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Why is the internet out of tune, and what can you...

Anyone hip to Joshua Breakstone?

2024 D’Angelico Excel EXL-1

Ed Cherry at Smalls Last Night (6/3/24)

John Raymond & Gilad Hekselman - Russia, October...

And that clarification is very useful. If this is the goal: Then now — as a mea culpa — all this would, in fact, be very good stuff (in addition to Grant Green).

Jazz and Blues Single Note Soloing Recommendations ?

Published in this Down Beat magazine it was an interview with Archie Shepp and not Don Cherry.

Don Cherry on Lennie Tristano

yeah, you have to just tune to the recording, the same as if you're playing with a piano that's not precisely in tune to A440. I had the original CD version of Kind of Blue, which was infamously...

Why is the internet out of tune, and what can you do?

I found four or five Lennie Tristano Down Beat interviews but not the one Don Cherry talked about.

Don Cherry on Lennie Tristano

I'd like to read the actual quote from Lennie Tristano. I searched for Tristano Downbeat interviews but didn't come up with anything.

Don Cherry on Lennie Tristano

*eyeroll* Grant Green is where it’s at. He has a later period where he’s playing a bit more of a funk thing (which is also awesome) but any of his earlier stuff fits the bill. And check out...

Jazz and Blues Single Note Soloing Recommendations ?

Those old recordings are analog recordings, any difference in recording and playback spinning rate will introduce detune. Try tuning your instrument to the recording not to the tuner. In the 80-90,...

Why is the internet out of tune, and what can you do?

Terrible story, but one worth telling to get the balance of reality for prospective buyers! It is just a shame that you had to go through the process to find out.

Mr Wu / Yunzhi / Ms Lora

Thanks for this reply. I’m a bit confused though as I view this as me doing research? I'm obviously off-base with that. I am totally new to this style of playing and I’m trying to seek out people...

Jazz and Blues Single Note Soloing Recommendations ?

I second Mark's words. Having purchased from Vinny before as well, you won't find a more honest seller, and his guitars are always kept in mint condition. If anything it will likely arrive better...

Campellone Cameo

With the coils split on the neck pickup with the tone rolled back she's Magic for jazz. Rosewood necks have a delightful chime that really makes it a joy . The narrow deep neck profile is very easy...

PRS DGT with Rosewood neck

I just recalled: Furniture grade pure beeswax in turpentine is safe to use on sticky nitrocellulose. I used to wax the back of the necks until my small jar of beeswax ran out.

Benedetto finish (sticky neck)

Here's the video with Johnny Griffin that Reg was talking about on the comping thread but never posted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft0ACLLapKU You'll notice that Monk plays the Bb, and...

JGO Virtual 'Bluez' Jam (Round 2) - Misterioso

My Japanese lawsuit copy of a 60's era ES-175 has the same skinny neck, which is the one thing I do not like about it (other than the original pick-ups and pots, which I replaced). I prefer a wider...

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

Hadn't heard of him, sounds good, his phrasing and timing is very precise, is that what you meant by "theatrical"?

Anyone hip to Joshua Breakstone?

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

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

Do these chords exists? Any different name for them?

Itching for a Fender, which one?

Jazz and Blues Single Note Soloing Recommendations ?

Please Recommend Me Some Beginner Solos/Heads to Learn

Are Modern Amps Repairable?

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

how to suppress cough on the bandstand ....

Thoughts on Gabor Szabo?

Tritone chord root movement

Where do fusion guys play gigs?

Blues and Jazz-Blues Comping Recommendations ?