Just under a century ago, it wasn’t totally clear yet what was jazz and what was blues, or what was becoming R&B and what would soon turn into rock ’n’ roll. And the guitar was near the ...

If we took an Em-A7-D (II-V-I) progression and decided to jazz it up with 7ths and extensions, we might well start with this Em9 chord. The F# (9th) is our highest note. I mention this because the ...

Dave Corbus teaches the jazz guitar majors at the University of Colorado Boulder. This includes BM, MM and DMA students. At all levels, Corbus works with his students to develop and maintain a solid ...

A remarkable short film with guitarist Django Reinhardt, violinist Stéphane Grappelli and their band the Quintette du Hot Club de France performing on a movie set in 1938. The film was hastily ...

When Television's Tom Verlaine was only 11 or 12, he wasn't interested in rock and roll. Instead, he was deeply inspired by ...

Expert Advice and The Guaranteed Lowest Price! Serving musicians since 1924, Sam Ash is proud to be part of your musical journey! If you have any questions about the products we sell, our staff of ...

Note: For accompaniment on your recorded audition, students can record with a live band or use play-along tracks such as iReal Pro, Aebersold recordings or “Learn Jazz Standards” on YouTube. Students ...

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have reunited for a “True Detective” moment in a new ad directed by series creator ...

This collaboration marks an exciting chapter for both organizations as they come together to present the acclaimed Piano Jazz Series and Guitar Masters Series, showcasing world-class talent in an ...

Five new vinyl reissues are on the way from Original Jazz Classics. The Craft Recordings series is kicking off 2025 with a release slate including two Miles Davis albums, The Musings of Miles and ...