Jazz

[guitarjesus]

What is the best CD or CD's to listen too for good jazz guitar?

 

[BluesJunkie]

One of my current favorites is George Benson. He's mainly known now for his singing, but in the 60's he did a lot of killer instumentals. I have a "best of" album called "The Essence of George Benson" which is all instrumental. Good stuff.

Also check out Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, & Pat Martino.

 

[Track Rat]

Joe Pass. Jazz guitar God.

 

[Aaron Cheney]

Yup. Easily. I'd say get the "Best of Joe Pass" to start.

Also: Tal Farlow, Wes Montgomery, or maybe even guys like Pat Metheny or Al DiMeola if you want more of a fusion jazz sound. "Jazz" is actually almost as vague a term as "rock".

But regardless of what style you play, Joe Pass is not to be missed.

Aaron
http://www.voodoovibe.com

 

[Tom Hicks]

Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Tal Farlow, Howard Roberts, Bucky Pizzarelli, Johnny Smith, Wes Montgomery (George Benson is Wes lite), Joe Pass, John McLaughlin, Larry Coryell

That'll do for starters.

 

[guitarjesus]

Thanks guy's.

I've heard that George Benson was a good Jazz guitarist. So, I bought a best of. It was him singing and not much guitar, I through the CD out. It sucked.

 

[AlChuck]

I've heard that George Benson was a good Jazz guitarist. So, I bought a best of. It was him singing and not much guitar, I through the CD out. It sucked.

Oops, you got the wrong one. Benson is a very good jazz guitarist but you might never know it. He has played "jazz" lite since he tied it out on Breezin' in the mid-seventies and finally had a huge hit record after scuufling for more than a decade. Can't blame the guy too much for wanting to make a living... but now that he's quite well-off one would hope he would return to playing jazz... oh, well...

Jim Hall is another one that should not be missed. Not as flashy as some others, but a master of harmony and taste.

 

[Roel]

And don't forget the almighty Belgian hero Django Reinhardt!

 

[BrainCase]

I have to scream from the top of the mountain on this one. I was fortunate enough to study with a genuine jazz guitar legend.

Mr. Jerry Hahn.


www.jerryhahn.com

Check out his discography. I'd recommend the "Moses" album and the Jerry Hahn Brotherhood album.

But with Jerry's stuff, you simply can't go wrong.

 

[DaveM]

I recomment Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel,

Get "GREAT GUITARS" which is a live show of all 3 guitarists. It is an outstanding CD.

 

[BrainCase]

The DDM Series as well - Paco DeLucia, Al DiMeola, and John McLaughlin (sp?).

 

[walkinbass]

I second the recommendation of Johnny Smith.... I guarantee you won't be sorry if you take the time to find some of his work.

 

[Moonrider]

What is the best CD or CD's to listen too for good jazz guitar?

Anything by Charlie Byrd!

 

[Track Rat]

Django Reinhardt (especially the stuff with Stephane Grappelli) is too cool for school.

 

[dkijc]

hmm

surprised no one mentioned

Grant Green..

I transcribed few of his songs.. I liked it alot~

i think grant green is more of a percussive sound and joe pass is more of a hmm.. smoother(?) sound.. lol

 

[dafduc]

Benson had great chops, but seemed to have trouble playing around changes - lotsa 2-chord jams. Saw him right before he found superstardom, & smoked a fattie with his band (George and Ronnie weren't partaking, though).

Also, be careful about buying stuff sight unseen --- there's another George Benson who plays sax. Great player (!!!) but probably not what you're looking for. OTOH, if you find anything he did with Perry Hughes, Perry's a pretty hot guitarist...

Other pop-jazz guys worth a listen (besides those mentioned already) are Larry Carlton and Lee Ritenour. Other fusion guys (McLaughlin is da king!!!) are Jon Scofield and Alan Holdsworth (AH isn't my cuppatea, but he's got a lot of admirers). Also check out Cyril Ashard - unsigned, last I heard, but real hot stuff.

Daf

 

[dafduc]

One more - you might get a kick out of Danny Gatton's so-called "redneck jazz". AMAZING chops from that guy - deeply missed.

 

[acorec]

Neil Young or Bruce Springstein if you want really talented guitar work.

 

[acorec]

Neil Young or Bruce Springstein if you want really talented guitar work.

 

[Richard Monroe]

Tom Hicks gave you a great list. I especially like Wes Montgomery and John McLaughlin. Charlie Christian was a god, but he died at the age of 26, I think in 1943. There's only one album of him, I think, from old wire recordings, but he pretty much invented jazz guitar as we know it. For obscure, Tom, check out Larry Holloway's album with Christopher Woitach. You'll find it on Larry Holloway's web site. Christopher is one certified badass, and will, by the grace of God, be appearing on my first album.-Richie