The Builder's Bench

Just a Gigolo C7 Bb7 A7

Epiphone Sheraton USA 1977

JGO Virtual 'Bluez' Jam (Round 3) - Straight No...

"I Saw the Devil Last Night" by The Crazy...

Jubu Smith

With my big band I wear custom-mold earplugs with a -25dB filter on the side away from the band (pretty much always my right) and a solid plug on the side facing the band because I find the horns...

In-ear Monitors for a Big Band

It was precisely THIS interview that pissed Mr off about Wynton forever. I read it when it came out and formed my opinion. Then. I read the first few questions and answers and I feel exactly the...

Wynton vs Herbie 1985

"Mick, just to reiterate after lawson-stone mentioned it, that this is a playing thread. I could easily write out ten arrangements of Rainy Day but the aim of the group is to share a video of each...

Here's That Rainy Day - Jazz Ballads by Jeff Arnold Tune #1

Keep in mind kids, if you ever call Straight No Chaser in B, you're going home with a tenor sax wrapped around your neck.

JGO Virtual 'Bluez' Jam (Round 3) - Straight No Chaser

Well said. I will post this tune even if it's late. I've done the work, but it ain't real until you can perform it live for an audience, or when the record button is pushed. Otherwise...

Here's That Rainy Day - Jazz Ballads by Jeff Arnold Tune #1

If the change were C to A7, it would be pretty common. Same for C to E7. Pretty common. Changing the C to a C7 doesn't seem like that big a deal. The intervening Bb7 can be considered a...

Just a Gigolo C7 Bb7 A7

You're actually on your way. Your use a lot of open strings, but it's your sound and it defines who you are as a musician. Don't change that. The jazz sound is a combination of phrasing and the...

Not really sounding very 'jazzy'. Is it in the playing technique?

Those last 4 bars... ii iv / I VI7 / ii V /I

Just a Gigolo C7 Bb7 A7

Keys don’t matter

JGO Virtual 'Bluez' Jam (Round 3) - Straight No Chaser

Yes, muting strings, no open chords...

Not really sounding very 'jazzy'. Is it in the playing technique?

I really like the tone on your guitar. Nice playing.

Great Examples of a Good Jazz Guitar Tone

alpop, you can always post a recording of Rainy Day this coming week. There's really no time limit to posting recordings it's just that we move to a new tune every two weeks. Glad that you enjoyed...

Here's That Rainy Day - Jazz Ballads by Jeff Arnold Tune #1

Never heard of it but if I apply it to my own neck regularly will I become a virtuoso? Or just not have a sticky neck on very hot days? I guess I could settle for that but I'd prefer my first...

Benedetto finish (sticky neck)

I've seen this in the minor blues turnaround F7 E7 Am, key of A minor. It's the first time I see a Bb7 A7 Dm(7), key of C. But it looks and sounds very logical.

Just a Gigolo C7 Bb7 A7

Hello Everyone, I'm currently working on wrapping up sales on my L5. I appreciate all your kind words and interest! Best, Allen

Gibson L-5 near mint 2011 custom shop - $7250.00

What's with all the weird Jazz guitars people buy?

Jazz and Blues Single Note Soloing Recommendations ?

Rosewood vs Maple fretboard head to head - There's a difference

JGO Virtual 'Bluez' Jam (Round 1) - Blue Monk in minor

Do these chords exists? Any different name for them?

The Summer of Rhythm Guitar 2024

Telecaster - Single Coil or Humbucker?

Itching for a Fender, which one?

Not really sounding very 'jazzy'. Is it in the playing technique?

Please Recommend Me Some Beginner Solos/Heads to Learn

Blues and Jazz-Blues Comping Recommendations ?

Don Cherry on Lennie Tristano

Are Modern Amps Repairable?