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Jeff Barone is a wonderful New York Jazz Guitar player who has a killer swing and an adventurous spirit. In this interview, Jeff shares with us his insights into being a professional player/performer, his association with Jazz Guitar legend Jack Wilkins, and how he divides his love between Jazz and Classical. A great read [...]

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John Acer is a local Montreal Jazz/Fusion/Rock/Funk Guitar Player who, at the young age of 47, rebooted his Guitar career to be the main focus in his life. In this interview, John talks about his early influences, why he loves the Jam scene, his new CD and his work with the Ultimate Drum Camp. An [...]

Andreas Varady Interview With Jazz Guitar Life

Chances are, if you are a player, student, or fan of Jazz Guitar, you have seen and heard about the young phenomenon Andreas Varady. He’s not only become an Internet sensation thanks to his many videos on youtube playing with the likes of Martin Taylor and his own group, but he’s also become a touring [...]

Dan Adler Interview With Jazz Guitar Life

Dan Adler is a wonderful New York based Jazz Guitar player who successfully balances a hectic day job alongside performing and recording situations. He’s recently recorded his second CD as leader with the awesome organist Joey DeFrancesco along for the ride. In this interview, Dan shares with us his ability to juggle two careers, his [...]

Michael Gauthier Interview With Jazz Guitar Life

Michael Gauthier is a popular Montreal Jazz Guitarist and Educator who has been making a living with guitar in hand since the early seventies. In this interview, Micheal discusses the music business, past and present, his career as both a performer and teacher, and his take on why Jazz Guitar legend Kenny Burrell wouldn’t give [...]

Mick Goodrick Interview With Jazz Guitar Life

The name Mick Goodrick should be one that every aspiring jazz guitarist should know instinctively. In this interview with Jazz Guitar Life, Mick talks about his recent CD with Jazz Guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel, his role as an educator to some of the biggest names in contemporary Jazz Guitar and how he plans on busking during [...]

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