Reviews

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, […]

From a long line of Philly guitarists including such luminaries as Pat Martino, Dennis Sandole, Kevin Eubanks and Marty Grosz, comes Larry Tamanini, keeping the spirit of Philly Jazz Guitar very much alive. His latest […]

I first came across the music and impressive playing of Montreal Jazz Guitarist Carlos Jiménez when I reviewed the duo album Voices featuring both Jiménez and another great Montreal guitar player Michel Heroux a few […]

Every time Jazz Guitarist Dave Stryker comes out with a new CD it’s like visiting with an old friend that you haven’t seen in a while. The sound and feel are comforting and familiar but […]

Nelson Riveros latest CD – The Latin Side of Wes Montgomery – not only pays tribute to the late, great Jazz Guitarist but also to the music of Riveros’ cultural roots in a celebration that […]

Just when you think you know someone she does a 180 and your world is forever changed! Okay, that might be a touch dramatic but Mimi Fox, the superb electric Jazz Guitarist from San Francisco […]

The guitar duo in Jazz has been a tried and true format since the early days of Dick McDonough & Carl Kress. Over the years there have been some very exciting pairings such as George Barnes/Carl […]

You may know Jazz Drummer Karl Latham and wondering why he’s on Jazz Guitar Life? Well it’s simply because on Karl’s latest CD Living Standards, the guitar player featured is none other than the inimitable […]

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 […]

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 […]