Improvisation

Barry Harris / Oliver Nelson - Dom7/Diminished,...

What makes a bandleader?

Tone Shaping Mic'd Amp

Allen LF or 1x8” Chichuahua or Kendrick Solo7

Turn around with double stops

Dear Ed, I own one of Jimmy Foster’s 7-strings, a great guitar. I also use an Evans RE amp. You can look Ron up on YouTube, there are many interesting videos of him there. The last few years...

Used Conti 7-string Prototype archtop guitar

Dear mr. Quick, Thanks for your interest in one of my guitars. I do not hope it will available too long, as I will sell to the first interested buyer. Brgds, Tonnie

Used Frans Elferink "Moderne" 7-string 18" inch body

The thumb! for whatever reason I like it with Donna Lee. Definitely limits the positions and fingerings, but for me it really makes me think of how to phrase things with the left hand.

Bebop heads: Donna Lee

Absolutely. Obviously it's a terribly basic idea to plonk down block chords with the left while playing a tune with the right. I mean, that's the sort of musical equivalent of a child intensely...

May 2024 - Goodbye

I've never run into issues with people being late. It has never happened once since I started playing jazz gigs 2-3 years ago. Same with drugs, never seen people getting high on gigs. I play with...

What not to do on a gig

Ok Jack, this lesson got my attention and is very cool. Thanks!

Barry Harris / Oliver Nelson - Dom7/Diminished, Forward Motion Chord Stabs

Sure, as with any kind of artist. But if you have kids in the house, selfishness is pretty limited.

What not to do on a gig

FSOT - Borys B120 | The Gear Page

Anyone selling a Borys B120?

I found the attached private lesson with Pat Metheny on my old pc (no, I am not the student). This looked like a good place to post it.

The Pat Metheny Interview (by Rick Beato)

No comment. :o

Bebop heads: Donna Lee

Which is a good thing that we all should do. Would be nice if we could get a better spotlight on it..

Death of USA made guitars

Youve totally missed the point. i don’t want information. i want an opportunity to complain.

What not to do on a gig

The music life is a calling, much like someone is called to be a priest or monk. The work is demanding, with bad hours, and for people who are intoxicated, and it's low paying but the reward is in...

What not to do on a gig

Thanks for the information, Greywolf. I haven’t gotten back to the project but if my polishing compounds don’t work I will first clean the surface with Naphtha. And will then do a light overspray...

Micro Scratches in Nitro Lacquer Finish

Hey all, I bought my ES-175 used for $2499 at the Hollywood Guitar Center about 10 months ago. Plays great, looks great etc... It was part of a "3 day all used 20 percent off deal."so if my...

Inexpensive ES175 Near Sacramento

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

Death of USA made guitars

I just ordered all the Real Books lol

Grant Green, What is This Thing

What not to do on a gig

A couple of Guitar Center stories...

FYI: Gibson L-4 HSL4 Light Cherry Burst, 2022

"Why Do The World's Best Guitarists Play On the Round Corner?"

Any other bakers on here?

Anyone had an archtop Plek'd?

Younger guitarists are discovering the joys of having a jazz box. Good!

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