Having followed the musical careers of both Royce Campbell and Chris Whiteman for more than a few years, I was quite excited to find out that they had recently – in 2020 – collaborated on […]
Emergence, the latest – and fifth CD – from New York City Jazz Guitarist Larry Corban, is a hardcore, no-holds-barred collection of eight rousing tunes that showcase not only Corban’s fearless improvisational excursions, but those […]
If you like your Jazz/Blues greasy with a side of Wes, Burrell and a smattering of Jim Hall, then check out New Jersey’s own Jim Josselyn and his latest release to date, Blues From The […]
Jazz Guitar Life would like to thank Philly Jazz Guitarist Larry Tamanini for his thoughtful contribution/review and time. ………… As a one-man operation, if you would like to support all the work I do on Jazz […]
“It was the perfect transition. I got into Chick Corea Electric Band, Allan Holdsworth, Scott Henderson and Tribal Tech, Mike Stern, John Scofield, Pat Metheny to name a few. This was obviously before Internet so […]
“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 […]
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