Jazz Guitar Insights

Join us as we dive into Julian Lage's 2019 album, "Love Hurts," which completes his jazz trio album trilogy. We explore Lage's musical curiosity, his quest to master the jazz trio dynamic, and his exceptional dynamic control that allows him to modify his guitar tone through touch alone, without pedals. Listen for examples of the trio's magical interplay and Lage's eclectic tune selection, which includes a free improvisation interlude and traces of his country guitar mastery.

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In this episode of Album Deep Dives, we explore the often-overlooked compositional brilliance of legendary rhythm guitarist Freddie Green. Although best known as the quiet but unshakeable heartbeat of the Count Basie Orchestra, Freddie released only one album as a leader: Mr. Rhythm (1955). Today we dig into the musical architecture behind two of its standout tracks—Down for Double and Back and Forth—to uncover how Freddie crafted melodies, phrasing, and harmonic tension with astonishing subtlety.

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In this episode of Album Deep Dives, Nathan explores Allan Holdsworth’s The Sixteen Men of Tain (2000) — a landmark fusion album showcasing Holdsworth’s unmatched legato technique, expressive tone, and innovative use of the SynthAxe. Discover how his lifelong admiration for John Coltrane shaped his sound, and why this record stands as a masterful blend of jazz sophistication and futuristic creativity.

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In this Album Deep Dive episode, Nathan explores Charlie Christian’s groundbreaking work on The Genius of the Electric Guitar (1987). Discover how Christian transformed the guitar from a rhythm instrument to a lead voice in jazz, influencing legends like Wes Montgomery and shaping the future of bebop. Nathan highlights key tracks such as Rose Room, Seven Come Eleven, and Solo Flight, showcasing Charlie’s phrasing, timing, and innovation. A must-listen for anyone who wants to understand where modern jazz guitar truly began.

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In line with the recent "Dummies' Guide to Jazz Standards", here's a podcast on how to learn, memorize and play better on standard songs. We discuss the "4-chorus exercise" (an invaluable learning tool for jazzers) that was an important teaching passed on by Michael Berard.

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With thousands of incredible jazz guitar records out there, it’s tough to choose… but these 5 albums completely changed the way I hear, feel, and play jazz guitar. Some are legendary, others underrated—but each one left a lasting mark on my musical journey.

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In this episode of Album Deep Dives, we explore Pat Martino’s debut album El Hombre (1967). Discover Martino’s early influences, his remarkable technique at just 22 years old, and the incredible story of his recovery after losing his memory in 1980. We break down each track, highlighting his bluesy lines, rhythmic creativity, and legendary collaborations.

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The best way to remember tunes is not to forget them (said no jazz guitarist ever!) Here a series of tips on how to maintain your current repertoire of jazz guitar standards. And for dessert, a neat tip yours truly recently started to apply with all his private students.

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In this episode of Album Deep Dives, Nathan explores Derek Bailey’s 2002 album Ballads, where free improvisation meets timeless jazz standards. Discover how Bailey blends melodic beauty with avant-garde textures to create a truly one-of-a-kind listening experience.

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Apple Podcasts:
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Becoming a better person is key in developing your jazz guitar skills. The more we grow as human beings, the more we learn about life and music. That's why this podcast focuses on personal development. And, as a second topic, we'll talk a little bit about scale positions.

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Apple Podcasts:
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