Reviews
Jeff Barone: Open Up – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
This is my second time reviewing a CD for New York based Jazz Guitarist Jeff Barone and I gotta say, as much as I really liked his first CD, this new one definitely kicks ass […]
Articles by Lyle Robinson
Interviews
Royce Campbell Interview with Jazz Guitar Life
“I never practised scales. I just worked on playing songs and improvising over the chords.” Royce Campbell Royce is a wonderful Jazz Guitarist who has played with a slew of top-shelf entertainers including Henry Mancini […]
Interviews
Jimmy Bruno Interview with Jazz Guitar Life
” I would hope that anyone interested in my work as a player or an educator realizes that this is my own personal vision of how I interpret jazz. I can only teach or coach someone […]
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Warren Greig: Warren Greig Trio – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
With the release of his debut CD, the “Warren Greig Trio”, Toronto jazz guitarist Warren Greig steps out from the shadows of sideman and into the spotlight as leader. It is a role that appears […]
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Sheryl Bailey 3: Bull’s Eye! – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
The latest release, Bull’s Eye!, by Sheryl Bailey and the Sheryl Bailey 3 is a testament to the passion, discipline, and work ethic that can be found only in the top tier of professional musicians. To […]
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The John Hart Trio: Indivisible – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
The latest CD by guitarist John Hart and The John Hart Trio, Indivisible, is an explorative journey into the art of the trio. As such, the title is quite apropos as Hart describes it as “…the […]
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Royce Campbell: Six by Six: A Jazz Guitar Celebration – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
It’s taken over ten years to reach North American shores but Royce Campbell’s superb Six by Six: A Jazz Guitar Celebration has finally come home, and in a big way, having reached number 5 on the national […]
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Joshua Breakstone : Memoire – The French Sessions Vol. 2 – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
The release of his latest CD Memoire – The French Sessions, vol. 2 finds Joshua Breakstone in top form as he revisits the “French Sessions”* with a set of eight tunes (four originals and four standards) that pays […]
Interviews
Mike Rud Interview with Jazz Guitar Life
“Make sure you enjoy the opportunities of playing as they come up, and don’t ruin the performances by racking yourself with worry. I’ve had many really cool playing situations where I got to play with […]
Interviews
Dom Minasi Interview with Jazz Guitar Life
“Yes, I think the label is confining, especially when radio supervisors refuse to listen to something with my name attached to it. They assume it will be too far out. First and foremost I consider […]