Author Archive for Lyle Robinson
Lyle Robinson is the owner/creator/editor of Jazz Guitar Life, a popular web based publication focusing on the Jazz Guitar Community and related news.
Mimi Fox – Live At Silo’s!
When I saw the image below, taken by Jazz Guitarist and Photographer Mike Oria, I immediately asked him if he would give me permission to post it on the Jazz Guitar Life blog, he thankfully agreed and, well, here it is! The photo reminded me of the time, a few years back, when I had [...]
Scott Henderson Like You’ve Never Seen Or Heard Him Before!
Jazz/Blues/Fusion Guitar player Scott Henderson has something to say about Tribal Tech’s new CD “X” and it hits all of us who are trying to make a living as musicians. Way to go Scott!!
Tribal Tech Xby: ScottHenderson
Andreas Varady Performs On German TV
Hi all. Howard Paul, the president and CEO of Benedetto Guitars hipped me to this video featuring the young and oh so talented Andreas Varady. I know I go on about his kid sometimes, but I think he’s just fantastic with a great spirit and of course, youthful energy! At 14 he’s sounding really great [...]
Archtop Eye Candy!!!
Hi all. A Facebook friend had this image on his wall and I just had to borrow it and show you you all. This is from Guitars’n Jazz Showroom Summit in New Jersey. Now excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor. Yowsa yowsa!!
As usual, please feel free to let me know [...]
Martin Taylor And Tommy Emmanuel Duo CD Coming!!
Hi all. I just found out, and thought I’d share the news, that Jazz Guitar great Martin Taylor and Acoustic Finger-style phenomenon Tommy Emmanuel are gearing up to record a duo CD in Nashville sometime in July 2012! This is indeed exciting news as both guitarists are true masters in their respective genres. And while [...]
Happy Birthday Wes Montgomery And A New Wes CD!!
Well, as many of you probably know, today is the late Wes Montgomery’s birthday. Born on this day in 1923, Wes would have been 89 years old today had he not passed away suddenly in 1968. As one of THE most influential Jazz Guitarists in the world, Wes’ singular guitar voice continues to influence up [...]
Bruce Forman Playing Barney Kessel’s Guitar + A New CD!!
Hey all. Just a quick post to mention the extremely talented Jazz Guitar player Bruce Forman has a new CD coming out soon featuring him in a trio setting. According to Bruce, the new CD, titled “Formanism”, should be out in a couple of weeks. I for one am looking forward to it and it [...]
Larry Carlton In The Zone!
Hey all. Just a quick post to say that there are some great clips featuring Mr. 335, Larry Carlton, engaged in a Q and A session in front of a live audience that had been uploaded yesterday. The one clip that I am embedding here has Larry talking about playing over Miles Davis’ “So What” [...]
Dave Stryker Releases New CD: Blue Strike
If you happen to live in, or are visiting New York city and would like to take in a great jazz performance by a truly wonderful Jazz Guitar player, then you are in luck! Jazz Guitarist Dave Stryker releases his latest CD, Blue Strike, tomorrow evening at the Jazz Standard and it’s sure to be [...]
Benedetto Guitars And Andreas Varady: A Perfect Match!
Having featured 14 year old Jazz Guitar Wunderkind Andreas Varady in an interview for Jazz Guitar Life, I must say that I was more than impressed with his maturity and spirit. Since that time I have been keeping informal tabs on Andreas from time to time as I’m always interested in who he is playing [...]
