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Obama's Effect on the Music Scene

Obama's Effect on the Music Scene

How President-Elect Obama''s proposed policies could affect musicians

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A Holiday Theme from Wes Montgomery

In time for the holidays: Wes Montgomery''s "Snowfall" solo

Wes Montgomery Octaves

In “Jazz Guitar Hardball” we have spoken extensively about the importance of working toward and discovering one’s own unique style, voice and tone. Yet another master we might study

Exploring Bebop

This month Jim takes on a ride through bebop improvisation.

Jazz Exercise: Countdown

Exercises with Coltrane changes.

Down Home with Cal Collins

Welcome to Jazz Guitar Hardball. This month we are putting the spotlight on Cal Collins (b.1933 – d. 2001), a relatively obscure and under-celebrated jazz guitarist who has been one

Pentatonics Gone Wild

They’re crazy! They’re exotic! They’re out of control, and they’re showing off for the camera! It’s Pentatonics Gone Wild! Gone are the days when pentatonic scales had to stay

Some Ramblings on Vintage Originality

Jim Bastian weighs the importance of original cases in vintage value

Two Rare Birds Jazz Guitarists Will Love

In keeping with PG’s theme this month of unique, rare instruments and accessories, we are going to look at two rare birds among jazz amplifiers. Since the beginnings of our

Tal Farlow: Reluctant Jazz Great and His Gibson Model

--> Though most TF models featured a scroll designed by Tal in the horn of the upper bout, this example from 1964 does not. This month we are celebrating