In a recent study at Johns Hopkins, jazz musicians improvised with each other while sitting in MRI machines. No doubt many of them were used to playing in tight spaces, but this was, all the same, odd ...

The sea of humanity that swallowed the Acura Stage field Sunday evening, April 27, at the New Orleans Jazz Fest for Eric Clapton was far bigger, and more densely packed, than Saturday's audience for ...

Produced by laudable guitarist/composer Joel Harrison and the Alternative Guitar Summit, The Middle of Everywhere: Guitar Solos Vol. 1 is a compelling exploration of the intersections between jazz, ...

The instrument hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, but the best guitarists have taken up the challenge of finding their own way. Fourteen musicians and writers share their favorites. Credit..

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The guitar solo holds a cherished place in American culture. There's even a popular video game that allows non-musicians to "play" along with their idols. But the man credited with playing some of the ...

Several teachers helped make Page the ace guitarist he was in Led Zeppelin. Yet in terms of technical skills, Page said jazz guitar legend John McLaughlin taught him as much as anyone (via Light & ...

I have to bite my tongue when friends boast about their favorite rock musicians—whether they be old-timers like Jimmy Page, jam-banders like Trey Anastasio or indie-rockers like Johnny Marr. I have to ...

Jazz Guitar for the Absolute Beginner, the debut instructional tome from New York City-based musician Amanda Monaco, is a well-thought out, step-by-step guide for the jazz guitar novice. Monaco starts ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...