Whilst the genre may have been popularised by guitarists and singers, blues piano players made a large impact on the sound and style of the blues in the 20th Century. And, as the precursor to jazz, rock & roll and a whole other range of popular music today, listening to their records is not just …
If blues music laid the foundations for jazz as we know it today, it makes sense that those early saxophone players influenced those instrumentalists who came after. We’ve already shared our pick of the best jazz saxophonists of all time, so in this guide we’ve turned our attention to the blues. Namely, 10 famous blues …
Even the most famous blues drummers in history risk being overshadowed by the star soloists of the day. We’ve already covered those iconic blues singers and legendary guitarists in detail, so in this article turns the attention to their lesser-known but equally important bandmates on the drums… Despite the rhythm section being an integral part …
With so many sub-styles and more than 100 years of music history, the question of the best blues album of all time is not necessarily easy, but one we’re going to take you through in this article! The blues is a rich and varied genre, which is hardly surprising given how long the genre has …
The most famous blues musicians in history have not only developed and refined a style loved by many around the world, they’re also responsible for the evolution of other genres such as jazz, soul, R&B and many more. In this article, we’ve picked 11 of the best blues musicians of all time, from a range …
Tuning your guitar is an essential first step to sounding great! As a jazz player, you’re sure to have a good ear so you may think a tuner isn’t necessary, but to make sure your guitar strings are in perfect tune, you will need a device such as a clip on guitar tuner. In this …
Tom Waits has had a broad and eclectic career, varying across multiple genres in a way that is hard to define. But Waits got his start as a jazz singer and pianist. In this article, we’ll discuss six essential Tom Waits albums, starting with his early years. Tom Waits, born 1949, is an American songwriter, …
In this article, we shine a spotlight on the Dorian scale, a minor mode that was common in jazz music during the 1950s 1960s. This is part of our series on the different scales and modes used in jazz. The Dorian scale is one of the most common and easily recognisable modes in jazz. You …
Although guitar solos are prominent in jazz music, they have also featured in some of the biggest pop songs in history. To celebrate this, we’ve picked ten of the most famous pop guitar solos of all time. Pop music originated in the 1950s, a style of music heavily influenced by blues, soul and gospel. As …
Join us as we take a look at some of the best recording studios in London, including the iconic Abbey Road, a completely solar panelled studio and many more… The ten London studios on this list span the entire city and all offer great facilities, knowledgeable studio engineers and fantastic spaces for recording your single, …