Incredible Jazz Guitar

[Krunchy]

Hi Guys & Gals, I know there are quite a few jazz fans here in this forum & I was wondering if you could share some of your favorite guitarists of the genre, new & old.

Based on the title of this thread it is only fitting that I start it with the man himself & the following offerings (Impressions, probably my favorite song of his I love the version on Smokin' at the Half Note).... Dig!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXvdU7f-q7I

[Krunchy]

I also like Kenny Burrell & Grant Green, though not familiar w/Mr Kessel this video is quite impressive. I found this while trying to find some clips of Gran Green but there does not appear to be too many of them (& thats an understatement!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKW40...eature=related

[Steve Mac]

The best CD recording of Wes' is the "Goin' Out of My Head" remaster...listen to that on a decent stereo...it's just amazing. I just picked up "A Night at the Vanguard" with the Kenny Burrell Trio...cool as h e l l. I listened to a lot of Charlie Christian, Grant Green, Tal Farlow, Jim Hall, Barney Kessel, Howard Roberts, Kenny Burrell, George Benson and Johnny Smith growing up...but mostly it was Wes.

[Krunchy]

Thanks for the suggestions Steve, sounds like you got a well rounded foundation there

Joe Pass anybody, I have a couple of cds by him, I've had a hard time finding something of his that I can really sink my teeth into.
His Duets cd with John Pisano is one of my favorites by not his typical ensemble I would guess? can anyone chime in with some suggestion on this giant of the guitar.

[louped garouv]

Joe Pass anybody, I have a couple of cds by him, I've had a hard time finding something of his that I can really sink my teeth into.

not a direct JP recommendation, but i know that Steve Masakowski has been quoted saying he was heavily influneced by Joe Pass... I think there may even be a tribute album, "for joe" or something...



found the tribute album info...

The resulting album, For Joe, includes a mixture of originals and standards recorded in a trio setting, featuring Bill Huntington on bass and Astral Project bandmate Johnny Vidacovich on drums. The sparse setting allows or Masakowski's seven string guitar and formidable technique to shine as he pays homage to Pass on tunes like Falling in Love With Love, Pass Presence and For Django, the title track of Pass' 1964 album.

[jcrobso]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoRq1...eature=related

[loach71]

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[toobwacky]

One of my all time favorite albums:

[whizzer]

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Is this Denny's older brother from right here in Maine?

[JSF13]

The best CD recording of Wes' is the "Goin' Out of My Head" remaster...listen to that on a decent stereo...it's just amazing. I just picked up "A Night at the Vanguard" with the Kenny Burrell Trio...cool as h e l l. I listened to a lot of Charlie Christian, Grant Green, Tal Farlow, Jim Hall, Barney Kessel, Howard Roberts, Kenny Burrell, George Benson and Johnny Smith growing up...but mostly it was Wes.

Sounds a lot like my education.

Here's another vote for Jim Hall.

Here's a little track with Chet Baker,Ron Carter and Steve Gadd.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLO7B...eature=related

[16hz lover]

You should not miss Vic Jurris- one of those real MONSTERS of jazz guitar who never had the fame to go with his talent. You can find his playing on some of the great Barry Miles LP's, like " Fusion Is "

Of course, you should obviously be aware of Al DeMiola

[Doctor_Electron]

HOWARD ROBERTS !

http://www.utstat.utoronto.ca/mikevans/hroberts.html

[SpeakerLabFan]

HOWARD ROBERTS !

http://www.utstat.utoronto.ca/mikevans/hroberts.html

spun this one a couple of nights ago, very tasty jazz guitar.

The Howard Roberts Quartet - H.R. Is A Dirty Guitar Player
(1963, Capitol)



I really like John Scofield & Pat Metheny - I Can See Your House From Here. A couple of clips of them playing together. The second clip, Everybody's Party, is especially entertaining when they trade off solos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEMX6...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_pf_...eature=related

Going to see Pat's new Orchestrion project in April when he stops in Seattle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VymA...layer_embedded

[cosmos]

I am flabbergasted. 3 pages of jazz guitarists and not a mention of Larry Carlton, Mr. 335? Google him and listen. Honored with a lifetime achievement award by Guitar Player Magazine. He is part of the jazz group Fourplay and was a guitarist on many of the Steely Dan albums and responsible for the guitar work in Kid Charlemagne. Take a look at this article in Guitar Player September 2009 issue...

Also, it appears to be missing Ken Navarro?

If you don't know the two above artists, you should...

[Krunchy]

Well, I think Larry goes without saying Thats like listing the Ox in the Great Bass Players thread
Now Kenny Navarro, him I was not aware of, thank you

Thanks for the suggestions Clark & SLF