With so many jazz guitar songs out there, knowing which ones to learn first may seem somewhat daunting. Here we’ve selected ten great jazz tunes that cover a broad range of tempos and styles, as well as suggesting some recommended listening for each. Picked for a range of abilities, we started off with some classic, …
They might be best know to the casual listener for their jazz-rock hit ‘Birdland‘, but in this article we’re going to dive deeper into perhaps the most influential jazz fusion band of all time: Weather Report. Co-founded by keyboardist Joe Zawinul and saxophonist player Wayne Shorter, the Weather Report band was pioneering in its scintillating …
Virtuoso clarinet player Benny Goodman, known as the ‘King of Swing’, is regarded as one of the most important musicians in the history of jazz. As well as being an extraordinarily gifted performer, his work as a bandleader would launch the careers of countless jazz greats and leave a lasting impact on music in the 20th …
With his inflated cheeks and bent horn, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie’s pivotal role in the invention of bebop and the composing of some of the best jazz songs of all time makes his name synonymous with the form. And, like many of the truly great musicians, his influence was not just felt in one specific style …
They may have been a relative latecomer to the scene, but Ibanez guitars have forged a reputation amongst musicians as a serious choice of instrument, not least when setting up to play jazz. In this article we take a brief look at the history of this iconic guitar brand and pick out four of their …
Unquestionably one of the most famous jazz guitarists in history, Pat Metheny’s discography is vast and, for this article, we’ve taken on the challenge to pick 10 of his best albums for you to check out. Pat Metheny has recorded dozens of records – and counting! Some are under his own name, others with the …
Whether you’re a new player or lifelong veteran, the best guitar brands around the world provide that extra piece of magic that brings everything together. From delicate acoustic guitars to in-your-face electric instruments, we’ve rounded up our pick of the 15 best guitar brands you can find, including those championed by Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, …
Blues music, and in particular the blues guitarists who are usually it’s stars, has influenced modern music more than perhaps any other genre in history. From the early 12-bar blues songs which paved the way for the various styles of jazz, to the early blues guitar legends who inspired future generations of soul, R&B and …