, check out his recent YouTube video “My One and Only Love” below and this interview that he did with Jazz Guitar Life a […]
“Jazz, as any music, is a performing art. There are certain aspect of jazz knowledge and data that can be taught: history, theory, basic execution. But, there are also elements that cannot be easily transferred, […]
The loss of loved ones affects us all differently and each response to their passing is as unique as we are. For Jazz Guitarist/Vocalist John Pizzarelli his solace was found in the early morning hours, […]
“So I had Pat’s music and it was really deep and I thought this is something that I figured I would never do! But I loved this music so I began to pick the tunes […]
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