From @jazzguitartoday - JGT contributor Jonathan Ross sits down with jazz guitarist and ethnomusicologist Colter Harper to discuss his new book about Pittsburgh’s Hill District. Pittsburgh is a city rich with Jazz history. Nestled at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers, it has produced some of the biggest names in Jazz, including George Benson, Stanley […] The post New Book From Colter Harper, “Jazz in the Hill: Nightlife and Narratives of a Pittsburgh Neighborhood” appeared first on Jazz Guitar Today ..read more

From @jazzguitartoday - Joe Barth talks to LA guitarist Sid Jacobs and London guitarist Tom Remon while they are on tour of “one-nighters” around Great Britain. Traveling by train, they are having a great time performing these gigs.  I caught up with them to ask how things were going. JB:  Sid from Los Angeles, and Tom from London, how did […] The post Jacobs-Remon Guitar Duo On Tour in England appeared first on Jazz Guitar Today ..read more

From @jazzguitartoday - JGT contributor Joe Barth talks to nylon string guitarist Benji Kaplan about his new album, “Untold Stories”. Above photo credit: Cynthia Delconte “A guitar player with impeccable technique and fluency.” This is how Jazz Times magazine describes Benji Kaplan. New Yorker, Benji Kaplan, is an accomplished guitarist, vocalist as well as a painter.  I recently spoke to him […] The post New Album From Nylon String Guitarist Benji Kaplan appeared first on Jazz Guitar Today ..read more

From @jazzguitartoday - Rob Luft is a 29-year-old guitarist from London who is quickly making a name for himself on the global jazz scene.   Above Photo: John Surman, Thomas Stronen, Rob Luft, Rob Waring © Erik Fuglseth / ECM Records Along with some highly acclaimed albums he has made as a leader, he has also recorded some much-admired […] The post English Guitarist Rob Luft Releases Album with Saxophonist John Surman appeared first on Jazz Guitar Today ..read more

From @jazzguitartoday - ? CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE to JAZZ GUITAR TODAY YOUTUBE  Tons of great interviews and studies… Subscribe, watch, learn, and be informed on the latest in contemporary improvisational music language and the artists who are leading us all …  In this JGT video lesson, Davy Mooney dissects various versions of Gershwin’s “Our Love is Here to […] The post New JGT Lesson: Dissecting Versions of Gershwin’s “Our Love Is Here To Stay” appeared first on Jazz Guitar Today ..read more

From @jazzguitartoday - The legendary guitarist has worked with Barbra Streisand, George Benson, Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Toni Braxton, Natalie Cole, The Crusaders, Rickie Lee Jones, Aretha Franklin, and Michael McDonald, among hundreds of others. Fans of guitarist Michael O’Neill know him best for his more than 25-year stint with guitarist George Benson. He is also known for being one of […] The post Studio Guitar Legend/Film Composer Michael O’ Neill To Release New Recording “Arrival” appeared first on Jazz Guitar Today ..read more

From @jazzguitartoday - Tom Maor’s “Dunes” showcases a blend of jazz, world music, and post-rock, and draws influence from other genres – with guitarist Michael Kalisky Schutz. Dunes is a culmination of Tom’s experiences and inspirations from a life-changing journey he took through Asia, as well as a collection of stories and melodies inspired by significant moments in […] The post Drummer/Composer Tom Maor Debut Recording appeared first on Jazz Guitar Today ..read more

From @jazzguitartoday - A “Who’s Who” in the present jazz-rock/fusion scene is the lineup for electric guitarist Gerald Gradwohl’s new album “…Or What?” Gerald has worked with Kirk Covington since 2002, when they recorded the album “ABQ” with Bob Berg, and Gary Willis, making big waves in the fusion scene. The idea to make a mutual album with […] The post Austrian Jazz/Fusion Guitarist Gerald Gradwohl To Release New Album  appeared first on Jazz Guitar Today ..read more

From @jazzguitartoday - World Traveler, the new album from guitarist and composer Aleksi Glick, straddles several genres with his dynamic trio while remaining true to his distinct musical voice and vision. Glick shows his depth as a guitarist, equally adept at delivering subtle melodies and blistering solos. His strength as a composer lies in his ability to create […] The post New Album From Guitarist Aleksi Glick, World Traveler appeared first on Jazz Guitar Today ..read more

From @jazzguitartoday - Exclusive JGT Interview: Jazz guitarist Barry Wahrhaftig talks to gypsy jazz guitar virtuoso Joscho Stephan. Above photo credit: Manfred Pollert Gypsy Jazz guitarist Joscho Stephan must be heard to be believed, and that’s not an overstatement!  Joscho Stephan’s debut CD “Swinging Strings,” (recorded at age 19), was Guitar Player Magazine’s ‘CD Of The Month’ in 2004. […] The post Prometheus Unchained, Gypsy Jazz Guitar Virtuoso Joscho Stephan          appeared first on Jazz Guitar Today ..read more