All Entries in the "Interviews" Category
John Stein Interview With Jazz Guitar Life
John Stein is a world-class player who shares with us his path in becoming an International performer, his take on Jazz education, his experiences of recording in Brazil and what it takes to succeed at something you love.
This interview was conducted via email November, 2007. Check out his website at www.johnstein.com
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JGL: How old are you?
JS: [...]
Gary Tu Interview With Jazz Guitar Life
Gary Tu is a wonderful Jazz Guitar player out of Chicago via Taiwan. In this interview he discusses his dedication to Jazz, the guitar, and issues of cultural duality. His commitment to the instrument is truly inspirational as is his early practice regime. An informative and fun read.
This interview was conducted via email October, 2007. [...]
Bobby Broom Interview With Jazz Guitar Life
Bobby Broom is a widely respected working and touring Jazz Guitar player who, at the age of 15, was asked to go out on the road with sax legend Sonny Rollins and has since played and recorded with many of the top names in Jazz including Jazz Guitar great Kenny Burrell. In this interview, Bobby [...]
Robert Popescu Interview With Jazz Guitar Life
Robert Popescu is a very busy working Jazz Guitarist out of Arizona who shares with us his background, his time with the Modern Guitar Quintet and his love for Bop Horn players. An insightful read.
This interview was conducted via email November, 2007. Check out his website at www.robertpopescujazz.com
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JGL: Hi Robert and thanks for taking the [...]
Nobuki Takamen Interview With Jazz Guitar Life
Nobuki Takamen is an International performer who has just returned from a month long tour of Japan. Originally born in Hiroshima, Japan, Nobuki has found his way to Boston and Jersey City, New Jersey in an attempt to be the best player he can be. In this interview, Nobuki shares his thoughts on Jazz, Japan, [...]
Leni Stern Interview With Jazz Guitar Life
Leni Stern is a popular international Jazz Guitarist based out of New York. In this interview Leni shares with us her musical beginnings, the event that changed her personal and professional life and her quest to introduce the music of the World through Jazz. A truly inspiring read. Oh yeah…and she’s married to some guy [...]
Nate Najar Interview With Jazz Guitar Life
Nate Najar is a wonderful working guitarist out of Florida who has re-introduced the nylon string to Jazz. In this interview he talks about his approach to this instrument as well as his musical beginnings and how he keeps going in this business. A great read.
This interview was conducted via email September, 2006. Check out [...]
Jacques-Andre Dupont Interview With Jazz Guitar Life
Jacques-Andre Dupont is a self proclaimed guitar junky with a deep love for Jazz Guitar. As VP of the Montreal International Jazz Festival, co-owner of Équipe Spectra and now founder of the Montreal Guitar Show, Jacques-Andre wears many hats. But underneath his keen business savvy is a guy who at the end of the day [...]
Mimi Fox Interview With Jazz Guitar Life
Mimi Fox is an internationally recognized Jazz Guitarist based out of San Francisco who shares with us her musical background, her association with Jazz Guitarist Bruce Forman and what has worked for her personally and professionally in becoming the player she knew she could become. A very inspiring read.
This interview was conducted via telephone February, [...]
Jonathan Kreisberg Interview With Jazz Guitar Life
Jonathan Kreisberg is a phenomenal Jazz Guitarist out of New York City who discusses his musical background, his latest recordings and his philosophy on teaching. A great read that is also entertaining.
This interview was conducted via email March, 2006. Check out his website at www.jonathankreisberg.com
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JGL: What geographical area do you live in?
JK: Brooklyn, NY.
JGL: What [...]
