In France in the early-'30s there was a young gypsy guitarist who had burnt two fingers of his fretting hand to the state of useless (?) appendages, in a caravan fire; Django Reinhardt. Possibly still ...

Prior to the advent of electrical amplification, the role of the guitar in jazz was strictly that of a chorded rhythm instrument, chugging along with the bass and drums and helping to propel whatever ...

Unlike the structured precision of a piano-driven quartet, saxophone-guitar albums thrive on spontaneity. Imagine a smoky jazz club where the deep, soulful wail of a saxophone weaves effortlessly with ...

The instrument hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, but the best guitarists have taken up the challenge of finding their own way. Fourteen musicians and writers share their favorites. Credit..

Smooth Guitar Jazz brings authentic vibes to your productions. Five extensive construction kits put a lead guitar firmly in the spotlight. Expertly played, the guitar delivers expressive and ...