Interviews
Sandro Albert Interview with Jazz Guitar Life
“I had a very strict practice routine in the early years, many hours trying to get better to start to make a living out of it soon…What I am doing now, when I am not […]
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Reviews
Sandro Albert: “The Color of Things” – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
Sandro Albert’s latest release The Color of Things is a marvelous fusion of Brazilian and contemporary Jazz stylings that lends itself both to the musician as well as the lay person. Filled with positive melodies and dynamic […]
Reviews
Dom Minasi: The Vampire’s Revenge – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
With the release of The Vampire’s Revenge, Dom Minasi has surpassed his previous endeavours a hundred fold and has assuredly become THE definitive voice for the new music scene. Two CD’s, ten tunes, one hundred […]
Reviews
Dave Allen: Untold Stories – Jazz Guitar Life Review
Untold Stories, the debut CD from New York Jazz Guitarist Dave Allen, showcases an exciting and unique player in the mold of Pat Metheny, Ben Monder, Jonathan Kreisberg and Adam Rogers. Monster chops, harmonic resourcefulness, […]
Reviews
Paul Bollenback: Brightness of Being – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
Paul Bollenback, one of the leading lights of contemporary Jazz Guitar today, presents a muscular performance with his latest release Brightness of Being. A sophisticated, funky and sometimes surprising, but always soulful set of tunes […]
Interviews
Nate Najar Interview with Jazz Guitar Life
Nate Najar is a wonderful working guitarist out of Florida who has re-introduced the nylon string to Jazz. In this interview he talks about his approach to this instrument as well as his musical beginnings […]
Interviews
Dave Allen Interview with Jazz Guitar Life
“Surviving in New York is difficult no matter what you do. Being an artist with an indefinite income makes it all the more difficult. The stress level is high, which can make it hard to […]
Interviews
Leni Stern Interview with Jazz Guitar Life
“In Jazz a lot of information is passed on from one person to the next. It’s very much still an oral tradition. It’s great that we have books and recordings and videos that can preserve […]
Interviews
Jonathan Kreisberg Interview With Jazz Guitar Life
Jonathan Kreisberg is a phenomenal Jazz Guitarist out of New York City who discusses his musical background, his latest recordings and his philosophy on teaching. A great read that is also entertaining. JazzGuitarLife.com Interview with […]
Interviews
Mimi Fox Interview with Jazz Guitar Life
“Actually, it wasn’t until I heard Bruce (Forman) that I was captivated by Jazz Guitar…and then when I first moved out here I had seen Bruce at a concert and that was it. I was […]