All Entries in the "Reviews" Category
John Basile: “Amplitudes” – Jazz Guitar Life CD review
What do you get when you combine one man, three guitars, an iPhone and a whole heap of talent? An outstanding CD of music by the remarkable New York Jazz Guitarist John Basile!
With his latest CD appropriately titled Amplitudes, Basile has crafted a superb session of twelve great tunes that feature his no-nonsense arranging, comping [...]
Marc-Andre Sequin: “The Time It Took” – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
Marc-Andre Sequin is a Montreal, Quebec based Jazz Guitarist who, in the last few years, has been making a solid name for himself as a player and educator in Montreal. He’s also making a name for himself across the globe as his popular online lessons site www.jazzguitarlessons.net introduces Jazz Guitar students to both the complex [...]
Nick Moran Trio: “No Time Like Now” – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review:
Having reviewed a previous recording by the wonderful Brooklyn, New York guitarist Nick Moran, I was more than excited to give his latest a spin. Like his previous CD The Messenger, this latest release No Time Like Now features a fine blend of traditional jazz alongside more modern sounding fare, bridging the gap nicely between [...]
Matt Warnock’s 30 Days To Better Jazz Guitar – Jazz Guitar Life Review
The following review was written by Jazz Guitar Life contributor Britt Reed.
Every once in a while you run into a musician who can break down complex ideas and explain them in concise, yet meaningful and useful ways. The cool thing is that he does it with the ease of an old friend chatting in [...]
Matt Warnock’s Modern Time: Rhythmic Foundations For The Improvising Musician – Jazz Guitar Life Review
The following review was written by Jazz Guitar Life contributor Britt Reed.
Today I am going to talk about a book that directly addresses the Achilles heel of many jazz guitarists, and musicians in general, myself included. I can say from personal experience that any rhythmic diversity and application beyond swinging, triplets and tuplets, have always [...]
Rick Stone: “Fractals” – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
Thanks to the Web, and in later years, YouTube, it seems that I’ve known Brooklyn based Jazz Guitarist Rick Stone for over 15 years. Given that time frame, it’s surprising that I’ve never met him in person, nor have I ever heard an album from this talented player…until now. With Fractals, Stone’s latest CD, I’m [...]
Joshua Breakstone: “No One New” – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
After nineteen albums as a leader, and innumerable performances as an international and domestic artist, Joshua Breakstone is one of those great Jazz Guitarists you hear about throughout the Jazz Guitar community, but normally not through the mainstream Jazz press. This is a shame, because he’s a true Jazz artist committed to keeping the straight-ahead [...]
Joe Friedman: “Cup O’ Joe” – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
I’m always amazed at how many young and talented Jazz Guitarists there are keeping the flame brightly lit, and of course, grateful for them. Case in point is St. Louis’ own resident Guitar slinger Joe Friedman. If his name is unfamiliar to you, ya gotta do yourself a favor and check him out, and I [...]
Rob Latner: “Thank You Joe: A Tribute To Joe Pass” – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
It’s no surprise that the late, great Joe Pass has been an influence to countless Jazz Guitarists who have strived for a more inclusive understanding of their instrument as a complete musical outlet. Melody, harmony and rhythm, played as one, is for some, the Holy Grail of skill sets. As George Van Eps, the revered [...]
Frank Potenza: “Old, New, Borrowed, & Blue” – Jazz Guitar Life CD Review
Guitar, organ and drums, is, in my opinion, an exciting and inspired combination that can do no wrong, especially when the guitar player is Frank Potenza, alongside organist Joe Bagg and drummer Steve Barnes. Old, New, Borrowed, & Blue, Potenza’s latest release, is a wonderful testament to the long honored tradition of the Organ Trio [...]
