A few more clips from my fav jazz guitarists...

Here are a few more clips from some of my favorite jazz guitarists. I am hoping to post some album reviews, interesting jazz links and resources in the next few days, so be sure to check back...

and keep on jazzin'!




Joe Pass riffing on "All the Things You Are"... be sure to check out his "Virtuoso" albums if you have not already- absolutely INCREDIBLE!



Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grapelli's "Hot Club Quintet"- Django was one of THE early jazz guitar pioneers who paved the way for all who followed... there is a bit of commentary in the beginning, but keep listening for some great gypsy jazz! Notice Django's unusual two-finger fretting technique- apparently he was maimed in a fire as a boy and had to develop his own unique way of playing with fewer fingers- he was amazing!




Check out this great clip from Russell Malone. I saw Russell perform live the last time he was here in Philly, and had the opportunity to meet & talk with him after the show. He has played as a sideman for the likes of Diana Krall and Harry Connick, jr., among others, and plays a mean jazz guitar (in the best sense of the phrase- this guy is amazing!). Some of his stuff leans toward the avant garde, but he also has solid classic jazz chops...

Enjoy! More to come soon...

Some of my Favorite Jazz Guitar Performances

Here's one of my absolute favorite jazz guitarists- Wes Montgomery playing "Full House"- enjoy! (it always amazes me how he plays with his thumb like that- do not try this at home, people :-)



The great George Benson playing a scorching jazz guitar rendition of the Brubeck classic "Take Five"...



Chet Atkins, George Benson and Earl Klugh playing the jazz classic "Cherokee"...



The Barney Kessel Trio playing a cool rendition of "Misty"...

Herb Ellis & Barney Kessel trade some smokin' jazz licks...

More great jazz guitar to come! Stay tuned & check back often!

Peace,

J

Welcome to John's Jazz Guitar blog!

It is my hope that this bog will be a web oasis for jazz guitar fans to see and hear the best jazz guitar performances, read great jazz CD & DVD reviews, and find excellent resources.

Thanks for checking it out! Stop back often, as I am hoping to update it regularly.

Keep on jazzin'!

Peace,

John