Jazz Guitar Life “sat down” with Jon Raney, the son of the great Jazz Guitarist Jimmy Raney and younger brother of the equally wonderful Jazz Guitarist Doug Raney. Jon shares wonderful and entertaining memories about Jimmy and Doug and his thoughts and recollections are quite candid when they need to be. Even though we spent over an hour and a half in conversation, there’s definitely going to be a part 2. So stay tuned for that In the meantime also encourage you to check out Jon’s website/blog for more stories, information, audio clips and transcriptions at jonraney.com. As always, I’d love t ..read more

I recently read a Pat Metheny Solo Guitar show review on the Jazz Guitar Chat Facebook group and asked the original poster – Warren Cobb – if he wouldn’t mind me adding it here. Warren graciously agreed and so here it is. His review got me all excited to see Pat’s current tour and I am hoping he gets to Montreal sooner than later. Enjoy Warren’s review! But first… ………… As a one-man operation, if you would like to support all the work I do on Jazz Guitar Life, please consider buying me a coffee or two. Your support helps me to focus on Jazz Guitar Life so that I can continue to b ..read more

Regardless if you’re a beginning student of Jazz Guitar or an established player, we all have at least five albums that we cannot be without! With that said, Jazz Guitar Life has asked Jazz Guitarist Charlie Sigler what his five would be (assuming that he knew before hand that he was going to be stuck on a desert island and that said island had electricity and a full component stereo system)  But first… ………… As a one-man operation, if you would like to support all the work I do on Jazz Guitar Life, please consider buying me a coffee or two. Your support ..read more

Jazz Guitar Life would like to thank journalist Rob Adams for contributing this article for publication. Please take a moment or two to visit him at his website https://www.robadamsjournalist.com/ or say thanks by buying him a coffee More info can be found at https://liviarecords.com/ The debut album by Irish guitarist Louis Stewart, who progressed from playing pop hits in Ireland’s dancehalls to accompanying piano greats Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans, has been remastered and reissued. Recorded in 1975 and long unavailable, the album, Louis the First is the third release from the reactivated ..read more

I first “met” Mark Kleinhaut years ago on Facebook and have enjoyed his playing ever since (you can check out two CD reviews of his at A Balance of Light and Secrets of Three). Recently he acquired a Beauty of a Guitar by Master Luthier Tom Ribbecke and was gracious enough to share it with us. So, without further adieu, enjoy this true Jazz Guitar Beauty! But first… ………… As a one-person operation, if you would like to support all the work I do on Jazz Guitar Life, please consider buying me a coffee or two. Your support helps me to focus on Jazz Guitar Life so that I can continu ..read more

Bruce Forman and Pat Bergeson are working on a very special recording and tour to celebrate Barney Kessel and Chet Atkins 100th birthdays and are asking for our help in making this wonderful project see the light of day. In this Jazz Guitar Life podcast, both Bruce and Pat share their respective tales of Barney and Chet, the relationship each has with their respective iconic instruments and they also share with us the “WHY” in relation to this special project and how we – the Jazz Guitar Community – can be of help in getting this project off the ground and into our homes. Slight disclaimer: I ..read more

Jazz Guitar Life “sat down” with the wonderful educator, composer and Jazz Guitarist Dave Stryker to talk about his latest release titled Groove Street featuring his working/recording Trio along with his old friend sax legend Bob Mintzer. Suffice it to say we talk about the new recording, the recording process, the gear used, his long standing association with Bob Minzter and why it’s so important to become a leader when building your career both in the studio and on the bandstand. Plus much more! Oh…you can check out my review here It’s an insighful, informative and entertaining interview th ..read more

ed. note: I mistakenly called this podcast, episode 18. It is in fact episode 19. I first became aware of writer, producer and author Bill Milkowski back in the mid to late 70’s, when, as a young up-and-coming rock guitar player, I started buying Guitar Player Magazine. As my pursuit shifted to Jazz Guitar, Bill’s writing was right there with me in such publications as Downbeat, Jazz Times, Guitar World and other top-shelf publications. Not to mention countless album liner notes. Suffice it to say, his writing is just as impactful today as it was when I was 17. In this podcast, Bill and I talk ..read more

Back in April of 2021, before there was a podcast component to Jazz Guitar Life, I “sat” down with John Pizzarelli during the hight of the Pandemic to talk about his latest album at that time, Better Days Ahead: Solo Guitar Takes on Pat Metheny. John talked about the album, the making of the album, his relationship with Pat, his father and mother and much more. He also demonstrated certain ideas that he was working out on his guitar, which of course, you couldn’t “hear” in the original print form, which you can read here along with the JGL review which you can check out here! It’s a fun, insig ..read more

I recently noticed a post on Facebook by Virginia Jazz Guitarist Russ Hanchin welcoming his latest acquisition – a gorgeous 1963 Gibson L-7 – into his life. I immediately reached out to Russ and asked if he would share his beauty on Jazz Guitar Life, which he graciously agreed to. He also created a quick video for JGL which showcases the visual and aural beauty of this guitar. Thank you Russ! Enjoy But first… ………… As a one-person operation, if you would like to support all the work I do on Jazz Guitar Life, please consider buying me a coffee or two. Your support helps me to foc ..read more